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Exclusive | Lindsey Graham's sister reacts to Trump recommending her to fill out SC Senate seat

Darline Graham Nordone said she would honor her brother by serving in his Senate seat.

Exclusive | Lindsey Graham's sister reacts to Trump recommending her to fill out SC Senate seat
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This article1 analysis · Oct 4, 2026
Jul 13, 2026
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After President Trump recommended Darline Graham Nordone for her late brother’s Senate seat, she said she was devastated by his death but would accept the role. Gov. Henry McMaster announced she would serve until January 2027, ahead of a special election.

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Darline Graham R · SC · SEN
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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Appointed to fill her late brother’s Senate seat through January 2027

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

Recommended Darline Graham Nordone for the interim Senate seat

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Late senator whose death led to the appointment of his sister

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Joe Wilson
R · SC-2

Representative who supported Trump’s recommendation

ALSO MENTIONED  Bill Clinton, Former president whose Senate trial is mentioned in Graham’s career history; Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Nordone to the seat; James Buchanan, Former president mentioned in historical context; Ronald Reagan, Former president mentioned in a quote about political cooperation; Strom Thurmond, Former South Carolina senator mentioned in Graham’s Senate career history; Tip O’Neill, Former House speaker mentioned in a quote about political cooperation

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South Carolina Governor Appoints Darline Graham to Senate Seat

Outlets agree South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to complete the Senate term of her late brother, Lindsey Graham, following a recommendation from Donald Trump. Left-leaning outlets focus on nepotism and qualification questions, with Newsone arguing the pick exposes political double standards. Center outlets emphasize the succession process and South Carolina's special election timeline. Right-leaning outlets highlight Donald Trump's backing and praise the appointment as a fitting continuation of Lindsey Graham's legacy.

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