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Lindsey Graham's sister appointed to serve rest of Republican's Senate term – The Frontier Post

Donald Trump publicly recommended Nordone for the interim Senate appointment.

Lindsey Graham's sister appointed to serve rest of Republican's Senate term – The Frontier Post
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South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to fill the Senate seat left vacant by her brother Lindsey Graham’s death, after President Donald Trump recommended her. Nordone said she would support the president and continue her brother’s work.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who recommended Nordone for the interim Senate seat

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Appointed to serve the remainder of her brother’s Senate term

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

The late senator whose seat Nordone was appointed to fill

John Thune
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Senate majority leader who welcomed Nordone’s appointment

Jim Clyburn
D · SC-6

South Carolina congressman who congratulated Nordone

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator present at the governor’s announcement

Democrat expected to face the Republican Senate nominee in the November election

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Nordone to the Senate

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Darline Graham Nordone's Appointment to Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat

Outlets agree that President Donald Trump recommended Darline Graham Nordone to fill the South Carolina Senate seat left vacant by her late brother, Lindsey Graham, ahead of an interim appointment by Governor Henry McMaster and a special election. Coverage across the spectrum takes a similar approach, focusing on the temporary succession. Left-leaning outlets highlight South Carolina's appointment rules and the upcoming primary. Center outlets report McMaster's appointment and supportive statements from Republican lawmakers. Right-leaning outlets focus on the tribute to Graham and political implications, with HotAir noting it honors the late senator.

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