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Who is Darline Graham Nordone, Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister?

Darline Graham Nordone was appointed to serve the remaining months of her brother’s Senate term.

Who is Darline Graham Nordone, Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister?
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South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to serve the remaining months of her late brother Sen. Lindsey Graham’s term. The article profiles their close relationship and notes that a special primary will choose the Republican nominee for November’s general election.

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Interim appointee to her late brother’s Senate seat

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

Late senator whose seat was given to his sister on an interim basis

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who recommended Nordone for the interim appointment

Democratic Senate candidate in the November general election

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Nordone

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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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