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Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, will be sworn in to fill her brother's term

Darline Graham was appointed to her late brother’s Senate seat and sworn in three days after his death.

Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, will be sworn in to fill her brother's term
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Darline Graham was sworn in to fill the remaining months of her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate term, three days after his death. South Carolina will hold a special election to choose the Republican nominee for the seat’s general election.

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Senator appointed to fill the remaining months of her brother’s term

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

Late South Carolina senator whose seat his sister fills

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Chuck Grassley
R · IA · SEN

Senator who administered Darline Graham’s oath of office

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

South Carolina representative mentioned as a potential candidate

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

South Carolina representative mentioned as a potential candidate

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who supported Darline Graham filling the seat

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

South Carolina representative mentioned as a potential candidate

Mike Rounds
R · SD · SEN

South Dakota senator who spoke about Lindsey Graham and offered support to Darline Graham

Scott Bessent
R · Secretary of the Treasury

Secretary of the Treasury who attended the swearing-in

Marco Rubio
Secretary of State

Secretary of State who attended the swearing-in

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Darline Graham; Pamela Evette, South Carolina lieutenant governor mentioned as a potential candidate; Steve Witkoff, Special envoy who attended the swearing-in

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Darline Graham Sworn In to Complete Lindsey Graham’s Senate Term

Darline Graham was sworn in to serve the remainder of her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate term after Gov. Henry McMaster appointed her. Center outlets largely frame the appointment and oath as an interim succession, often noting election logistics, family background or historical firsts. Right-leaning outlets likewise largely report the appointment and oath, while some stress Graham’s pledge to continue her brother’s work and supportive tributes.

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