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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 late brother’s Senate term.

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South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to serve the remaining months of her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate term. The Associated Press profile describes their close bond and Nordone’s presence in her brother’s political life.

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Interim appointee to the South Carolina Senate seat left vacant by her brother

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

Late U.S. senator from South Carolina and the subject of the profile’s account of his bond with his sister

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who recommended Nordone for the interim Senate appointment

Democratic Senate candidate expected to face the Republican nominee in November

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

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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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