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Filling the seat: Process underway to fill Graham vacancy

Graham’s death created a vacancy that the state is moving to fill through a temporary appointment and a special primary.

Filling the seat: Process underway to fill Graham vacancy
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After Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster named Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, as a temporary replacement. A special Republican primary is scheduled for Aug. 11, with the winner to face Democrat Annie Andrews in November.

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Senator whose death left the South Carolina seat vacant

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Temporary replacement appointed to the Senate seat

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ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who announced the temporary appointment; Kash Patel, FBI director who confirmed agency assistance in the investigation

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Henry McMaster Appoints Darline Graham Nordone to Senate Seat

Outlets agree that after Lindsey Graham’s death, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed his sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to serve the remainder of Graham’s Senate term. Center outlets focus on the temporary succession and special-election process. Right-leaning outlets report the same appointment and also note President Trump’s recommendation or support for Nordone.

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