Skip to main content
1 min read
● InformationalElections / Campaigns

Late US senator's sister appointed to fill vacant seat

Darline Graham Nordone will serve in the Senate until the term expires in January.

Late US senator's sister appointed to fill vacant seat
Image · Yahoo News

SOURCE CHECK

TAP FOR WHY
Outlet credibilityYahoo News76/100 HIGH
This article1 analysis · Oct 4, 2026
Jul 13, 2026
tl;dr

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to serve out her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate term, after President Donald Trump recommended her. The appointment is temporary; Republicans will hold a special primary before the November election.

Community verdict

VOTING CLOSED
How does this story look for
Darline Graham R · SC · SEN
NOT RATEDCLOSED

No good or bad look here

This story reports what happened without casting Graham in a good or bad light, so readers don’t rate it and it doesn’t count toward Graham’s record.

● INFORMATIONAL

People in this story

SWIPE →
Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Appointed to fill the vacant South Carolina Senate seat through the end of her brother’s term.

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

Former South Carolina senator whose death left the seat vacant.

Graham's version of this story ↗
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who recommended Nordone for the vacant Senate seat.

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Darline Graham Nordone to the vacant Senate seat.

Part of a bigger story

96 OUTLETS
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.

Discussion · 0

What's your take?

Loading comments…