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Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, set to be tapped to serve out Senate term
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to appoint Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, to fill his Senate seat until January 3.
- The appointment has received endorsements from President Trump, Sen. Tim Scott, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who all support Nordone as a fitting interim replacement.
- Lindsey Graham, who died at 71 from an aortic dissection, had legal guardianship of Nordone after their parents passed away, and she has been actively involved in his political career.
- A special Republican primary will be held on August 11 to select a candidate for the full six-year Senate term, with the general election in November.
- Nordone is expected to be sworn in on Wednesday, with Sen. Tim Scott attending the announcement and supporting her role as a temporary senator.
