Graham's Sister Appointed to Fill Senate Seat After Senator's Death
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to the U.S. Senate on Monday, following the death of her brother, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away Saturday at age 71. The appointment came after President Donald Trump publicly recommended the move to McMaster. Nordone will serve the remainder of Graham's current term. Multiple Republican leaders, including Trump, rallied behind the selection. Nordone stated during the announcement that she would fulfill her obligation to her late brother. Her appointment as interim senator sets the stage for a special primary election to determine the Republican nominee for the general election to fill the seat for a full term. The filing deadline for candidates seeking to run for Graham's vacant seat was reported as July 21, with discussions already underway among Republicans about potential contenders. Party officials have emphasized the need to move quickly to protect Republican control in what remains a closely divided Senate.
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