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South Carolina Senate Race· Day 1

Darline Graham Nordone Appointed

South Carolina's governor picks Lindsey Graham's sister to serve the rest of his term.

July 13, 2026 · Updated Jul 13, 9:09pm ET

Boston GlobeDarline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
USA TODAYLindsey Graham's sister will fill his Senate seat after his sudden death
TownhallIt's Official: Lindsey Graham's Sister Appointed to Serve the Remainder of His Senate Term
Raw StoryLindsey Graham's sister reacts to Trump's nomination to fill brother's seat
CBS NewsWho could replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate after his sudden death?
FOX NewsWho is Darline Graham Nordone? Lindsey Graham's sister emerges as Trump's Senate pick
TIME MagazineAbsence of Graham and McConnell Endangers GOP Priorities
ABC NewsSouth Carolina's next steps after senator's death
Washington ExaminerGraham’s sister to be sworn in to the Senate on Tuesday
MEDIAiteDarline Graham Nordone Set to Take Over Lindsey's Seat: Rpt
NBC NewsSouth Carolina governor appoints Lindsey Graham’s sister to finish his Senate term
Washington TimesWho is Darline Graham Nordone, Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister?
Joe.My.God.CBS: South Carolina Gov To Appoint Graham's Sister
Roll CallSouth Carolina governor picks Graham’s sister to serve out his term
New York PostExclusive | Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline reacts to Trump recommending her to fill out SC Senate seat
CNNSouth Carolina governor selects Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham’s sister, to finish his Senate term
Associated PressWho is Darline Graham Nordone, Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister?
The BlazeLindsey Graham's sister appointed to serve out the rest of his term in the Senate
Al JazeeraBacked by Trump, Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline will replace him in Senate
BBC NewsLindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, chosen as replacement
Breitbart NewsThune: 'Makes a Lot of Sense' for Lindsey Graham's Sister to Serve as Interim Senator
The GuardianLindsey Graham’s sister appointed to serve rest of Republican’s Senate term
CNBCSouth Carolina governor taps Lindsey Graham's sister to serve as interim senator
The Daily WireLindsey Graham’s Sister Named Interim Senator — She Accepted Through Tears
New York MagazineLindsey Graham’s Sister to Fill His Senate Seat Until Year’s End
Straight Arrow NewsSouth Carolina governor selects Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister to replace him
Epoch TimesSouth Carolina Governor Appoints Graham’s Sister to Fill His Senate Seat
TPMThe Unofficial List of Republicans Who May Throw Their Hat in the Ring to Replace Lindsey Graham
NPRSouth Carolina's governor names Lindsey Graham's sister to serve out his term
Western JournalBreaking: Lindsey Graham's Sister Appointed to Serve Out the Rest of His Term
MS NOWTrump and Scott back Lindsey Graham’s sister as his temporary replacement
Daily SignalLindsey Graham's Sister Should Replace Him, Trump Says
The NationSouth Carolina’s Primary Process to Replace Lindsey Graham Is What Democracy Should Look Like
CBNSister of Lindsey Graham Picked to Fulfill Remainder of His US Senate Term

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What happened

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, to fill Graham’s U.S. Senate seat after his sudden death Saturday. Nordone, who has not held elected office, will serve the remaining months of Graham’s term, which ends in January. President Donald Trump urged McMaster to choose Nordone, while a special Republican primary will determine the GOP nominee for the November election. Her appointment keeps Republicans’ Senate majority at 51-47 amid Mitch McConnell’s continued absence.

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Jul 18Nordone Faces Norman ChallengeBalanced
Jul 17Nordone Weighs Senate BidBalanced
Jul 15Nordone Weighs Senate RunMostly Right
Jul 14Darline Graham Nordone Sworn InMostly Right
Jul 13Darline Graham Nordone Appointed (this story)Leans Right

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