Sister of Late Sen. Lindsey Graham Appointed to His Senate Seat

Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, was sworn in as interim senator from South Carolina on July 14, restoring the Republican majority in the Senate. Source: Elespanol, Infobae She is the first woman to represent the state in the U.S. Senate. Source: Listindiario

Appointment

Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Nordone after receiving a recommendation from President Donald Trump, who called it "a fantastic tribute to Lindsey." Source: Diariolibre, CNN Nordone accepted "in tears," McMaster said. Source: Infobae

Background

Nordone, 62, has no political experience. She worked as an optician and later served on the South Carolina Commission for the Blind. Source: Elespanol, Listindiario Lindsey Graham became her legal guardian when she was 13 after their parents died. He never married, and she was his closest confidante. "I miss you more than words can say, but I can do this," she said. Source: Listindiario

The Future

Lindsey Graham died at 71 from an aortic dissection. Source: Listindiario Nordone will serve until January 2027. A special Republican primary is set for August 11. Source: Elnacionalve