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Darline Graham Nordone Sworn In to Complete Lindsey Graham's Senate Term
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to fill the Senate seat left vacant by her brother Lindsey Graham's death on July 11. She took the oath of office on Tuesday to serve until the term ends January 3.
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Darline Graham Nordone was sworn in as U.S. senator from South Carolina on Tuesday to complete the remainder of her late brother Lindsey Graham's term. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Nordone three days after Lindsey Graham died suddenly on July 11 at age 71.
President Trump recommended the choice on Truth Social. Nordone stated she would work to support the president and carry forward her brother's efforts on behalf of South Carolina and the United States. Lindsey Graham had represented South Carolina in the Senate since taking office January 3, 2003, after winning election in 2002.
He served as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee and was running for a fifth term in November. Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke with Nordone and McMaster on Sunday. Thune told CNN the appointment makes sense and would extend Graham's legacy.
Under state law, McMaster can appoint a temporary replacement. A special primary election for the Republican nominee is scheduled for August 11, with a possible runoff on August 25. Candidates may file starting July 21.
Businessman Mark Lynch, who ran against Graham in the June primary, committed $5 million to run in the special primary.
