Graham’s Sister Steps In For Senate | Las Vegas News

South Carolina’s Senate seat is temporarily filled by Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, appointed by Governor Henry McMaster to serve until January. Graham died unexpectedly at 71, and Nordone, who was deeply involved in her brother’s career and raised by him after their parents’ deaths, accepted the role with honor. Governor McMaster praised her swift response, and President Trump publicly endorsed her. A special election next month will choose the Republican nominee for the general election, a rare open Senate seat sparking fierce conservative competition. Graham’s legacy as a powerful, irreplaceable statesman leaves a void that the upcoming race will aim to fill. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/87e6fabf00d55451