Trump backs Lindsey Graham’s sister to serve rest of Republican’s Senate term

LC Lucy CampbellThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-07-13 · 16:38 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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Following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, former President Donald Trump has recommended that South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appoint Darline Graham Nordone, Senator Graham's sister, to serve the remainder of his term. Trump stated this would be a "fabulous tribute" to the late senator. Governor McMaster's office confirmed he will hold a press conference to announce his selection for the interim senator, who will serve until January. A special Republican primary election will be held on August 11th to determine Graham's permanent successor.

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There will be a special Republican primary on 11 August for his permanent successor.

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The person appointed will serve as senator until Graham’s term ends in early January.

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McMaster’s office has announced that he will hold a press conference this afternoon to announce who he is selecting to fill the remainder of Lindsey Graham’s term.

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Trump posted on social media that the South Carolina governor, Henry McMaster, should appoint Darline Graham Nordone to fulfill the rest of Graham’s term.

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Donald Trump recommended that Lindsey Graham’s sister be named as the senator’s temporary replacement after his death.

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Donald Trump recommended that Lindsey Graham’s sister be named as the senator’s temporary replacement after his death on Saturday.Trump posted on social media that the South Carolina governor, Henry McMaster, should appoint Darline Graham Nordone to fulfill the rest of Graham’s term, which expires in January.“I recommended, to Governor Henry McMaster, Lindsey Graham’s wonderful sister, Darline, to serve as interim Senator from the Great State of South Carolina. This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly!” he wrote.McMaster’s office has announced that he will hold a press conference this afternoon to announce who he is selecting to fill the remainder of Lindsey Graham’s term.He will also make remarks on Graham’s life and service at the news conference at 4pm ET.The person appointed will serve as senator until Graham’s term ends in early January. There will be a special Republican primary on 11 August for his permanent successor.

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