CORRECTION Lindsey Graham South Carolina

Newly appointed U.S. interim Senator, Darline Graham Nordone, with South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, right, and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), left, speaks to members of the press after being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the passing of her brother, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, at the statehouse Monday, July 13, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. CORRECTION: Corrects senator Scott's first name.

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Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has named Darline Graham Nordone as her late brother, Lindsey Graham’s, temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate. Graham died at age 71 over the weekend. Nordone will serve the remaining months of his term, which ends in January. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Nordone will be sworn in Tuesday afternoon. A special election next month will determine the new Republican nominee for Graham’s seat. The open seat has sparked interest among South Carolina's conservatives. A special primary election is scheduled for Aug. 11, with a runoff on Aug. 25 if needed. The general election will take place on Nov. 3.