S.C.: Lindsey Graham’s sister named to temporarily fill his Senate seat

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CENTRAL, SOUTH CAROLINA - JUNE 1: U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) hugs is sister Darline Graham Nordone on stage as he announces his candidacy for United States President during an outdoor event for supporters on June 1, 2015 in Central, South Carolina. raham is the ninth Republican to join the race for president in 2016. (Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) hugs is sister Darline Graham Nordone on stage as he announces his candidacy for United States President during an outdoor event for supporters on June 1, 2015 in Central, South Carolina. (Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)

OAN Staff Sophia Flores
1:25 PM – Monday, July 13, 2026

Darline Graham Nordone has been announced as the official temporary replacement for late Senator Lindsey Graham.

On Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster (R-S.C.) revealed during a State House press conference that he was filling the vacancy left by the late senator with Graham’s younger sister.

Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, speaks after being named Interim Senator: “I promise to work hard over the next several months to support the president and carry forward the efforts of my brother on behalf of the citizens of South Carolina and the United… pic.twitter.com/emVVpblemD
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Governor of South Carolina Henry McMaster: “Lindsey Graham recognized the seriousness of his work, but also the value of humor and a lighthearted spirit.”
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This announcement comes shortly after President Donald Trump revealed that he had recommended her to the South Carolina governor as the ideal interim choice.

“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!” Trump posted to Truth Social on Monday morning.

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She will serve out the remainder of her brother’s term, which officially ends in January 2027.

Senator Graham died unexpectedly on Saturday evening at the age of 71. Following an autopsy, the medical examiner confirmed that he passed away from an aortic dissection brought on by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

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