Backed by Trump, Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline will replace him in Senate
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Darline Graham Nordone to fill the Senate seat vacated by her late brother, Lindsey Graham. The appointment, backed by Donald Trump, ensures the Republican majority remains intact until the 2027 term expiration.
Why it matters
The appointment maintains the balance of power in the US Senate and highlights the influence of political endorsements in state-level appointments.
South Carolina governor chooses Darline Graham Nordone to serve the rest of the late US senator’s term until early 2027.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Darline Graham Nordone speaks at the statehouse in Columbia, South Carolina, after being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the death of her brother, US Senator Lindsey Graham, on July 13 [Sean Rayford/AP] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 13 Jul 2026 13 Jul 2026 South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has picked Darline Graham Nordone to succeed her late brother Lindsey Graham in the United States Senate after President Donald Trump backed her for the role.
The appointment on Monday ensures the seat is quickly filled to maintain the 53-senator Republican majority in the 100-member chamber. Nordone will serve the rest of Graham’s term, until January 3.
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