Trump pushes for Lindsey Graham’s sister to finish his Senate term

Following the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to serve the remainder of his term. Nordone will be the first woman to represent South Carolina in the U.S. Senate.
Why it matters
This appointment fills a critical vacancy in the U.S. Senate during a transition period and marks a historic milestone for South Carolina's political representation.
Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, pictured here in June, 2015, in Central, S.C. Rainier Ehrhardt/The Associated Press
The report provides factual coverage of a political appointment and the circumstances surrounding a Senator's death.
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