South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to the Senate to fill the vacancy left by her brother, Lindsey Graham, who passed away on Saturday. The appointment followed a recommendation from former President Donald Trump. Lawmakers from both parties expressed support for Nordone, viewing her as a suitable successor given her close relationship with her brother, who raised her after their parents died when she was a teenager.
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Darline Graham Nordone appointed to Senate seat following brother's death
Darline Graham Nordone has been appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to fill the Senate seat left vacant by her brother, Lindsey Graham, who died on Saturday. The appointment was made following a recommendation from Donald Trump and has received bipartisan support from lawmakers.
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