Following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Graham's sister, Darline Graham, to fill his Senate seat for the remainder of his term. Darline Graham will be sworn in on Tuesday, making her the first female U.S. senator from South Carolina. This appointment continues a trend of family members succeeding deceased relatives in Congress. Notable examples include Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.), who took over her late husband's seat, and Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.), who won her father's seat after his passing. Other instances include former Rep. Erica Lee Carter (D-Texas), who succeeded her mother, and former Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-N.J.), who replaced his father. Darline Graham expressed her commitment to honor her brother's legacy, stating, "Lindsey has always been there for me. And now, I will be there for him."
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Darline Graham appointed to Senate seat following Lindsey Graham's death
Darline Graham has been appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to fill the Senate seat left vacant by her brother, Lindsey Graham, who recently passed away. She will be sworn in as the first female U.S. senator from South Carolina, continuing a pattern of family members taking over congressional seats after the death of relatives.
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After Lindsey Graham's death, sister joins long list of relatives who replaced late family members in Congress
Darline Graham appointed to Senate seat following Lindsey Graham's death