Darline Graham, the sister of the late Republican senator Lindsey Graham, was sworn in to fill his Senate seat on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. She was appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to serve the remainder of her brother's term, which became vacant following his death three days prior.
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Darline Graham Sworn in as Interim US Senator Following Brother's Death
Darline Graham has been sworn in as the interim US senator from South Carolina, following the death of her brother, Lindsey Graham. Governor Henry McMaster appointed her to fulfill the remainder of her brother's Senate term.
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