It looks like this is what Trump wants, and is going to get it when South Carolina governor Henry McMaster appoints Lindsey Graham’s replacement to fill out his term until January 2027. His sister, Darline Graham Nordone who has no other political experience will likely be appointed later this afternoon. I know really nothing of her, other than being Lindsey’s sister.
President Donald Trump on Monday urged South Carolina’s governor to appoint late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to fill his Senate seat through the rest of the year.
Graham, 71, died unexpectedly on Saturday, leaving an opening for the seat through the end… pic.twitter.com/5ILQ8xkGSl
— CNBC (@CNBC) July 13, 2026
I support President Trump’s recommendation of Senator Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to serve as South Carolina’s interim senator.
Appointing someone like Trey Gowdy or another ambitious politician would give that person the enormous advantage of incumbency… https://t.co/dE5NaKSFOE pic.twitter.com/75A7ExGIaz
— Kylie Jane Kremer (@KylieJaneKremer) July 13, 2026