Trump recommends Lindsey Graham's sister serve as interim senator for South Carolina [View all]

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Trump recommends Lindsey Graham's sister serve as interim senator for South Carolina

Published Mon, Jul 13 202610:50 AM EDT Updated 6 Min Ago
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Key Points
* President Donald Trump recommended Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to fill the late senator's seat through the remainder of his term.
* According to South Carolina law, Gov. Henry McMaster has the authority to name Graham's successor.
* Graham was running for reelection at the time of his death, and several potential candidates have indicated their interest in seeking a full, six-year term by running in a special primary election on Aug. 11.


Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., walks to the stage before his announcement for presidency on Monday, June 1, 2015, in Central, S.C.
Rainier Ehrhardt | AP

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 of his term.

“I recommended, to Governor Henry McMaster, Lindsey Graham’s wonderful sister, Darline, to serve as interim Senator from the Great State of South Carolina. This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly!” Trump posted on TruthSocial.

According to South Carolina law, Gov. Henry McMaster has the authority to name an interim replacement to finish Graham’s term. ... McMaster has a press conference scheduled Monday afternoon to reflect on Graham’s life and announce the interim appointment.

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