Graham’s Sister Sworn In to Senate Seat

Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, was sworn in to serve the remainder of his term after being appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster.

Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump and a vocal advocate for Ukraine, died suddenly on Saturday, July 11, with several senators revealing they had spoken with him shortly before his passing.

The appointment raises immediate questions about the future of Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions legislation that Graham had championed in the Senate.

Meanwhile, South Carolina Representative William Timmons addressed speculation about whether he will run for the seat in the upcoming election, as the political landscape in the state shifts following Graham's death.