Lindsey Graham's sister appointed to his Senate seat

Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of late Sen. https://www.axios.com/2026/07/12/lindsey-graham-dies-suddenly-71" target="_blank">Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), will finish out Graham's term, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced Monday.

Why it matters: Nordone will serve until Jan. 3, 2027, unless she chooses to run and wins the open Senate seat in November.

• Lindsey was running for re-election at the time of his death, and South Carolina will hold a special election next month to determine who replaces him as the Republican candidate on the ballot.

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