South Carolina governor Henry McMaster is set to appoint Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, to fill his seat in the US Senate. Nordone, 62, of Lexington, SC, has been a key member of her brother’s kitchen cabinet for many years.
Appointment and Election
McMaster’s choice was preempted by a Truth Social post from US President Donald Trump, who recommended Nordone for the position. The appointment applies solely to the unexpired portion of Graham’s fourth term in the Senate, which ends on January 3, 2027. A special primary election is scheduled for August 11, 2026, to determine the Republican nominee for the seat.
Graham’s death has sparked a flurry of political activity in South Carolina, with several high-profile contenders already signaling their intention to run in the special election. The winner of the Republican primary will have the inside track to become the state’s next senator, as no Democrat has won a US Senate race in South Carolina since 1998.
Original reporting: FITSNews — read the source article.
