President Donald Trump recommended Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, to fill his vacant seat in the US Senate. Trump made the suggestion to South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster on social media platform Truth Social.
Background
Senator Graham, who passed away suddenly over the weekend, had been close to his sister, becoming her legal guardian in his early 20s after their parents’ death. Under state law, Governor McMaster can appoint a temporary replacement to fill Graham’s seat.
The appointment would be an interim position, as Graham was up for reelection this year. His death will trigger a primary election to replace him on the November ballot.
Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.
