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Lindsey Graham’s Sister Darline Nordon Appointed Temporary South Carolina Senator
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First reported by Ynet · 5 hours ago
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Following the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham, his sister Darline Nordon was appointed as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. Nordon will serve until January and is the first woman to represent South Carolina in the Senate. President Trump endorsed the appointment and praised Graham’s bipartisan abilities.
- 01Senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly from an aortic dissection at age 71.
- 02His sister, Darline Nordon, was appointed temporary senator by Governor McMaster.
- 03Nordon will serve until Graham’s term ends in January and is South Carolina’s first female senator.
- 04Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed her swearing-in on Tuesday.
- 05President Trump supported the appointment and praised Graham’s bipartisan skills.
- 06A special election will be held next month to select a new Republican candidate for Graham’s seat.
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