Darline Graham Nordone is the sister of the late Lindsey Graham.Image: keystone
July 14, 2026, 06:32July 14, 2026, 06:32
After the unexpected death of the influential US Senator Lindsey Graham, his younger sister takes over the office. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced that Darline Graham Nordone would serve out the remainder of the term. The Washington Post wrote that she has no political past and that little is publicly known about her own political views.
Lindsey Graham died over the weekend.Image: keystone
Making the announcement, Darline Graham Nordone said it was a great privilege to be able to complete some of her brother’s important work. The late South Carolina senator’s term ends in January 2027, so Darline Graham Nordone will take over until then. The following term for the senatorship will be voted on in the congressional midterm elections on November 3rd.
Trump ally Lindsey Graham died unexpectedly at the weekend at the age of 71. His office announced that he died as a result of vascular disease. (dab/sda/dpa)