Darlene Graham Nordon, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, has been appointed to fill his seat until January 2027, becoming the first woman to represent South Carolina in the Senate, according to an announcement.
01 · THE DISPATCH
The appointment of Darlene Graham Nordon to the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by her brother, the late Lindsey Graham, was announced by the South Carolina governor on Monday, as The Zioneer reported. Nordon, a longtime aide to her brother, will serve until January 2027. Her appointment marks the first time a woman will represent South Carolina in the Senate.
02 · How it developed
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