Darline Graham Nordon was sworn in Tuesday as U.S. senator from South Carolina, filling the seat of her late brother Lindsey Graham. The governor appointed her to serve until January 3, 2027, pending the outcome of the midterm elections.
Darline Graham Nordon was sworn in as U.S. senator from South Carolina on Tuesday evening, filling the seat of her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly on July 12. The governor of South Carolina appointed Nordon on Monday to serve until January 3, 2027, pending the November midterm elections that will determine a permanent successor. President Donald Trump had earlier recommended the appointment of Graham's sister. Nordon, who becomes the first woman to represent South Carolina in the Senate, was sworn in during a ceremony at the Capitol, according to reports.
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