South Carolina governor names Darline Graham Nordone as Senate replacement for late brother

By Claire Carter

Published July 13, 2026 4:17pm ET Updated July 13, 2026 5:03pm ET

Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) tapped the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to finish out her brother’s term until it ends in January 2027.

McMaster’s pick aligns with calls from President Donald Trump to choose Nordone for the role. During the ceremony, the interim senator memorialized her brother and vowed “to do this.”