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Published July 12, 2026 at 8:33 AM ET · Updated July 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
Darline Graham Nordone sworn in Tuesday to fill Lindsey Graham's Senate seat
23 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.
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What we know
Darline Graham Nordone was sworn in on Tuesday to fill the Senate seat left vacant by the death of her brother, Lindsey Graham. Her appointment came with the backing of President Trump. Multiple outlets noted that Graham's death reshapes the makeup of a closely divided Senate.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when Time reported it. Coverage has since grown to 23 independent outlets, including 11 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from CBS News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
Conservative & independent coverage (9)
Washington Examiner
4 hr ago
Lindsey Graham’s sister to be sworn in to the Senate on Tuesday ↗
The Blaze
4 hr ago
Lindsey Graham's sister appointed to serve out the rest of his term in the Senate ↗
Instapundit
5 hr ago
BREAKING: South Carolina’s Governor Appoints Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Fill His Senate Seat. ↗
The Gateway Pundit
5 hr ago
Lindsey Graham’s Sister Appointed to Senate — Who Will Take the Seat Permanently? (VIDEO) ↗
OANN
6 hr ago
S.C.: Lindsey Graham’s sister named to temporarily fill his Senate seat - oann.com ↗
PJ Media
6 hr ago
BREAKING: South Carolina's Governor Appoints Lindsey Graham's Sister to Fill His Senate Seat ↗
Fox News
6 hr ago
'The halls of the Senate already feel empty': Tearful Thune honors Lindsey Graham as sister takes his seat ↗
Newsmax
6 hr ago
Lindsey Graham's Sister Picked to Complete His Senate Term - Newsmax ↗
Fox News
7 hr ago
Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to Senate as GOP rushes to protect fragile majority ↗
Wire & mainstream coverage (11)
CBS News
3 hr ago
Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat ↗
CBS News
3 hr ago
Who could replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate after his sudden death? ↗
New York Times
3 hr ago
Lindsey Graham’s Sister Appointed to Finish His Senate Term After Trump’s Backing ↗
Raw Story
3 hr ago
Lindsey Graham's sister reacts to Trump's nomination to fill brother's seat ↗
PBS NewsHour
4 hr ago
Who is Darline Graham Nordone, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister? ↗
NBC News
4 hr ago
How Lindsey Graham’s death quickly changes a busy Senate: From the Politics Desk ↗
Washington Post
5 hr ago
Lindsey Graham’s sister picked to serve the rest of his Senate term ↗
Axios
6 hr ago
Lindsey Graham's sister appointed to his Senate seat ↗
NPR
6 hr ago
South Carolina's governor names Lindsey Graham's sister to serve out his term ↗
The New Republic
6 hr ago
South Carolina Governor Picks Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Finish Term ↗
Time
9 hr ago
Who Is Darline Graham Nordone? Lindsey Graham's Sister Appointed to Serve Out His Senate Term ↗
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