Published July 12, 2026 at 8:45 AM ET · Updated July 14, 2026 at 4:09 PM ET
Lindsey Graham's sister becomes South Carolina's first female senator
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Darline Graham Nordone was appointed and sworn in to fill the Senate seat held by her late brother Lindsey Graham, who died at 71. She becomes South Carolina's first female senator.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 3 d ago, when Rolling Stone reported it. Coverage has since grown to 7 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 d ago from The Guardian. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
