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Published July 12, 2026 at 8:33 AM ET · Updated July 13, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET
Lindsey Graham's sister chosen to complete his Senate term
19 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
South Carolina's governor appointed Lindsey Graham's sister to serve the remainder of his Senate term following his death. The appointment was made with President Trump's backing.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when The Nation reported it. Coverage has since grown to 19 independent outlets, including 12 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from The Guardian. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
Conservative & independent coverage (8)
Instapundit
3 hr ago
BREAKING: South Carolina’s Governor Appoints Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Fill His Senate Seat. ↗
The Gateway Pundit
3 hr ago
Lindsey Graham’s Sister Appointed to Senate — Who Will Take the Seat Permanently? (VIDEO) ↗
PJ Media
4 hr ago
BREAKING: South Carolina's Governor Appoints Lindsey Graham's Sister to Fill His Senate Seat ↗
Fox News
4 hr ago
'The halls of the Senate already feel empty': Tearful Thune honors Lindsey Graham as sister takes his seat ↗
Newsmax
4 hr ago
Lindsey Graham's Sister Picked to Complete His Senate Term ↗
WND
4 hr ago
‘I will be there for him’: Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline Graham Nordone takes his seat in U.S. Senate ↗
Fox News
5 hr ago
Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to Senate as GOP rushes to protect fragile majority ↗
Fox News
7 hr ago
Who is Darline Graham Nordone? Lindsey Graham's sister emerges as Trump's Senate pick ↗
Wire & mainstream coverage (12)
The Guardian
3 hr ago
Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to serve rest of Republican’s Senate term ↗
Washington Post
3 hr ago
Lindsey Graham’s sister picked to serve the rest of his Senate term ↗
The Hill
4 hr ago
Live updates: US will resume Strait of Hormuz blockade; Graham’s sister will finish his Senate term ↗
New York Times
4 hr ago
Lindsey Graham’s Sister Appointed to Finish His Senate Term After Trump’s Backing ↗
ABC News
4 hr ago
South Carolina governor picks Lindsey Graham's sister to finish his Senate term ↗
NBC News
4 hr ago
Appointment of Lindsey Graham's sister to Senate a 'fitting tribute’: Former South Carolina governor ↗
Axios
4 hr ago
Lindsey Graham's sister appointed to his Senate seat ↗
NPR
4 hr ago
South Carolina's governor names Lindsey Graham's sister to serve out his term ↗
The New Republic
4 hr ago
South Carolina Governor Picks Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Finish Term ↗
Time
7 hr ago
Who Is Darline Graham Nordone? Lindsey Graham's Sister Appointed to Serve Out His Senate Term ↗
NBC News
8 hr ago
South Carolina governor appoints Lindsey Graham’s sister to finish his Senate term ↗
The Nation
11 hr ago
Lindsey Graham Chose Evil ↗
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