Published July 13, 2026 at 1:41 PM ET · Updated July 13, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET
South Carolina governor names Darline Graham Nordone to replace her late brother
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South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, to fill his vacant Senate seat. Reports note she has little prior political history beyond publicly praising her brother.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 7 hr ago, when Fox News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 7 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from Washington Post. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
