Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), will serve out the remainder of his term following his recent death. Her appointment as interim senator creates a wide-open primary election for a full six-year Senate term in South Carolina.
The appointment was announced by state officials and reported across multiple news outlets, including NBC News, Politico, Axios, and The Blaze. Details surrounding Graham’s final moments are emerging, with NBC News noting new information about what may have been his last phone call; however, the content of that call has not been publicly released.
The appointment immediately sets in motion a special election to fill the seat permanently. Politico reports this triggers a GOP primary contest, opening the field for candidates seeking the nomination. No details regarding potential contenders were provided by sources.
While reporting on the appointment is consistent across outlets, no information was available from right-leaning sources beyond confirmation of the appointment itself. There are currently no reports detailing any specific policy goals or legislative priorities that Nordone intends to pursue during her interim term. The timing and nature of a special election primary have not been announced.
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