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Darlene Graham Appointed to Fill Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat
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In a moment that blended politics with personal grief, South Carolina governor Henry McMaster announced the appointment of Darlene Graham to fill the Senate seat left vacant by her late brother Lindsey Graham. [1] — Henry McMaster "South Carolina governor Henry McMaster appointed Darlene Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, to fill the late senator's seat. She'll serve thr…" 02:05 McMaster's statement was notable for its emotional warmth: he invoked Lindsey Graham's lifelong care for his 'little sister' before calling on her to finish his work. Darlene Graham is expected to be sworn in Tuesday afternoon and will serve the remaining months of the term, which expires in January. A special Republican primary has been scheduled for August 11 to determine which candidate will contest the seat in November's general election.
South Carolina governor Henry McMaster appointed Darlene Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, to fill the late senator's seat. She'll serve through January, with a Republican primary scheduled for August 11 to determine the next nominee.
Darlene Graham was appointed by South Carolina governor Henry McMaster to serve the remaining months of her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate term, ending in January.
A special Republican primary election has been scheduled for August 11 to determine a new nominee to contest Lindsey Graham's South Carolina Senate seat in November.
