Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, will replace her late brother in the Senate until his elected successor takes office, South Carolina’s governor announced Monday.
“Lindsey has always been there for me, and now I will be there for him,” she said at a press conference Monday. “I promise to work hard over the next several months to support the president and carry forward the efforts of my brother on behalf of the citizens of South Carolina and the United States.”
Nordone was recommended for the seat by both President Donald Trump and Sen. Tim Scott (R-South Carolina). “This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly!” Trump wrote on social media earlier Monday.