Darline Graham Nordone Appointed as South Carolina's First Female Senator
Darline Graham Nordone has been appointed to temporarily fill the US Senate seat of her late brother, Lindsey Graham, becoming the first woman to represent South Carolina in the Senate. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced her appointment on Monday, and she is expected to be sworn in on Wednesday. Nordone will serve until January, after which a special election will determine the Republican nominee for the remainder of Graham's term. The election timeline includes a candidate filing period starting on July 21, a Republican primary on August 11, and a general election on November 3. Notable Republicans considering the seat include Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Rep. Nancy Mace. Meanwhile, Democratic nominee Annie Andrews has raised over $8 million for her campaign.
Published 1 day ago • 14 Jul 2026, 01:56 AM IST