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President Donald Trump on Monday backed Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham\u2019s sister, to serve as the interim replacement senator for South Carolina for the rest of her brother\u2019s term.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI recommended, to Governor Henry McMaster, Lindsey Graham\u2019s wonderful sister, Darline, to serve as interim Senator from the Great State of South Carolina. This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly!\u201d Trump wrote<\/u><\/span> on Truth Social.<\/p>\n

If appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster, Graham Nordone \u2014 who would be the first female senator from South Carolina \u2014 would serve until January 2027. McMaster is expected to hold<\/u><\/span> a press conference at 4 p.m. to announce an interim appointment.<\/p>\n

Sen. Tim Scott, who would serve as Graham Nordone\u2019s South Carolina counterpart in the Senate, also endorsed her for the interim role.<\/p>\n

\u201cLindsey Graham\u2019s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, would be a fantastic pick to serve out the reminder of the senate term,\u201d Scott wrote<\/u><\/span> on X after Trump\u2019s post. \u201cAfter speaking with Darline, there is no one better who understands Lindsey\u2019s love for family, our state, and our country.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The siblings shared a close relationship after the death of both of their parents just 15 months apart. When Lindsey Graham joined the Air Force in 1982, he became his sister\u2019s legal guardian, which allowed her to qualify for his military benefits.<\/p>\n

Lindsey Graham was seeking a fifth term and won his Republican primary just last month. Graham Nordone spoke about their relationship in an ad<\/u><\/span> for her brother\u2019s campaign earlier this year.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s always been there for me, no matter what,\u201d she said in the spot.<\/p>\n

Republicans will vote in a special election on Aug. 11 to select a new nominee for the November general election. A runoff will be held Aug. 25 if no candidate reaches the threshold to get the Republican nomination outright.<\/p>\n

Several names have been floated as the nominee for the general election, including Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, who met with McMaster on Sunday; Rep. Ralph Norman, who is expected to make an announcement about the race on Tuesday; and Rep. Nancy Mace, who teased a bid on social media. All three of these potential candidates recently failed to secure the Republican nomination for governor.<\/p>\n

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