Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey Graham, sworn in to end late Republican senator’s term

Darline Graham leaves the Senate floor after visiting her late brother's desk, in Washington DC on 14 July 2026. Photograph: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters View image in fullscreen Darline Graham leaves the Senate floor after visiting her late brother's desk, in Washington DC on 14 July 2026. Photograph: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey Graham, sworn in to end late Republican senator’s term Younger sister Graham was appointed by Henry McMaster, South Carolina’s governor Darline Graham Nordone: Lindsey Graham’s sister and interim US senator Darline Graham, the sister of the late Republican senator Lindsey Graham, will be sworn in as his replacement on Tuesday to finish out the remainder of his term. Graham was appointed by Henry McMaster, South Carolina’s governor. “Lindsey took care of his little sister in years long departed. It’s my honor to ask his little sister, Darline Graham, to finish his work for him now,” the Republican governor said at a press conference convened at South Carolina’s state capital in Columbia. The state GOP will hold a special contest on 11 August to choose a new Senate nominee, who will face off against Democrat Annie Andrews in the November midterms. More details to come … Explore more on these topics US Senate US Congress US politics news Share Reuse this content