Darline Graham, Lindsey’s sister, sworn in as his US Senate replacement

By: Shauneen Miranda

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: July 14, 2026

Words: 256

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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WASHINGTON — Sen. Darline Graham joined the U.S. Senate Tuesday, temporarily filling the seat of her late brother, Lindsey Graham.

Darline Graham was sworn in just a day after South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed her, as a Republican, to serve out the remainder of her brother’s term. President Donald Trump recommended her to fill Lindsey Graham’s seat hours before the governor’s appointment.

Lindsey Graham died unexpectedly this weekend from an aortic …

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