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Lindsey Graham’s sister picked to serve the rest of his Senate term

First publishedJul 13, 14:58 UTC
Last updatedJul 14, 20:35 UTC · 6d ago
88 outletsPolitico, CNBC Top News, CBS News, The Hill, NYT US, Fox News Latest, Axios44 outletsBBC US & Canada, ABC News, The Guardian US, NBC News22 outletsThe Hill, Fox News Latest33 outletsThe Hill, Washington Post Politics66 outletsFox News Latest, The Hill, Axios, New York Post, NPR News, Washington Post Politics
Politico7Trump recommends Lindsey Graham’s sister fill his Senate seatOpen ↗CNBC Top News7Trump recommends Lindsey Graham's sister serve as interim senator for South CarolinaOpen ↗CBS News8Trump backs Lindsey Graham's sister to finish Senate termOpen ↗The Hill7Trump says he suggested Lindsey Graham's sister as interim South Carolina senatorOpen ↗Politico7Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline, will serve out his Senate termOpen ↗NYT US9Trump Backs Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Finish His Senate Term in South CarolinaOpen ↗Fox News Latest6Trump makes surprise pick to fill Graham's Senate seatOpen ↗Axios7Trump wants Graham's sister as Senate replacement — not MaceOpen ↗BBC US & Canada9Trump pushes for Lindsey Graham's sister as replacement after senator's death from aortic tearOpen ↗ABC News8Trump wants Lindsey Graham's sister to finish his Senate termOpen ↗The Guardian US8Trump backs Lindsey Graham’s sister to serve rest of Republican’s Senate termOpen ↗NBC News8Trump recommends South Carolina’s governor appoint Lindsey Graham’s sister to finish his Senate termOpen ↗The Hill7Here's who could replace Graham in SenateOpen ↗Fox News Latest6Who is Darline Graham Nordone? Lindsey Graham's sister emerges as Trump's Senate pickOpen ↗The Hill7Graham's sister on Trump's Senate recommendation: 'Devastated right now'Open ↗Washington Post Politics9Darline Graham Nordone has little political history beyond praising her brotherOpen ↗The Hill7Watch live: McMaster announces Senate appointment for Graham's seatOpen ↗Fox News Latest6Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to Senate as GOP rushes to protect fragile majorityOpen ↗The Hill7Lindsey Graham's sister to finish his Senate termOpen ↗Axios7Lindsey Graham's sister appointed to his Senate seatOpen ↗New York Post5South Carolina Gov. McMaster unveils pick to succeed late Sen. Lindsey Graham for remainder of his termOpen ↗NPR News9South Carolina's governor names Lindsey Graham's sister to serve out his termOpen ↗Washington Post Politics9Lindsey Graham’s sister picked to serve the rest of his Senate termOpen ↗
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Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, was recommended by President Donald Trump to fill the rest of his Senate term in South Carolina. Governor Henry McMaster is expected to appoint her to this role after Graham's sudden death. This move is seen as a tribute to the late senator.

Reported by 23 outlets — Washington Post Politics, NPR News, BBC US & Canada, NYT US, NBC News, and 9 more. See all sources ↓

Lindsey Graham suddenly died. His sister, Darline Graham Nordone, can now take his seat in the Senate. President Trump strongly suggested she be chosen. Governor McMaster will make the final choice soon. She will serve until the end of his term.

Why it matters

This is important because it fills an empty spot in the US Senate quickly. It also shows that political leaders support her candidacy.

In brief
Who was recommended to replace Lindsey Graham?
His sister, Darline Graham Nordone.
Who suggested she be the replacement?
President Donald Trump.
What is her role if appointed?
She will serve for the rest of his Senate term.
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Most outlets report the core story similarly: Trump wants his sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to take over Lindsey Graham's seat. Some focus on the 'surprise' nature of the pick, while others emphasize it as a 'fabulous tribute.'

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    Trump strongly recommends her appointment.

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    Fox News LatestHighlights Trump pushing for the pick.
    The HillReports on Trump's recommendation to McMaster.
    AxiosStates Trump wants her as replacement (not Mace).
    The Guardian USCalls the appointment a 'fabulous tribute.'
    NYT USFocuses on their close bond.
    BBC US & CanadaNotes Trump pushed for her after the death.
    CNBC Top NewsUrged McMaster to appoint her; calls it a tribute.
    ABC NewsStates Trump wants her to finish the term.
    CBS NewsReports Trump recommended she serve out the term.
    PoliticoTrump said he wants McMaster to appoint her.
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    The emotional impact and context of the death.

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    Fox News LatestMentions tragedy built a strong bond.
    The HillSister says she is 'devastated right now.'
    NYT USEmphasizes the close bond between them.
    BBC US & CanadaSpecifies death was from an aortic tear.
    CNBC Top NewsNotes she would be a 'fabulous tribute.'
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    The political process and next steps.

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    AxiosMentions Governor McMaster will make the temporary pick.
    The Guardian USAsks what happens next after death.
    ABC NewsFocuses on her finishing the term.
    CBS NewsNotes McMaster is scheduled to hold a news conference.
    The HillStates McMaster is expected to announce Monday at 4 p.m.
    PoliticoMcMaster is expected to announce his decision later Monday.
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