South Carolina governor to announce Lindsey Graham's replacement Monday
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will hold a press conference to announce his appointment to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
Updated on: July 13, 2026 / 8:38 PM EDT / CBS News
Washington — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Monday appointed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister Darline Graham Nordone to finish his Senate term, which ends in January.
"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," McMaster said at an emotional news conference to announce to his appointment for the vacant seat left by Graham's death.
Graham Nordone will be able to serve until at least Jan. 3, when a new Congress convenes.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Graham Nordone will be sworn in Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 ET.
"Lindsey has always been there for me, and now I will be there for him," Graham Nordone said, calling it a "privilege to get to finish some of his important work."