Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRachel DobkinTuesday 21 July 2026 02:41 BSTSenator Darline Graham is sworn in following her brother Lindsey Graham’s deathDarline Graham Nordone, interim senator for South Carolina, has announced her candidacy for a full six-year term to fill the seat of her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham.Senator Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, passed away on July 11 at age 71 due to an aortic tear.Graham Nordone was appointed to the interim position by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and was sworn into office last Tuesday.She confirmed her decision to run in the upcoming special primary election during an interview with Fox News, stating, "I'm in."Her candidacy has received the "Complete and Total Endorsement" from President Donald Trump, while Representative Nancy Mace has decided not to run for the Senate seat.In fullLindsey Graham’s sister officially announces candidacy for full term to fill late brother’s shoesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in