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Trump says Lindsey Graham’s sister should be appointed to his Senate seat
By CNN at KVIA ABC-7
· July 13, 2026
· 4 min read
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By Eric Bradner, Kevin Liptak, CNN
(CNN) — President Donald Trump said Monday he recommended to South Carolina’s governor that Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, be appointed to serve in the late lawmaker’s seat after he suddenly died over the weekend.
“I recommended,...
Key takeaway Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, be appointed to serve in the late lawmaker’s seat after he suddenly died over the weekend.
Why this matters in The El Paso
While the news of President Trump's recommendation for Darline Graham Nordone to fill her brother's Senate seat may seem like a distant development, El Pasoans should consider the potential implications for Texas's own congressional delegation. As the Palmetto State navigates the process of filling Senator Graham's seat, Texans may be reminded of their own experiences with temporary appointments and special elections. The fact that Governor Henry McMaster has the authority to appoint an interim senator under South Carolina law highlights the differences in state laws governing vacancies in federal offices. El Pasoans may wonder how a similar situation would play out in Texas, where the governor's powers and the election calendar could influence the outcome of a vacancy in the state's congressional delegation. As the situation in South Carolina unfolds, Texans will be watching to see how the appointment and subsequent election impact the balance of power in the US Senate.
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Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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By Eric Bradner, Kevin Liptak, CNN
(CNN) — President Donald Trump said Monday he recommended to South Carolina’s governor that Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, be appointed to serve in the late lawmaker’s seat after he suddenly died over the weekend.
“I recommended,...
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