The surprising appointment in place of Lindsey Graham: 'I'll be there for him'
She accompanied him almost throughout his life, and now steps into his shoes: Darlene Graham Nordon has been appointed to complete her brother's term, and will make history as the first woman to represent South…
Assessment
A family succession is taking shape in South Carolina politics. Darline Graham Nordon has been appointed to fill her brother Lindsey Graham's Senate seat, becoming the first woman to represent the state in that chamber. Her emotional statement underscores the personal nature of this transition and the historic shift it represents for the state's delegation.