Washington — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is set to appoint the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline Graham Nordone to finish his Senate term, which ends in January, sources familiar with the decision tell CBS News.
McMaster is holding a press conference at 4 p.m. to announce his appointment for the vacant seat left by Graham’s death. The replacement will be able to serve until at least Jan. 3, when a new Congress convenes.
President Trump, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina and others have voiced their support for Nordone. Senate Majority Leader John Thune told CNN that selecting Graham’s sister
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