South Carolina appoints Nordone to complete Graham’s Senate term
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster selects Darline Graham Nordone to fill the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s term, which runs until early 2027. The move follows pressure from former President Trump urging the appointment to finish Graham’s legislative period that ends in January. Nordone’s appointment shapes the state’s representation in the Senate for the remaining months of the term.
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- Al Jazeera·4h agoTrump-backed Darline Nordone to fill Graham’s Senate term
South Carolina Governor names Darline Graham Nordone to complete the late senator Lindsey Graham’s term through early 2027.
Read on Al Jazeera - Mint·9h agoTrump urges South Carolina governor to appoint Nordone to finish Graham's term
Trump urges South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to appoint Nordone to complete Lindsey Graham's Senate term, which expires in January.
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⚖️ Law
South Carolina law governs temporary filling of a U.S. Senate vacancy, allowing the governor to appoint a successor to serve until a special or regular election or until the term ends.
📜 History
Lindsey Graham was appointed to the U.S. Senate in 2002 and has served multiple terms; his term ends in January 2027, with the interim appointment filling the remaining months.
🌍 Geography
The appointment concerns representation for South Carolina in the U.S. Senate, impacting the state’s federal delegation.
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