The South Carolina governor has appointed Darline Graham Nordone to complete the remainder of Senator Lindsey Graham's U.S. Senate term. Nordone is the sister of the sitting senator.
The appointment fills the Senate seat for the remainder of the term. Reports indicate that Senator Graham and his sister, Darline Graham Nordone, have maintained a close relationship since childhood.
Prior to the announcement, Senator Tim Scott had publicly supported former Representative Trey Gowdy for the position. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.