'I've got it': Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to serve out his Senate term

Governor Henry McMaster announced Monday morning that Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline, will be the deceased senator's interim successor. "It's my honor to ask (Lindsey's) little sister, Darline Graham, to finish his work for him now." Darline Graham Nordone spoke with McMaster on the idea of being her late brother's replacement "in the wee hours of Sunday morning" after Graham's death, McMaster explained. Nordone described the opportunity as a great honor, saying, "Lindsey has always been there for me, and now, I will be there for him." Reactions to the decision have begun to pour in. Congressman Jim Clyburn offered his congratulations and hopes that they "will work diligently together, as we have in the past." A special election will be held to determine who will run in Graham's spot come November, as he won the popular vote in the Republican primary earlier this year before his death. Graham Nordone will serve until the end of her brother's term, which will end in January, before being taken over by whoever wins the popular vote in the November election. The announcement is in accordance with President Donald Trump's recommendation yesterday on Truth Social that McMaster name Darline Graham Nordone as the successor. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Iowa's News Now on our social media pages: Iowa’s News Now on Facebook:   / iowasnewsnow   Iowa’s News Now on Twitter:   / iowasnewsnow   For more news & weather: https://cbs2iowa.com/ Send us news tips @ [email protected] #iowanewsnow #iowanews #localnews #KGAN #news