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Backed by Trump, Lindsey Graham's sister Darline will replace him in Senate

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Headline: Backed by Trump, Lindsey Graham's sister Darline will replace him in Senate

Lead: South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has picked Darline Graham Nordone to succeed her late brother Lindsey Graham in the United States Senate after President Donald Trump backed her for the role.

Trump: "I recommended, to Governor Henry McMaster, Lindsey Graham's wonderful sister, Darline, to serve as interim Senator..."

Trump: "This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly!"

Nordone: "I promise to work hard over the next several months to support the president and carry forward the efforts of my brother..."

McMaster: "Lindsey took care of his little sister in years long departed."

McMaster: "It's my honour to ask his little sister, Darline Graham, to finish his work for him now,"

Graham "died on Saturday at age 71"; "Nordone will serve the rest of Graham's term, until January 3."; "The interim senator, who leads the South Carolina Commission for the Blind, has no formal political experience."