Darline Graham Steps Into Brother’s Seat | Tucson News

Tucson News Today | 2 Min Now | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

In a deeply emotional and historic moment, Darline Graham, sworn in just three days after her brother Senator Lindsey Graham’s unexpected death, becomes South Carolina’s new senator — appointed by the governor to finish his term. Never having held public office before, she brings a background as an optician and state agency worker, stepping into a role defined by her brother’s legacy, personal loss, and national prominence. The Senate chamber was filled with grief and respect as she took the oath, surrounded by colleagues and family. With a special election looming to choose the Republican…