South Carolina Gov. Names Lindsey Graham's Sister as Interim Senator
South Carolina's governor appointed Lindsey Graham's sister to fill his Senate seat, triggering a GOP scramble for a special primary.
South Carolina's governor moved swiftly to fill the Senate seat left vacant by the death of longtime Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, tapping Graham's sister to serve as interim senator while the state prepares for a special election to determine a permanent replacement.
The appointment temporarily keeps the seat within the Graham family orbit, a notable political choice that reflects the governor's effort to provide continuity as South Carolina Republicans organize for what is expected to be a competitive special primary contest on the GOP side.
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Graham's death set off an immediate scramble among South Carolina Republicans eager to position themselves for the special primary election that will determine the party's nominee to fill the remainder of his Senate term. The race is expected to attract multiple candidates from across the state's Republican establishment.
As interim senator, Graham's sister would hold the seat until the special election process concludes and a winner is certified, a timeline that could span months depending on how quickly state officials schedule the primary and any subsequent general election.
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