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South Carolina's governor names Lindsey Graham's sister to serve out his term

South Carolina's governor says he is appointing Darline Graham to finish the term of her late brother. Top Republicans, including President Trump, have coalesced around the pick.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated politics brief. The source report from NPR says: South Carolina's governor says he is appointing Darline Graham to finish the term of her late brother. Top Republicans, including President Trump, have coalesced around the pick.

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  • Primary source: NPR
  • Published: Jul 13, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Politics
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  1. Source published: Jul 13, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
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