Lindsey Graham’s death revives a rare and controversial custom: Keeping a seat in the family
- Lindsey Graham’s sudden death earlier this month revived an unusual American tradition: filling Senate vacancies with family members.
- After the 71-year-old senator passed from an aortic rupture, South Carolina’s governor appointed his sister, Darline Graham, to serve out the remainder of his term.
- Graham, who previously led the state’s Commission for the Blind, announced this week that she will seek a full six-year term in November with the backing of President Donald Trump.
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- Lindsey Graham’s sudden death earlier this month revived an unusual American tradition: filling Senate vacancies with family members.
- After the 71-year-old senator passed from an aortic rupture, South Carolina’s governor appointed his sister, Darline Graham, to serve out the remainder of his term.
- Graham, who previously led the state’s Commission for the Blind, announced this week that she will seek a full six-year term in November with the backing of President Donald Trump.
Sources: The Independent