Darline Graham Nordone recommended for Senate seat
Darline Graham Nordone is expected to be appointed to fill her brother's Senate seat. A special primary election will also take place. (sources: cbsnews, foxnews, politico, postandcourier)
Darline Graham Nordone has been recommended by Donald Trump to serve as an interim senator for South Carolina. Governor McMaster is set to make the appointment, while a special primary election is planned.
- Darline Graham Nordone is the sister of Lindsey Graham.
- Donald Trump has endorsed Nordone for the Senate seat.
- Governor McMaster has the authority to appoint an interim senator.
- A special primary election will be held to fill the seat permanently.
Why it matters
The appointment and upcoming primary will influence the political landscape in South Carolina.
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What HR7101 actually does
This story is about Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, set to be tapped to serve out Senate term. This bill would require a person elected in a House special election to be sworn in within five legislative days after certification.
If passed, it would:
- Require a person elected in a House special election to be sworn in within five legislative days after certification • Reduce the ability of chamber leadership to delay representation after a vacancy election.
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This story is about Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, set to be tapped to serve out Senate term. This bill would require ranked choice voting for elections for Senator and Representative, including special elections.
If passed, it would
- Require ranked choice voting for elections for Senator and Representative, including special elections • Bar separate runoff special elections for those offices.
This story is about Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, set to be tapped to serve out Senate term. This bill would prohibit certain candidate-controlled political committees from compensating the spouse of the candidate for services.
If passed, it would
- Prohibit certain candidate-controlled political committees from compensating the spouse of the candidate for services • Require reporting on payments made to the spouse and immediate family members of the candidate.
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