Darin Graham Sworn in as Interim Senator of South Carolina

Darin Graham Nordon has officially taken the oath as South Carolina’s U.S. senator pro tempore, according to reports. Upcoming special primaries and the historical significance of this appointment have been highlighted by commentators.

In a recent post on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump expressed his support for both Graham Nordon and Lindsey Graham’s sister to participate in the Republican special primary next month. He assured them of his “full and complete support.”

This post followed the appointment by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, who chose Graham Nordon to temporarily fill the seat left vacant after her brother’s unexpected passing last week.

While Graham Nordon will serve for the remainder of the term until the new Congress meets in January, a special primary is set for August 11, where Republicans will seek to complete the term.

In his post, Trump praised both Graham Nordon and her late brother, calling them true patriots. He urged Graham Nordon to run for the Senate, saying that no one could honor Lindsey’s legacy better than she could.

Reports indicate that Graham Nordon is considering a full-term run in memory of her brother.

Trump also noted that Graham Nordon comes from a “great family” and has been a consistent winner in life, promising her total support if she decides to run.

This appointment not only marks significant firsts for the state—making Graham Nordon South Carolina’s first female senator and the first sister to serve in the Senate—but it also comes amid a competitive primary landscape.

Insiders have suggested that Graham Nordon is indeed exploring a campaign for a full Senate term.

Governor McMaster appointed her on Monday, and she was sworn in the following day.

The filing period for this special primary runs from July 21 to July 28, with the primary itself scheduled for August 11.

Other prominent figures, like Congressman Russell Frey and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evett, are also contemplating their candidacies for the Senate seat.