# With Trump's backing, Lindsey Graham's sister Darline to succeed him in Senate

Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham, is set to replace him in the U.S. Senate, backed by former President Donald Trump. The move highlights Trump's continued influence over Republican party appointments and raises concerns about political dynasties in Congress.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/13/backed-by-trump-lindsey-grahams-sister-darline-will-replace-him-in-senate?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:33:08 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/14/darline-graham-nordone-south-carolina-senator) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:38:51 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/15/lindsey-grahams-sister-sworn-in-to-fill-his-us-senate-seat?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:50:17 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/15/why-has-lindsey-grahams-sister-inherited-his-senate-seat-after-his-death?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:39:48 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/17/lindsey-darline-graham-senate-trump) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:42:21 GMT