Darline Graham (American Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	12/06/1964
Age	62 years
Birthplace	Central, South Carolina, USA

Latest News about Darline Graham

14/07/2026

Darline Graham Nordone officially took office as the junior United States Senator from South Carolina on July 14, 2026, becoming the first woman to ever represent the state in the U.S. Senate. Her tenure is temporary, lasting only until a special election certifies a new Republican senator expected in January 2027.

13/07/2026

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone, the younger sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, as interim U.S. Senator on July 13, 2026. The appointment came after President Donald Trump recommended her to fill her brother's seat following his sudden death on July 11, 2026.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Darline Graham Nordone
Famous for	Becoming junior United States senator from South Carolina; First woman to represent South Carolina in the US Senate

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 3" (160 cm)
Weight	55 Kg (121 lbs)
Eye Colour	Blue
Hair Colour	Blonde
Political Party	Republican

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	College of Charleston (1989) South Carolina State University (2009)
Educational Qualification	Bachelor of Science in sociology (Charleston) Master of Arts in rehabilitation counseling (SCSU)

Personal Life

Religion	Christianity
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Family

Husband/Spouse

Larry Nordone

Children

Daughter(s) - 2

Parents

Father	Florence James 'F.J.' Graham
Mother	Millie Walters

Siblings

Brother - Lindsey Graham (Elder)

Career

Overview	Worked for the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department as of 2008 Assisted in establishing a program for adults with severe disabilities to work from home Became Commissioner and Agency Head of the South Carolina Commission for the Blind in 2019 Served on the South Carolina State Workforce Development Board and SC Works Management Committee Active public speaker for Lindsey Graham's campaigns and endorsed by President Donald Trump to fill the Senate seat after his passing. Appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster as interim U.S. Senator on July 13, 2026, to fill the seat of her late brother Lindsey Graham Took office as junior United States Senator from South Carolina on July 14, 2026

Overview

Worked for the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department as of 2008
Assisted in establishing a program for adults with severe disabilities to work from home
Became Commissioner and Agency Head of the South Carolina Commission for the Blind in 2019
Served on the South Carolina State Workforce Development Board and SC Works Management Committee
Active public speaker for Lindsey Graham's campaigns and endorsed by President Donald Trump to fill the Senate seat after his passing.
Appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster as interim U.S. Senator on July 13, 2026, to fill the seat of her late brother Lindsey Graham
Took office as junior United States Senator from South Carolina on July 14, 2026

Social Media

Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/darline.graham

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born in Central, South Carolina.
2. Her parents owned the Sanitary Cafe, which was a restaurant, bar, liquor store, and pool hall.
3. Orphaned at a young age after her mother's death from cancer and father's heart attack.
4. Her brother Lindsey Graham supported her throughout her childhood.
5. Was featured in a TV ad for Lindsey's Senate bid in 2002.
6. Introduced him during his Presidential campaign in 2016.
7. First female South Carolina Senator, filling a seat vacated by a deceased Senator.
8. Her tenure is temporary, serving only until a special election certifies a new senator expected around January 2027

Darline Graham Politician American Central, South Carolina, USA