Record #6656
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will name an interim U.S. senator to replace the late Lindsey Graham on July 13, 2026
CorrectRecorded occurrence
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Occurrence 1 of 1 · source record #6656 The Bulwark · Bill Kristol and Ro Khanna: Two Governments Acting with Impunity
Original quoteBut I think Governor McMaster will appoint an interim senator replaced Lindsey like today.
Quote begins at 17:15
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How the call settles
McMaster publicly announces his interim appointee to Lindsey Graham's Senate seat on July 13, 2026
Our reasoning
YES on the research record because On July 13, 2026, Gov. Henry McMaster publicly announced at the SC State House that he was appointing Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, as interim U.S. senator to fill the seat left vacant by Graham's death.. Applied stored rule: McMaster publicly announces his interim appointee to Lindsey Graham's Senate seat on July 13, 2026.
Outcome evidence
On July 13, 2026, Gov. Henry McMaster publicly announced at the SC State House that he was appointing Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, as interim U.S. senator to fill the seat left vacant by Graham's death.
Outcome date: 2026-07-13
Verdict recorded: 2026-08-09
Basis: research