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Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, will be sworn in to fill her brother's term
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The swearing-in ceremony happened a short time after the appointment was announced. A new senator has taken office in Washington.
A new senator has taken office in Washington. This change occurred after a recent death in the Senate. The person who filled the vacant seat is related to the former senator.
The appointment was made by a governor, and it is to complete a term that has months remaining. The swearing-in ceremony happened a short time after the appointment was announced.
Further information about this development can be found through news sources such as Yourbasin. Details about the new senator and the circumstances surrounding the appointment are available from these sources.
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Category: local Published: July 14, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A new senator has taken office in Washington. This change occurred after a recent death in the Senate. The person who filled the vacant seat is related to the former senator. The appointment was made…
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