Late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister sworn in as interim U.S. senator

WASHINGTON (NBC, KYMA) - Darlene Graham Nordone, the sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), was sworn in Tuesday as the new senator from South Carolina.

She was appointed to serve out the remainder of her brother's term in office by Gov. Henry McMaster (R-S.C.) Monday.

Graham Nordone will serve in that role until January, and she is the first woman to represent the state in the U.S. Senate.

According to records, this is the first instance of a sibling being appointed to replace a deceased senator.

Sen. Graham passed away unexpectedly Saturday at the age of 71.

To watch the livestream of the swearing-in, see attached video.