Graham, who was a major supporter of Israel, died unexpectedly last week at the age of 71-years-old. His office said the senator's funerals will take place on July 28 in Washington, D.C., and July 29 in South Carolina.
Senator Darline Graham had been seen as a caretaker for her brother's seat after his sudden death. Now she has the president's nod in what was shaping up to be a crowded fight to succeed Lindsey Graham.
President Donald Trump urged Darline Graham Nordone, the newly appointed sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, to run in South Carolina's special Republican primary.
President Donald Trump said Friday that Darline Graham, the sister of the late Lindsey Graham, has his support to run for a full term to replace her brother in the U.S. Senate.