CBS News adds South Carolina as battleground state; still Leans Republican

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CBS News's elections analyst Anthony Salvanto stated on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that South Carolina has been designated as a battleground state for upcoming elections, though it remains classified as leaning Republican by CBS.

Written by AI on 2026-11-01, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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As of November 1, 2026, CBS News has designated South Carolina as a battleground state for upcoming elections, despite it still being considered to lean Republican, according to Anthony Salvanto from CBS News on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." This development marks South Carolina's new status in the electoral landscape.

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📰 CBS News Revises South Carolina State Outlook

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