Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race

In a surprising upset on November 4, Annie Andrews, a Democrat and pediatrician, defeated Republican nominee Darline Graham in South Carolina’s Senate race. Graham had been appointed by the governor to finish her late brother Lindsey Graham's term after his death in July. Early polls indicated a close race, but with nearly all precincts reporting, Andrews secured victory in a traditionally red state. This outcome was unexpected given South Carolina’s history of electing Republican senators since the 21st century. Republicans had poured significant resources into supporting Graham, who is a political novice, while Democrats capitalized on voter dissatisfaction and effectively utilized campaign advertising to sway undecided voters.