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WATCH: Annie Andrews addresses supporters after projected win in South Carolina Senate race

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On November 3, 2026, Democrat Annie Andrews addressed her supporters after ABC News projected her as the winner in the South Carolina Senate race, securing a victory that flipped the seat previously occupied by the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
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In a major upset on Election Night, Dr. Annie Andrews, a pediatrician and Democrat, won the U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina, defeating Republican nominee Darline Graham. This marks the first time since 1998 that a Democrat has secured this seat. Graham was appointed by the governor to finish her late brother Lindsey Graham's term after his death in July and had been seen as a strong favorite until recent polls showed the race tightening.

The election saw close competition, with Andrews narrowly defeating Graham despite being an underdog in what was traditionally a Republican stronghold. The result shocked many observers, including NBC News elections guru Steve Kornacki, who described it as "shocking." This victory is part of broader Democratic gains that could shift control of the U.S. Congress.

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📰 Annie Andrews Wins South Carolina Senate Race
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Al Jazeera
⚖️ Leans left Hedges 2 of 13 claims Outlet record 60/100
The Straits Times
⚖️ Leans left Hedges 1 of 12 claims Outlet record 66/100
CBS News
Hedges 1 of 2 claims Outlet record 65/100
“Article A discusses a lean in favor of Republicans based on data analysis, while Article B reports on Annie Andrews addressing supporters after being projected as the winner, indicating a Democratic win.”
Mother Jones
⚖️ Leans left Hedges 8 of 86 claims Outlet record 60/100
“Article A describes a campaign appearance before Election Day, while Article B reports on the projected win and subsequent address to supporters after the election results were known.”
NPR
⚖️ Leans left Hedges 1 of 14 claims Outlet record 60/100
Dawn
⚖️ Leans strongly left Hedges 7 of 39 claims Outlet record 72/100
“Article A covers the overall results of the US midterm elections, while Article B focuses on a specific speech given by Annie Andrews after being projected as the winner in her Senate race.”
TIME
⚖️ Leans left Hedges 5 of 54 claims Outlet record 59/100
“Article A discusses polls indicating a close race for Lindsey Graham's Senate seat, while Article B reports on Annie Andrews addressing supporters after being projected as the winner in the South Carolina Senate race.”
Fox News
⚖️ Leans left Hedges 0 of 35 claims Outlet record 68/100
“Article A describes a campaign speech or meeting, while Article B reports on Andrews addressing supporters after winning the election, which is a different but related event.”
Toronto Star
⚖️ Leans left Hedges 2 of 39 claims Outlet record 64/100
“Article A describes the unexpected closeness of the South Carolina Senate race after Lindsey Graham's death and his sister Darline's candidacy, while Article B reports on Annie Andrews addressing supporters after being projected as the winner in a later date.”
The Guardian
Hedges 0 of 13 claims Outlet record 66/100
“While both articles discuss Annie Andrews winning the South Carolina Senate race on the same day, Article A describes the outcome and context of the election, whereas Article B focuses on her addressing supporters after being projected as the winner.”
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Annie Andrews addresses supporters after projected win in South Carolina Senate race Democrat Annie Andrews addressed supporters after ABC News projected her the winner of the South Carolina Senate race, flipping the seat once held by the late Lindsey Graham.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-04
🔮 Annie Andrews addresses supporters after projected win in South Carolina Senate race Democrat Annie Andrews addressed supporters after ABC News projected her the winner of the South Carolina Senate race, flipping the seat once held by the late Lindsey Graham.

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Annie Andrews addresses supporters after projected win in South Carolina Senate race Democrat Annie Andrews addressed supporters after ABC News projected her the winner of the South Carolina Senate race, flipping the seat once held by the late Lindsey Graham. asserted
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