Annie Andrews Wins South Carolina Senate Race
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In a major blow to the Republicans, Democrat Annie Andrews beat Mr Trump’s hand-picked candidate Darline Graham to take the South Carolina Senate seat.
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South Carolina has not sent a Democrat to the Senate since Fritz Hollings, who won his final term in 1998.
After Republican Senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly in July, his younger sister, Darline, was appointed to serve out the remainder of his term.
The Senator-elect also makes history as the first woman from South Carolina to be elected to the upper chamber.
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Annie Andrews, a Democrat and pediatrician, won South Carolina's Senate seat with 50.6% of the vote against Republican Darline Graham, who had only recently taken over the seat after her brother Lindsey Graham's death earlier this year. The victory is seen as a significant upset given South Carolina’s traditionally red leanings; Graham, lacking political experience and facing criticism for poor debate performances…
Annie Andrews Flips South Carolina Senate Seat in Stunning Upset →2 articles from Time on this storyDemocrats secured significant victories in the South Carolina and North Carolina Senate races, ousting President Trump’s endorsed candidates. In South Carolina, Annie Andrews defeated Darline Graham, while in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper won against Michael Whatley. These wins, along with other state-level successes like Florida's first black governor Byron Donalds and Georgia's first black female governor…
Democrats secure major wins in their campaign to wrestle control of US Congress →2 articles from Evening Standard on this storyThe South Carolina U.S. Senate race has become unexpectedly competitive due to incumbent Lindsey Graham's death and the candidacy of his sister Darline Graham. Democrat Annie Andrews now sees a realistic chance at winning a seat in one of the nation’s most reliably Republican states, with potential implications for party control of the Senate. The article focuses on Darline Graham's political inexperience and how…
South Carolina Senate race gets unexpectedly close after Lindsey Graham's sister Darline stumbles →Darline Graham, newly appointed to her late brother Lindsey’s U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina after his death, faces a challenging race as an underdog Democrat against incumbent Ralph Norman. Six months ago, the election was expected to favor the Republican candidate given the state's historical voting patterns; however, support for Democratic challenger Annie Andrews has surged unexpectedly. With Trump backing…
An underdog Democrat is suddenly within striking distance of flipping Lindsey Graham’s old seat →Dr. Annie Andrews won a surprising victory in the South Carolina Senate race, defeating Republican candidate Darline Graham with 4.1 percentage points lead as of early counts. This outcome marks the first time since 1998 that a Democrat has secured this seat in a deeply red state. Despite significant backing from President Trump and substantial financial support from top GOP PACs, Graham’s lack of experience and…
“A Monumental Upset”: Annie Andrews Flips South Carolina Senate Seat →Annie Andrews, a Democrat and pediatrician who focused on healthcare affordability, won the South Carolina Senate seat held by Republicans since 1998, defeating Republican Darline Graham in a closely contested race where both candidates polled at 48% according to a recent poll. The election marks a significant shift as it is the first time South Carolina has elected a woman and a Democrat to the Senate since Hattie…
Democrat Annie Andrews flips South Carolina Senate seat held by Republicans since 1998 →Show 7 more outlets
In the recent US midterm elections on November 3, Democrat Annie Andrews defeated Republican Darline Graham to win a Senate seat in South Carolina, marking the first Democratic victory there in 28 years. The race saw significant outside funding, with Republicans investing $27 million compared to Democrats' $24 million. This upset reflects growing voter dissatisfaction with President Trump’s performance, particularly…
US midterms: Democrat Annie Andrews wins US Senate seat in South Carolina upset over Darline Graham →Annie Andrews, a Democratic pediatrician, has defeated Republican Senator Darline Graham to win South Carolina's Senate seat in a surprising upset victory. Graham, appointed by Governor Henry McMaster after her brother Lindsey Graham’s death, was heavily backed by former President Donald Trump but lost despite his two campaign stops in the state. This marks the first time since nearly three decades ago that a…
Massive upset: Andrews downs Trump-backed Graham in ruby-red South Carolina →In South Carolina’s midterm elections, Democrat Annie Andrews won the Senate seat, marking a historic victory for Democrats in the state after nearly three decades. Her opponent, Republican Darline Graham, conceded despite President Trump’s support and her brother Lindsey Graham's influence. During the campaign, Graham acknowledged her limited expertise on national security issues, which may have contributed to her…
South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades →Annie Andrews won South Carolina’s US Senate seat, marking the first Democratic victory there since 1998. She raised over $22 million largely from grassroots donors and ran on platforms including affordable healthcare and reproductive rights. Republican candidate Darline Graham faced criticism for her qualifications despite Trump's endorsement, ultimately failing to unite conservatives behind her candidacy in a race…
Democrat Annie Andrews flips South Carolina’s Senate seat →Annie Andrews, a Democrat and pediatrician, has unexpectedly won South Carolina’s Senate election against Republican Sen. Darline Graham. This marks the first time a woman has won a Senate seat in South Carolina history and is the state's first Democratic Senator since 1998. The victory comes despite President Trump’s popularity in the state; his approval ratings were at record lows due to issues like the war with…
Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race in major upset →NBC News elections expert Steve Kornacki expressed shock during live coverage when Democrat Annie Andrews narrowly won South Carolina's Senate race against Republican Darline Graham. Graham, chosen by Trump to replace the late Lindsey Graham, lost despite receiving significant support from outside Republican groups who invested $27 million in the race compared to Democrats' $24 million investment. Andrews’ victory…
NBC's Steve Kornacki stunned as South Carolina slips away from Darline Graham live on air: 'This is shocking' →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.
WATCH: Annie Andrews addresses supporters after projected win in South Carolina Senate race →Analysis
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NBC's Steve Kornacki stunned as South Carolina slips away from Darline Graham live on air: 'This is shocking'
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- 2 Nov
Before his death, Lindsey Graham, who had held his seat in the upper chamber since 2003 and served in the House before that, was running for re-election and won the Republican primary in June by a nearly 28-point margin.
- 3 Nov
South Carolina has not sent a Democrat to the Senate since Fritz Hollings, who won his final term in 1998.
- 4 Nov
In a major blow to the Republicans, Democrat Annie Andrews beat Mr Trump’s hand-picked candidate Darline Graham to take the South Carolina Senate seat.
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4 Nov WATCH: Annie Andrews addresses supporters after projected win in South Carolina Senate raceOn 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.ABC News (US)
4 Nov NBC's Steve Kornacki stunned as South Carolina slips away from Darline Graham live on air: 'This is shocking'NBC News elections expert Steve Kornacki expressed shock during live coverage when Democrat Annie Andrews narrowly won South Carolina's Senate race against Republican Darline Graham. Graham, chosen by Trump to replace the late Lindsey Graham, lost despite receiving significant support from outside Republican groups who invested $27 million in the race compared to Democrats' $24 million investment. Andrews’ victory…Daily Mail
4 Nov Democrats secure major wins in their campaign to wrestle control of US CongressDemocrats secured significant victories in the South Carolina and North Carolina Senate races, ousting President Trump’s endorsed candidates. In South Carolina, Annie Andrews defeated Darline Graham, while in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper won against Michael Whatley. These wins, along with other state-level successes like Florida's first black governor Byron Donalds and Georgia's first black female governor…Evening Standard- 4 Nov Democrats secure early wins in their campaign to wrestle control of US CongressDemocrats secured significant victories in the South Carolina and North Carolina Senate races, defeating candidates backed by President Trump. In South Carolina, Annie Andrews won against Darline Graham, ending a 28-year Republican streak. Roy Cooper defeated Michael Whatley in North Carolina, further bolstering Democratic gains. Additionally, Chris Pappas retained New Hampshire’s seat previously held by Jeanne…Evening Standard
4 Nov Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race in major upsetAnnie Andrews, a Democrat and pediatrician, has unexpectedly won South Carolina’s Senate election against Republican Sen. Darline Graham. This marks the first time a woman has won a Senate seat in South Carolina history and is the state's first Democratic Senator since 1998. The victory comes despite President Trump’s popularity in the state; his approval ratings were at record lows due to issues like the war with…NPR
4 Nov Annie Andrews Flips South Carolina Senate Seat in Stunning UpsetAnnie Andrews, a Democrat and pediatrician, won South Carolina's Senate seat with 50.6% of the vote against Republican Darline Graham, who had only recently taken over the seat after her brother Lindsey Graham's death earlier this year. The victory is seen as a significant upset given South Carolina’s traditionally red leanings; Graham, lacking political experience and facing criticism for poor debate performances…Time
4 Nov Democrat Annie Andrews flips South Carolina’s Senate seatAnnie Andrews won South Carolina’s US Senate seat, marking the first Democratic victory there since 1998. She raised over $22 million largely from grassroots donors and ran on platforms including affordable healthcare and reproductive rights. Republican candidate Darline Graham faced criticism for her qualifications despite Trump's endorsement, ultimately failing to unite conservatives behind her candidacy in a race…Al Jazeera
4 Nov South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decadesIn South Carolina’s midterm elections, Democrat Annie Andrews won the Senate seat, marking a historic victory for Democrats in the state after nearly three decades. Her opponent, Republican Darline Graham, conceded despite President Trump’s support and her brother Lindsey Graham's influence. During the campaign, Graham acknowledged her limited expertise on national security issues, which may have contributed to her…BBC
4 Nov Democrat Annie Andrews projected to win South Carolina Senate seat
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4 Nov Massive upset: Andrews downs Trump-backed Graham in ruby-red South CarolinaAnnie Andrews, a Democratic pediatrician, has defeated Republican Senator Darline Graham to win South Carolina's Senate seat in a surprising upset victory. Graham, appointed by Governor Henry McMaster after her brother Lindsey Graham’s death, was heavily backed by former President Donald Trump but lost despite his two campaign stops in the state. This marks the first time since nearly three decades ago that a…Fox News
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4 Nov US midterms: Democrat Annie Andrews wins US Senate seat in South Carolina upset over Darline GrahamIn the recent US midterm elections on November 3, Democrat Annie Andrews defeated Republican Darline Graham to win a Senate seat in South Carolina, marking the first Democratic victory there in 28 years. The race saw significant outside funding, with Republicans investing $27 million compared to Democrats' $24 million. This upset reflects growing voter dissatisfaction with President Trump’s performance, particularly…The Straits Times
4 Nov Democrat Annie Andrews flips South Carolina Senate seat held by Republicans since 1998Annie Andrews, a Democrat and pediatrician who focused on healthcare affordability, won the South Carolina Senate seat held by Republicans since 1998, defeating Republican Darline Graham in a closely contested race where both candidates polled at 48% according to a recent poll. The election marks a significant shift as it is the first time South Carolina has elected a woman and a Democrat to the Senate since Hattie…The Guardian
4 Nov Democrat Annie Andrews showing early statewide lead in South Carolina Senate race
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4 Nov “A Monumental Upset”: Annie Andrews Flips South Carolina Senate SeatDr. Annie Andrews won a surprising victory in the South Carolina Senate race, defeating Republican candidate Darline Graham with 4.1 percentage points lead as of early counts. This outcome marks the first time since 1998 that a Democrat has secured this seat in a deeply red state. Despite significant backing from President Trump and substantial financial support from top GOP PACs, Graham’s lack of experience and…Mother Jones
4 Nov Nikki Haley on how Trump's choice of Sen. Darline Graham weighs on the S.C. Senate race
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3 Nov An underdog Democrat is suddenly within striking distance of flipping Lindsey Graham’s old seatDarline Graham, newly appointed to her late brother Lindsey’s U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina after his death, faces a challenging race as an underdog Democrat against incumbent Ralph Norman. Six months ago, the election was expected to favor the Republican candidate given the state's historical voting patterns; however, support for Democratic challenger Annie Andrews has surged unexpectedly. With Trump backing…The Independent
3 Nov South Carolina Senate race gets unexpectedly close after Lindsey Graham's sister Darline stumblesThe South Carolina U.S. Senate race has become unexpectedly competitive due to incumbent Lindsey Graham's death and the candidacy of his sister Darline Graham. Democrat Annie Andrews now sees a realistic chance at winning a seat in one of the nation’s most reliably Republican states, with potential implications for party control of the Senate. The article focuses on Darline Graham's political inexperience and how…Toronto Star
2 Nov Could a Democrat Win the Race for the Late Lindsey Graham's Seat in Deep-Red South Carolina?South Carolinians have historically elected Republican senators since the start of the 21st century. However, recent polls suggest that the race to succeed late Senator Lindsey Graham is tightening. The New York Times/Siena poll found likely voters nearly equally divided between GOP nominee Darline Graham and Democratic challenger Dr. Annie Andrews. Initially rated as "Solid Republican" by Cook Political Report, the…Time
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