Democrat Wins South Carolina Senate Seat for First Time in Nearly Three Decades
Annie Andrews, a former pediatrician, defeated Republican candidate Darline Graham in the South Carolina Senate race, marking the state's first statewide Democratic victory in 28 years.
Democrat Annie Andrews, a former pediatrician, secured a victory in the South Carolina Senate race, ending a 28-year streak of Republican statewide wins. Republican candidate Darline Graham, who had been appointed to the seat in July following the death of her brother Senator Lindsey Graham, was projected to have lost the contest.
During her primary campaign, Graham acknowledged limited political experience, stating she was "not that informed on national security" and noting her lack of expertise when questioned about U.S. policy toward Taiwan. > "National security is not my thing, not my area of expertise, but I do support the military," she said.
President Donald Trump had publicly supported Graham's appointment to the seat. Trump carried South Carolina by 18 points in the 2024 election.