Annie Andrews Polling Against Graham Compared to Harrison in 2020
Summary
A recent poll shows Democrat Annie Andrews narrowly behind Republican Senator Darline Graham by one point in the South Carolina Senate race for 2026. This close race is notable because South Carolina is traditionally a strongly Republican state that supported President Donald Trump by a large margin in 2024.Key Facts
- Annie Andrews, a Democrat and doctor, trails Republican Darline Graham by 1 point in a new poll (46% to 45%), within a margin of error of 2.83 points.
- Graham was appointed after the death of her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, and has Trump’s endorsement.
- The poll surveyed 1,200 likely voters from September 28 to 29, 2026.
- Other candidates have 5% support, and 4% of voters were undecided.
- South Carolina has usually voted strongly Republican, with Trump winning by about 18 points in 2024.
- Past polls have shown close races here, but the GOP candidate Lindsey Graham won by 10 points in 2020 despite close polling.
- Another recent poll from a Republican source also shows Graham with a one-point lead.
- Democrats hope a drop in President Trump’s approval rating due to economic concerns may help them gain Senate seats in traditionally Republican states like South Carolina.
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