South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades
Summary
Democrat Annie Andrews was projected to defeat Republican Darline Graham in South Carolina’s Senate race, according to CBS, the BBC’s U.S. partner. If confirmed, the result would give Democrats their first statewide win in South Carolina in 28 years.Key Facts
- Darline Graham was appointed to the Senate seat in July after her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, died.
- Annie Andrews is a former pediatrician.
- Donald Trump endorsed Darline Graham.
- During her primary campaign, Graham said national security was not her area of expertise.
- Graham struggled to answer a debate question about the U.S. position on Taiwan.
- South Carolina voted for Trump by 18 points in 2024.
- Lindsey Graham was elected to the Senate in 2002 and was known for his foreign-policy work.
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