Democrat Annie Andrews flips South Carolina Senate seat held by Republicans since 1998
Summary
Democrat Annie Andrews won South Carolina’s U.S. Senate race, flipping a seat Republicans had held since 1998. Andrews, a pediatrician who focused on health care affordability, defeated Darline Graham, who had been appointed to fill the seat after her brother, Lindsey Graham, died in July.Key Facts
- Andrews is the first Democrat elected to represent South Carolina in the Senate since 1998.
- Darline Graham is the sister of Lindsey Graham and was appointed by the governor to serve the rest of his term.
- Donald Trump campaigned for Darline Graham and criticized Andrews during the race.
- A New York Times/Siena poll published the week before the election showed both candidates at 48%.
- Graham said during an August debate that she was “not that informed on national security” when asked about U.S. policy on Taiwan.
- Andrews called the war with Iran illegal and criticized its effect on gas prices.
- Andrews’ campaign ad opposing gender-affirming surgery for minors drew criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates.
- Andrews’ win marks the first time South Carolina has elected a woman to the U.S. Senate.
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