SC elects first Democrat to US Senate in 28 years in stunning win over Trump’s pick

By: Jessica Holdman, Katharine Wilson, Seanna Adcox

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 1,148

Last Updated: 5 days, 4 hours ago

CHARLESTON — Dr. Annie Andrews will be South Carolina’s next U.S. senator, becoming the first Democrat in 28 years to win the statewide office.

When The Associated Press called the race at 10:40 p.m., the Lowcountry pediatrician had 50.6% of the votes over appointed Sen. Darline Graham.

Andrews accomplished what many thought impossible a few months ago, as she took the majority of votes even in counties normally deeply red.

“We just made some history,” …

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