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Democrat Annie Andrews Flips South Carolina Senate Seat in Upset
Democrat Annie Andrews defeated Republican Sen. Darline Graham on Tuesday, flipping South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat. NBC News projected the result.
- 1998 was the last time a Democrat won a South Carolina Senate race.
- 4.1 points separated the candidates with 88% of votes counted.
- $13 million came from a GOP super PAC to support Graham.
- $4 million-plus was raised by Andrews in the final pre-election period.
Why it matters: The race was viewed as a test of Trump's endorsement power in a state he won easily. Trump endorsed Graham and rallied for her in the final stretch.
- Graham said in a primary debate she was not that informed on national security.
- Graham broke with Trump over his waiver of Russia sanctions.
- Andrews campaigned on health care and affordability.
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Where they split: Outlets differ on emphasis: the right and center stress Graham's weaknesses and Trump's role, while left outlets stress Republican crossover voters and a rebuke of Trump.
Center coverage, 18 sources: The center sees a seismic surprise, centered on Graham's debate stumbles and Trump's attacks on Andrews.
Yahoo News2hDemocrat Annie Andrews wins US Senate seat in South Carolina upsetabc27 (WHTM)4hDarline Graham falls to Democrat Annie Andrews in stunning Senate GOP defeatAxios3hAnnie Andrews pulls off stunning Senate upset in South CarolinaBBC News4hDarline Graham loss flips South Carolina Senate seat to Democrats for first time in decadesBloomberg4hDemocrat Andrews Wins South Carolina Senate Race, DDHQ ProjectsForbes3hMidterm Election Results (Live Updates): Democrat Annie Andrews Beats Darline Graham In South Carolina Senate RaceFortune4hIn Democrats’ second Senate flip of the night, South Carolina rejects the senator Trump hand-picked | FortuneIBTimes4hDarline Graham Loses South Carolina Senate Seat as Democratic Wave GrowsKXAN Austin4hDarline Graham falls to Democrat Annie Andrews in stunning Senate GOP defeatNOTUS4hDemocrats Score a Stunning Senate Win in South Carolina - The Washington SunNPR4hDemocrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race in major upsetPBS NewsHour51mWATCH: Democrat Annie Andrews' full victory speech after flipping South Carolina Senate seatThe Hill4hDarline Graham falls to Democrat Annie Andrews in stunning Senate GOP defeatThe National Desk3hHistory: SC elects Democrat Annie Andrews to U.S. Senate, Darline Graham defeatedTimes of Israel31mDemocrats stuns South Carolina as Annie Andrews defeats Darline Graham for SenateUSA Today4hDemocrat Annie Andrews wins SC Senate race in major upset over Darline GrahamWFLA News Channel 84hDarline Graham falls to Democrat Annie Andrews in stunning Senate GOP defeatWSAV Savannah4hDarline Graham falls to Democrat Annie Andrews in stunning Senate GOP defeat
Left coverage, 20 sources: The left sees a Democratic upset driven by crossover Republicans rejecting a Trump-backed appointee and a family dynasty.
Mother Jones4h“A monumental upset”: Annie Andrews flips South Carolina Senate seatNBC News4hDemocrat Annie Andrews defeats GOP Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina, a major upsetMediaite4hDemocrat Annie Andrews Lands Seismic Win Over Darline Graham in South CarolinaRaw Story2h‘Wow, that’s amazing’: Staggered Trump learns his Senate pick lost mid-call with NYTThe Independent1hTrump pushed Darline Graham to run in South Carolina and watched a safe seat flip blueAl Jazeera4hDemocrat Annie Andrews flips South Carolina’s Senate seatAlterNet4hSouth Carolina Senate seat flips to Democrat who defeated Darline GrahamCBS News4hAnnie Andrews wins South Carolina 2026 Senate election, flipping seat for DemocratsCNN2hTrump’s personal push of Darline Graham in South Carolina comes back to bite his partyDaily Kos3hDarline Graham, South Carolina’s gaffe machine, is oustedHuffPost4hDemocrat Annie Andrews Wins South Carolina Senate Race In Once-Unthinkable UpsetMSNBC4hAnnie Andrews defeats Darline Graham, flipping South Carolina for DemocratsRolling Stone4hDemocrat Annie Andrews Upsets Darline Graham to Win South Carolina Senate SeatSalon4hAndrews defeats Graham in South Carolina Senate shockerThe Boston Globe1hElection results 2026: DemocratsThe Guardian4hDemocrat Annie Andrews flips South Carolina Senate seat held by Republicans since 1998The New Republic4hDemocrats Win South Carolina Senate as Lindsey Graham’s Sister FlopsTime3hAnnie Andrews Flips South Carolina Senate Seat in Stunning UpsetTruthout1hDemocrat Flips Lindsey Graham’s Old Senate Seat in Historic Election UpsetVanity Fair4hAnnie Andrews Flips South Carolina In Senate Race Against Lindsey Graham's Sister
Right coverage, 20 sources: The right sees a historic loss tied to an inexperienced appointee despite Trump's backing and heavy GOP spending.
New York Post4hDemocrat Annie Andrews stuns Darline Graham, flips South Carolina Senate seatDaily Mail3hNBC's Steve Kornacki stunned as South Carolina slips away from Darline Graham live on air: 'This is shocking'One America News11hS.C.: Annie Andrews celebrates Senate win in victory speechBreitbart News4hDemocrat Annie Andrews Defeats Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate RaceNTD4hDemocrat Annie Andrews Defeats GOP Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate RaceOutKick4hMassive upset: Andrews downs Trump-backed Graham in ruby-red South CarolinaRedState8hDarline Graham Falls in SC Senate Race, but Republicans Retain Control of GovernorshipThe American Conservative3hAnnie Andrews Wins SC Senate Race, Taking Lindsey Graham’s Former SeatThe Blaze3hDarline Graham loses Lindsey Graham's South Carolina seat to pediatricianThe Center Square4hElection 2026: Andrews ends 62-year Republican hold on U.S. Senate seatThe Daily Caller4hDemocrat Annie Andrews Defeats Lindsey Graham’s Sister Darline Graham In South Carolina Senate RaceThe Daily Wire1dTrump-Endorsed Darline Graham Goes Down As Democrats Flip Longtime GOP Senate SeatThe Epoch Times1dDemocrat Annie Andrews Defeats GOP Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate RaceThe Gateway Pundit4hBREAKING: South Carolina Senate Seat Flips Blue – Annie Andrews Defeats Senator Darline Graham * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina LailaThe Right Scoop4hUGH BREAKING: Darline Graham just lost the SenateThe Washington Times4hAnnie Andrews flips South Carolina Senate seat, thwarting GOP's pick to succeed late Lindsey GrahamThe Western Journal4hBreaking: Darline Graham Fumbles Senate Seat Republicans Have Held Since the 1960s as Annie Andrews Scores Big UpsetTownhall9hDemocrat Annie Andrews Flips South Carolina Senate Seat BlueWashington Examiner4hDarline Graham loses election to Annie AndrewsWND4h‘Absolutely jaw-dropping’: Darline Graham loses late brother’s Senate seat to Democrat * WorldNetDaily * by WND Staff
What’s next: Andrews will take the seat in the Senate. Results elsewhere will show whether her win reflects a broader pattern.
- Iowa and Kansas Senate races were flagged as possible next tests.
- Did Graham's candidacy or national conditions drive the result more?
- Will Andrews' win carry over to other Democratic candidates in Republican-leaning states?
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