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

States Newsroom · November 4, 2026

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…

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

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