South Carolina Senate Midterm Election Heats Up With Toss-Up Race Between Darline Graham and Annie Andrews
The race for South Carolina's Senate seat is closely contested, with both candidates presenting distinct policy proposals.
The South Carolina Senate midterm election is heating up, with Republican Darline Graham and Democratic candidate Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, vying for the crucial Senate position. According to several outlets, the race is considered a toss-up, making it a pivotal moment for both parties in the state.
Annie Andrews, who has garnered support from over 100 South Carolina Republican leaders and the endorsement of former Republican Governor David Beasley, presents herself as a fresh face in politics. She has outlined a series of policy initiatives aimed at reforming the political system, including banning members of Congress from trading stocks and ending taxpayer-funded pensions for members of Congress. Additionally, she plans to stop congressional pay during government shutdowns and opposes tax increases on families earning less than $500,000. Andrews also seeks to make permanent the exemptions for taxes on tips and social security benefits.
In contrast, Darline Graham, who was reportedly chosen by Washington insiders for the Senate position, faces scrutiny over her knowledge of national security issues. Despite this, she continues to compete against Andrews in what is shaping up to be a closely watched contest. The recent passing of Graham’s brother adds a personal touch to the narrative surrounding the candidate.
The stakes are high for both candidates, with South Carolina's debt reaching $40 trillion, according to reports. This financial backdrop makes the election particularly significant, as voters weigh the policy proposals and personal qualities of each candidate.
What we know
- - The South Carolina Senate midterm election is taking place. 123
- - Republican Darline Graham is a candidate. 13
- - Democrat Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, is a candidate. 13
- - The race for the Senate seat is considered a toss-up. 3
- - David Beasley, former Republican Governor of South Carolina, endorsed Annie Andrews. 3
- - Over 100 South Carolina Republican leaders have joined Annie Andrews' campaign. 3
- - Darline Graham was chosen by Washington insiders for the Senate position. 3
- - Darline Graham admits to not being very informed on national security issues. 3
- - South Carolina's debt has reached $40 trillion. 3
- - Annie Andrews plans to ban members of Congress from trading stocks. 3
- - Annie Andrews intends to end taxpayer-funded pensions for members of Congress. 3
- - Annie Andrews proposes stopping congressional pay during government shutdowns. 3
- - Annie Andrews aims to oppose tax increases on families earning less than $500,000. 3
- - Annie Andrews wants to make No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Social Security permanent. 3
- - Annie Andrews wants to end special tax breaks for data centers. 3
- - Annie Andrews commits to serving no more than two terms as a senator. 3
- - Darline Graham's brother passed away recently. 3
Trust Score report
Likely accurate — probability of truth 72%, weighted across 17 claims from 3 independent outlets.
- confirmed The South Carolina Senate midterm election is taking place. (93%)
- likely Republican Darline Graham is a candidate in the South Carolina Senate midterm election. (85%)
- likely Democrat Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, is a candidate in the South Carolina Senate midterm election. (85%)
- likely The race for the Senate seat in South Carolina is considered a toss-up by Fox News. (68%)
- likely David Beasley, former Republican Governor of South Carolina, endorsed Annie Andrews. (68%)
- likely Over 100 South Carolina Republican leaders have joined Annie Andrews' campaign. (68%)
- likely Darline Graham was chosen by Washington insiders for the Senate position. (68%)
- likely Darline Graham admits to not being very informed on national security issues. (68%)
- likely South Carolina's debt has reached $40 trillion. (68%)
- likely Annie Andrews plans to ban members of Congress from trading stocks. (68%)
- likely Annie Andrews intends to end taxpayer-funded pensions for members of Congress. (68%)
- likely Annie Andrews proposes stopping congressional pay during government shutdowns. (68%)
- likely Annie Andrews aims to oppose tax increases on families earning less than $500,000. (68%)
- likely Annie Andrews wants to make No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Social Security permanent. (68%)
- likely Annie Andrews wants to end special tax breaks for data centers. (68%)
- likely Annie Andrews commits to serving no more than two terms as a senator. (68%)
- likely Darline Graham's brother passed away recently. (68%)
Sources
- PBS NewsHour — Live Results: South Carolina Senate midterm election
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-results-south-carolina-senate-midterm-election - Roll Call — 5 things to watch for in Tuesday’s midterm elections
https://rollcall.com/2026/11/02/things-watch-midterm-elections-senate-house/ - Fox News — DR ANNIE ANDREWS: South Carolina should expect more from their senator
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/dr-annie-andrews-south-carolina-should-expect-more-senator