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Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race in major upset

NPR | By Gavin Jackson,
Steve Inskeep
Published November 4, 2026 at 3:51 AM CST

Democrat Annie Andrews defeated GOP Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina's Senate race, a stunning upset in a state that President Trump won by nearly 18 points in 2024.

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