By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/ap-voter-poll-senate-voters-in-south-carolina-have-doubts-about-darline-grahams-experience Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter AP Voter Poll: Senate voters in South Carolina have doubts about Darline Graham's experience Politics Nov 3, 2026 8:10 PM EST 2026 ELECTION COVERAGE: Watch Live | Poll Closing Times | All Live Results | Live Updates | Live Fact Check After the July death of Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, his sister, Darline Graham, was appointed to fill the open seat, and she then chose to stand for election. But voters do not necessarily see Darline Graham as having the same political skills as her brother. Stand with free and independent journalism. Join Press Pass from PBS News About 6 in 10 Senate voters in South Carolina say Darline Graham does not have the right experience to serve as a senator, though most Republican voters believe she does, The AP Voter Poll found. Voters are divided on whether her Democratic opponent, pediatrician Annie Andrews, is "too extreme" in her views. AP Voter Poll: In Georgia…
AP Voter Poll: Senate voters in South Carolina have doubts about Darline Graham's experience
In short
In South Carolina, approximately 6 in 10 voters question Darline Graham's background, even though most base Republicans maintain confidence in her qualifications. Meanwhile, voters are closely divided over whether Democratic challenger Annie Andrews holds views that are too extreme. These concerns reflect larger national dynamics, where competitive races in Georgia and Ohio are also being defined by voter polarization and debates over candidate extremism.
Key points
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