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Live Results: South Carolina Senate midterm election

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In short

Republican Darline Graham faces Democratic candidate Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, in South Carolina's Senate midterm election. Graham entered the chamber through an appointment following the July death of her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham. The late senator had already secured the party nomination before his passing, prompting a special election that Graham subsequently won to clinch her place on the ballot. This general election determines who will permanently serve out the remainder of the term.

Key points

  • The election marks a definitive contest between Darline Graham and Democratic challenger…: The election marks a definitive contest between Darline Graham and Democratic challenger Annie Andrews.
  • Darline Graham successfully advanced from an appointed interim role to the official party…: Darline Graham successfully advanced from an appointed interim role to the official party nominee on the November ballot.
  • The vacancy originally emerged after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham died following his init…: The vacancy originally emerged after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham died following his initial primary victory.

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Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-results-south-carolina-senate-midterm-election Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Live Results: South Carolina Senate midterm election Politics Nov 3, 2026 9:30 AM EST WATCH LIVE: Election night 2026 PBS News special coverage After Sen. Lindsey Graham died in July after winning South Carolina's Republican nomination, his sister, Darline Graham, was appointed to take his seat. Stand with free and independent journalism. Join Press Pass from PBS News The new Sen. Graham then won a special election to replace him on the ballot in November. She faces Democrat Annie Andrews, a pediatrician. -- Matt Loffman A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now

WATCH LIVE: Election night 2026 PBS News special coverage After Sen. Lindsey Graham died in July after winning South Carolina's Republican nomination, his sister, Darline Graham, was appointed to take his seat. Stand with free and independent journalism. Join Press Pass from PBS News The new Sen. Graham then won a special election to replace him on the…

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