Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate seat for Democrats

Annie Andrews, a doctor with no political background, has won a Senate seat in South Carolina, beating Republican Darline Graham on Tuesday. Andrews is the first Democrat to win the seat in 26 years and the first woman South Carolina has sent to the Senate. The result surprised many people because Donald Trump won the state by 18 points in 2024. Graham had been appointed to the seat in July after her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, died. She faced criticism during her campaign because she admitted she knew little about national security. Andrews received support from two former state governors, one Republican and one Democrat. The Associated Press confirmed her victory just before 11 p.m. on election night.