Dr. Annie Andrews enters race

Dr. Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, entered the South Carolina Senate race after losing to Nancy Mace in 2022.

Lindsay Graham's legacy

Lindsay Graham, who died in July, held the South Carolina Senate seat for 23 years before his sister Darline Graham was appointed.

Darline Graham's campaign

Darline Graham, appointed to Lindsay Graham's seat by Governor Henry McMaster in July, has been absent from the campaign trail.

Darline Graham's response

During a primary debate, Darline Graham said, 'national security is not my thing' when asked about Taiwan and the South China Sea.

“national security is not my thing”

Andrews' focus on healthcare

Andrews says her pediatrician background motivates her to fight for healthcare access and stop Medicaid budget cuts.

Andrews' data center concerns

Andrews highlights rural communities' opposition to data centers, including Spartanburg residents upset about a $3 billion facility.

Andrews' diesel price focus

Andrews emphasizes diesel prices, noting farmers and shrimpers are crushed by record-high costs.

Andrews' bipartisanship goal

Andrews wants to build a new era of bipartisanship and compromise to solve national problems.

“I really hope to be a part of a new era of bipartisanship and compromise. That’s the only way we’re going to be able to effectively solve so many of the problems we’re facing across the country.”

Andrews' opposition to Graham

Andrews says Darline Graham is listening to Washington insiders, not South Carolinians, about their problems.

“She’s taking South Carolinians’ votes for granted.”

Trump's attack on Andrews

President Trump referred to Andrews using a slur, calling her 'Trannie', after her stance on gender-affirming care.

“Trannie”

Andrews' campaign strategy

Andrews plans to campaign everywhere, listen to voters, and communicate her plans clearly, like a doctor.

Andrews' term limits

Andrews committed to serving only two terms in the Senate, supporting term limits and banning Congress members from trading stock.

Andrews' healthcare system critique

Andrews says the healthcare system is broken, with insurance companies profiting while patients face medical bankruptcy.

Andrews' children

Andrews has three children, aged 14, 12, and almost 10, who support her campaign.

Andrews' Senate goal

Andrews aims to be remembered for building a healthcare system accessible and affordable for all, especially vulnerable children.