From Salon · Alex Galbraith · · 50s
Andrews defeats Graham in South Carolina Senate shocker
Dr. Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate seat in historic Democratic upset.
In brief
Dr. Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate seat in historic Democratic upset. Dr. Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, defeated incumbent Republican Darline Graham in a South Carolina Senate race, becoming the state's first Democratic senator since 1998. Originally reported by Salon.
Historic Democratic win
Dr. Annie Andrews becomes South Carolina's first Democratic senator since 1998.
Upset in red state
Andrews defeats incumbent Republican Darline Graham in a close Senate race.
Graham's Trump ties
Graham, hand-picked by Trump to succeed Sen. Lindsey Graham, faced strong GOP support.
Black voter impact
High turnout among Black voters helped swing the race to Andrews.
Bipartisan endorsement
Andrews receives bipartisan support from two former South Carolina governors.
What matters most
Dr. Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, defeated incumbent Republican Darline Graham in a South Carolina Senate race, becoming the state's first Democratic senator since 1998.
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