# Annie Andrews Wins South Carolina Senate Seat

> Annie Andrews defeats Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate race after Lindsey Graham's death.
- Title: Annie Andrews Wins South Carolina Senate Seat · Rolling Stone
- Summary: Annie Andrews defeats Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate race after Lindsey Graham's death.
- Keywords: annie andrews, south carolina, senate seat, lindsey graham, darline graham, democrat, south carolina senate, get out the vote, healthcare, diesel prices, Rolling Stone
- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/annie-andrews-darline-graham-south-carolina-senate-seat-1235652370
- Author: Tessa Stuart
- Published: 2026-11-04T03:14:49+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: annie andrews, south carolina, senate seat, lindsey graham, darline graham, democrat, south carolina senate, get out the vote, healthcare, diesel prices
## Annie Andrews Wins Senate Seat
Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, claimed the South Carolina Senate seat last held by Lindsey Graham and Strom Thurmond since 1964.
## Lindsey Graham's Death
Lindsey Graham died unexpectedly in July 2026, leaving his sister Darline Graham to fill his seat.
## Andrews' Campaign Focus
Andrews emphasized healthcare, data centers, and diesel prices as priorities after Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

> I’m in this race because of my experience working within America’s broken healthcare system
## Key takeaway

Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, won the South Carolina Senate seat previously held by Lindsey Graham after his unexpected death in July 2026.