VAST VIEW Democrat Annie Andrews Stuns GOP, Flips Deep-Red South Carolina Senate Seat
Pediatrician Annie Andrews pulled off a shocking Senate upset in South Carolina, defeating Darline Graham, who inherited the seat after her brother Lindsey Graham's death.
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Democrat Annie Andrews has won a South Carolina Senate seat in what both PBS NewsHour and NPR describe as a major upset, defeating Republican Sen. Darline Graham in a state that has reliably backed President Trump.
Andrews, a pediatrician, ran against Graham, who was appointed to the seat following the death of her brother, longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham, according to NPR. Her win marks a rare Democratic breakthrough in a deeply conservative state.
PBS NewsHour notes the result is a particularly stinging blow for Republicans given that South Carolina backed Trump three times by double-digit margins, underscoring just how unexpected Andrews' victory is for the GOP heading into future elections.
Sources: PBS NewsHour · NPR National
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