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South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades
Publication: BBC News
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Source published: 04/11/2026, 03:24:34 UTC
Briefing created: 09/11/2026, 04:47:23 UTC
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Briefings
South Carolina elected a Democratic senator for the first time in nearly three decades, with Annie Andrews projected to defeat Darline Graham, a Trump appointee who took her brother's seat following his death. This marks a significant political shift in the state's legislative branch.
Key points
- Annie Andrews is projected to defeat Darline Graham in the South Carolina Senate election.
- Darline Graham was handpicked by President Trump to take her brother's seat after his death.
Context
This election result represents a major political milestone for South Carolina, reversing a long period of Democratic dominance in the state legislature.
Limitations
The evidence provided is a single sentence summary without specific dates, voter turnout figures, or detailed campaign performance data. The outcome is based on projections rather than confirmed final results.
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