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SC Senate race 2026 – Graham and Andrews clash on policy

Overview

On October 6, the Senate Leadership Fund, a major Republican super PAC, announced a $5 million allocation to support Darline Graham. The expenditure is being treated as an ‘insurance policy’ due to the highly competitive nature of the contest, where polling has shown the candidates in a virtual tie or with Graham holding narrow leads. While Graham has received significant institutional support, financial filings show Andrews has raised over $10.8 million, significantly outpacing Graham’s approximately $347,000.

Following social media attacks from Donald Trump involving anti-transgender rhetoric, Annie Andrews released a 30-second television advertisement to address criticisms regarding her stance on transgender issues. In the ad, Andrews, a pediatrician, stated, ‘I don’t support biological men playing women’s sports and I don’t support — and haven’t ever performed — gender surgery for minors.’

Graham’s campaign has dismissed the advertisement, claiming Andrews is ‘openly lying about her record’ and citing her 2022 opposition to a state law banning transgender athletes from women’s sports teams.

Entities

South Carolina · Donald Trump · Darline Graham · Lindsey Graham · Ralph Norman

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  • "Darline Graham secured approximately 31% of the vote in the special primary."

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    "Darline Graham secured approximately 32.7% of the vote in the special primary."

    The claims assert different percentages (approximately 32.7% vs approximately 31%) for Darline Graham's vote share in the special primary.

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Annie Andrews responds to Trump's anti-transgender slur

    South Carolina Democrat Annie Andrews released a TV ad addressing transgender issues following anti-transgender slurs from Donald Trump during her Senate campaign against Darline Graham.

  2. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Senate Leadership Fund allocates $5 million for Darline Graham in South Carolina

    The Senate Leadership Fund is allocating $5 million to support Republican Darline Graham in a tight South Carolina Senate race against Democrat Annie Andrews.

  3. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Darline Graham Nordone leads Annie Andrews in South Carolina Senate poll

    A Trafalgar Group poll shows South Carolina’s U.S. Senate race is a virtual tie, with Republican Darline Graham Nordone leading Democrat Annie Andrews by just 1.1 percentage points.

  4. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Darline Graham agrees to debate Annie Andrews in South Carolina Senate race

    Senator Darline Graham has agreed to debate Democratic challenger Dr. Annie Andrews on October 11 in South Carolina, following weeks of pressure from the Andrews campaign.

  5. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Darline Graham wins South Carolina Republican Senate primary

    Darline Graham has won the South Carolina Republican Senate primary following a Donald Trump endorsement. During her victory speech, her comments on her parents' deaths sparked debate over healthcare.

  6. [POLITICS] 28 sources
    Darline Graham wins South Carolina Republican Senate primary runoff

    Darline Graham won the South Carolina Republican Senate primary runoff, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman with Trump's endorsement. She will face Democrat Annie Andrews in the November general election.

  7. [POLITICS] 100 sources
    Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP Senate runoff

    Darline Graham won the South Carolina Republican Senate runoff, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman with Trump's backing. She will face Democrat Annie Andrews in the November general election.

  8. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Tim Scott defends Darline Graham's national security credentials

    Senator Tim Scott defended Darline Graham's qualifications for the South Carolina Senate runoff after she admitted during a debate that she is not well-informed on national security issues.

  9. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Darline Graham Nordone faces scrutiny over foreign policy knowledge

    Senator Darline Graham Nordone faces criticism after admitting ignorance on Taiwan-China policy during a debate, subsequently pivoting her campaign toward cultural issues with support from Donald Trump.

  10. [POLITICS] 41 sources
    Darline Graham faces SC Senate runoff amid national security debate scrutiny

    Interim Senator Darline Graham faces a Republican runoff against Rep. Ralph Norman in South Carolina. Trump is campaigning for Graham following her debate admission regarding limited national security knowledge

  11. [POLITICS] 24 sources
    Darline Graham faces scrutiny over national security knowledge in debate

    South Carolina Senator Darline Graham faced criticism during a GOP Senate debate after admitting she is “not that informed on national security” when asked about Taiwan and the South China Sea.

  12. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Ralph Norman targets South Carolina Senate runoff with SAVE Act focus

    Rep. Ralph Norman is campaigning for the South Carolina Republican Senate runoff, centering his platform on the SAVE Act and criticizing the support of “Washington elites” for opponent Darline Graham Nordone.

  13. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Darline Graham faces Ralph Norman in South Carolina Senate runoff

    Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman will face each other in a South Carolina Republican Senate runoff on August 25 after Graham failed to secure a majority in the August 11 special primary.

  14. [POLITICS] 56 sources
    Darline Graham and Ralph Norman advance to SC Senate runoff

    Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman are headed to a South Carolina Republican Senate primary runoff on August 25 to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

  15. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    South Carolina holds special Republican Senate primary to replace Lindsey Graham

    South Carolina Republicans vote Tuesday in a special primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Darline Graham, endorsed by Donald Trump, is among ten candidates competing for the nomination.

  16. [POLITICS] 13 sources
    South Carolina GOP holds special Senate primary to replace Lindsey Graham

    South Carolina Republicans head to a special primary to fill the late Lindsey Graham's Senate seat, featuring a competitive race between Darline Graham, Russell Fry, Ralph Norman, and Mark Sanford.

  17. [POLITICS] 15 sources
    Darline Graham Secures Trump Endorsement Amid South Carolina Senate Race

    After Lindsey Graham’s death, his sister Darline was appointed to the Senate, received Trump’s endorsement, and is running for a full term amid conservative skepticism and policy calls for tougher Russia‑sanct​

  18. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    South Carolina GOP Senate Primary: Norman Leads, Graham Trails in Poll

    Ralph Norman leads South Carolina GOP Senate primary with 22 % versus Darline Graham’s 19 %; the race follows Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death, with Trump endorsing Graham and Norman targeting the filibuster.

  19. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    South Carolina Senate Race Intensifies After Lindsey Graham's Death

    After Lindsey Graham’s death, his sister Darline, endorsed by Trump, leads a crowded GOP primary for the South Carolina Senate seat amid challenges from Mark Sanford, Ralph Norman and others, with Nancy Mace –

  20. [POLITICS] 31 sources
    Ralph Norman launches Senate campaign to replace Lindsey Graham in South Carolina

    Rep. Ralph Norman entered the South Carolina Senate race to replace the late Lindsey Graham, pledging to push Trump’s America First agenda and the SAVE America Act, with filing July 21‑28 and a primary on Aug.

  21. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Nikki Haley Declines to Run for South Carolina Senate Seat

    Nikki Haley says she will not run in the South Carolina special Senate election to replace Lindsey Graham; other Republican hopefuls and Democrat Annie Andrews will contest the seat.

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