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Annie Andrews Chances of Beating Darline Graham After Senate Race Shakeup

Graham’s decision to run, with Trump’s endorsement, reshapes the Republican field and changes the outlook for Andrews.

Annie Andrews Chances of Beating Darline Graham After Senate Race Shakeup
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Jul 20, 2026
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Darline Graham entered South Carolina’s special Senate election with President Donald Trump’s endorsement, reshaping a crowded Republican primary. Newsweek reports that Annie Andrews has an opening if Republicans remain divided, but the state’s political fundamentals favor a GOP hold.

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Interim senator and Republican candidate for a full term

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Democratic Senate candidate whose general-election prospects are assessed

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Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

Senator supporting Ralph Norman in the race

Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Former senator whose death opened the seat

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Representative who withdrew from the Senate contest

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

Representative and Republican Senate contender

Mark Lynch
R · SC

Businessman and Republican Senate contender

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Darline Graham

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

Representative and Republican Senate contender

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader who praised Graham but said he would not endorse in the primary

Tom Cotton
R · AR · SEN

Senator who endorsed Darline Graham

Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Senator supporting Ralph Norman in the race

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Darline Graham to the interim Senate seat; Jimmy Carter, Former president mentioned in election history; Pamela Evette, Lieutenant governor and Republican Senate contender

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Trump Endorses Darline Graham for Senate

Outlets agree that Donald Trump endorsed interim Senator Darline Graham Nordone and urged her to run in South Carolina's special Republican primary to fill her late brother's seat. Left-leaning outlets view the endorsement critically, with The Daily Beast portraying it as a 'Power Grab.' Center outlets examine the broader race dynamics and potential Democratic prospects. Right-leaning outlets, including Breitbart, spotlight Trump urging Graham to enter the primary with his backing.

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