Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate seat
Democrat Annie Andrews has won the United States Senate seat in South Carolina, defeating Republican Darline Graham by about ten percentage points, according to CBS News, NBC News and Decision Desk HQ. Republican Alan Wilson led the governor's race by a narrow margin. Donald Trump had endorsed Graham and campaigned for her. The result is the first Democratic Senate win in South Carolina since 1998, and it reflects ticket-splitting, with voters choosing a Republican governor and a Democratic senator.
Key facts
- Trump's endorsement of Graham was made through his social media posts.
- The governor and Senate results were reported by CBS News, NBC News and Decision Desk HQ.
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Why it matters
A Democratic Senate win in a state that has not elected one since 1998 signals voters split their tickets.
What changed
First published from Fortune