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Democrat Annie Andrews Defeats Republican Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate Race
Democrat Annie Andrews won South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat, defeating Republican Darline Graham in an upset victory. Graham, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of her brother Senator Lindsey Graham, failed to secure a full term in the election.
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Left-leaning outlets characterized the result as a stunning upset and rejection of nepotism, with some framing it as a significant Democratic victory in a traditionally Republican state. The New Republic emphasized voters' rejection of 'groundless nepotism,' while other outlets highlighted Andrews' profile as a pediatrician winning in a traditionally GOP area.
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