Democratic
Annie Andrews
Major-party general-election nominee.
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South Carolina U.S. Senate election, 2026
Annie Andrews vs. Republican nominee TBD. Interim appointee running.
VotePredictor forecast
Republican nominee TBD favored
Lean R · predicted margin R+12.1
77%
chance to win
Poll-driven model · 1 matched poll. Full forecast history and methodology →
Republican
Republican nominee TBD
Major-party general-election nominee.
Other listed candidates: Duke Buckner, Russell Fry, Darline Graham, Mark Lynch, Mark McBride, Darius L. Mitchell, Clark Neilson, Ralph Norman, Mark Sanford, Samuel Shepherd.
Other listed candidates
- Mark Hackett · Constitution
- Kasie Whitener · Libertarian
- Catherine Fleming Bruce · Democratic, write-in
Polls
| Pollster | Date | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Research | 2026-03-01 | R+5.0 |
Other forecasts
Cook
Solid R
IE
Likely R
Sabato
Safe R
WH
Lean R
Econ
Lean R
RCP
Likely R
DDHQ
Likely R
Fox
Solid R
VoteHub
Likely R
FPO
Likely R
ST
Likely R
Published ratings are categorical, not probabilities, and remain independent of VotePredictor. Sources and update dates ↗
Candidate news
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The New Republic · July 21, 2026
MAGA Rages at Lindsey Graham’s Sister for “Idiotic” Decision
Lindsey Graham’s little sister has officially decided to run for his empty Senate seat—much to the chagrin of MAGA world.South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to temporarily fill Graham’s vacancy last week, days after the 71-…
The New Republic · July 21, 2026
Annie Andrews Chances of Beating Darline Graham
Democrat Annie Andrews entered South Carolina's Senate race expecting to face one of the state's most entrenched political figures. Just weeks later, the political landscape has been completely transformed. The death of longtime Republican Senator Lindsey Gra…
Biztoc.com · July 20, 2026
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Ms. Magazine · July 20, 2026
Annie Andrews on How Lindsey Graham's Death Shifted Senate Race
Dr. Annie Andrews, Democratic candidate for South Carolina’s U.S. Senate race, told Newsweek the death of Senator Lindsey Graham has shaken up the election for Republicans but that her focus has not changed. Graham, who had represented South Carolina in the S…
Biztoc.com · July 18, 2026