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NYTIMES (Emily Davies) - Some Democrats Say Senate Race In South Carolina Is Winnable. Others, not so much.

Dr. Annie Andrews, a Democrat, is hoping to defeat Senator Darline Graham. Even some of her most ardent supporters sense that her bid is a long shot.

What is the sentiment among some of Dr. Annie Andrews' supporters regarding her bid to unseat Senator Darline Graham in South Carolina?
Even some of Dr. Annie Andrews' most ardent supporters sense that her bid to defeat Senator Darline Graham is a long shot, while other Democrats believe the race is winnable.
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Who is the Democratic candidate seeking to defeat Senator Darline Graham in the South Carolina Senate race?
Dr. Annie Andrews is the Democrat hoping to defeat Senator Darline Graham in the South Carolina Senate race.
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Related article: MS NOW (Youtube): ‘We have the momentum’: Democrat insists South Carolina race is more competitive than you think •

Related article: MS NOW (Youtube): 'Wildly unimpressed': Dem nominee in SC Senate primary reacts to GOP runoff •

From related MS NOW (Youtube): 'Wildly unimpressed': Dem nominee in SC Senate primary reacts to GOP runoff
How did the Democratic nominee react to the results of the GOP runoff in the South Carolina Senate primary?
The Democratic nominee, Dr. Annie Andrews, stated she was "wildly unimpressed" by the outcome.
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From related MS NOW (Youtube): 'Wildly unimpressed': Dem nominee in SC Senate primary reacts to GOP runoff
Which candidate advanced to the GOP runoff in the South Carolina Senate primary?
Darline, the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, advanced to the GOP runoff.
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From related MS NOW (Youtube): 'Wildly unimpressed': Dem nominee in SC Senate primary reacts to GOP runoff
Who is the Democratic nominee in the South Carolina Senate primary race as of August 2026?
Dr. Annie Andrews is the Democratic nominee in the race.
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Related article: MS NOW (Youtube): 'Wildy unimpressed': Dem nominee in SC Senate primary reacts to GOP runoff •

From related MS NOW (Youtube): 'Wildy unimpressed': Dem nominee in SC Senate primary reacts to GOP runoff
Who is the Democratic nominee in the South Carolina Senate primary race?
Dr. Annie Andrews is the Democratic nominee in the South Carolina Senate primary race.
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From related MS NOW (Youtube): 'Wildy unimpressed': Dem nominee in SC Senate primary reacts to GOP runoff
Who advanced to the GOP runoff in the South Carolina Senate primary?
Darline Wildy, the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, has advanced to the GOP runoff in the South Carolina Senate primary.
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Related article: AXIOS (Natalie Daher): South Carolina GOP Senate primary heads to a runoff •

From related AXIOS (Natalie Daher): South Carolina GOP Senate primary heads to a runoff
What is the historical context regarding Democratic victories in U.S. Senate elections in South Carolina?
South Carolina is considered one of the nation's most reliably Republican states, and Democrats have not won a U.S. Senate election there since 1998.
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From related AXIOS (Natalie Daher): South Carolina GOP Senate primary heads to a runoff
Who is the Democratic candidate expected to face the eventual Republican nominee in the November election in South Carolina?
The eventual Republican nominee will be heavily favored against Democrat Annie Andrews in the November election.
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From related AXIOS (Natalie Daher): South Carolina GOP Senate primary heads to a runoff
What are the backgrounds and platforms of the primary candidates Darline Graham, Ralph Norman, and Russell Fry?
Darline Graham (62) is an incumbent who entered the race on July 20 after being appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster; she positions herself as a political outsider and a reliable vote for Trump's agenda. Rep. Ralph Norman (73) presents himself as a proven conservative and argues voters should judge candidates by their records rather than famous names. Rep. Russell Fry (41) describes himself as a next-generation conservative with a congressional résumé and experience winning a Trump-aligned Republican primary.
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From related AXIOS (Natalie Daher): South Carolina GOP Senate primary heads to a runoff
Who are the three dominant forces in the South Carolina Republican Senate primary contest according to the reported results?
The three dominant forces are Sen. Darline Graham, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.), and Rep. Russell Fry (R-S.C.). No candidate won the majority required to secure the nomination outright, narrowing a nine-candidate contest to a head-to-head fight between Graham and one of the other two.
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Related article: NEWSNATIONNOW (Sarah Davis and The Hill): Graham, Andrews neck and neck in South Carolina Senate race: Poll •

From related NEWSNATIONNOW (Sarah Davis and The Hill): Graham, Andrews neck and neck in South Carolina Senate race: Poll
What does the recent poll indicate regarding the margin between Darline Graham and Annie Andrews in the South Carolina Senate race?
The survey found that Darline Graham is leading Annie Andrews by just one point among likely South Carolina voters.
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From related NEWSNATIONNOW (Sarah Davis and The Hill): Graham, Andrews neck and neck in South Carolina Senate race: Poll
Who are the candidates currently competing in the South Carolina Senate race according to the poll?
The candidates are Darline Graham and Annie Andrews.
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Related article: ABCNEWS: Darline Graham faces battle for her brother's seat in South Carolina senate primary •

Related article: ABCNEWS: S. Carolina Republicans try to extend winning streak as Sen. Graham seeks fifth term •

Related article: NYTIMES (Patricia Mazzei): Lindsey Graham Wins Republican Senate Primary in South Carolina •

Related article: NPR (Gavin Jackson): In South Carolina, GOP Voters decide who they want to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham •

From related NPR (Gavin Jackson): In South Carolina, GOP Voters decide who they want to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
When is the election to choose the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in South Carolina to replace Lindsey Graham?
The election to choose the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in South Carolina is scheduled for November.
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From related NPR (Gavin Jackson): In South Carolina, GOP Voters decide who they want to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
Who is facing a crowded field of candidates to replace Lindsey Graham as the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate?
Sen. Darline Graham, who is currently serving out the remainder of her brother's term, is facing a crowded field of candidates to replace him on the ballot.
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From related NPR (Gavin Jackson): In South Carolina, GOP Voters decide who they want to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
What is happening in South Carolina regarding the vacancy left by the late Senator Lindsey Graham?
Republican voters are deciding who they want to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham on the ballot as the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in November.
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From related NPR (Gavin Jackson): In South Carolina, GOP Voters decide who they want to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
Who is the current person serving out the remainder of the late Senator Lindsey Graham's term in South Carolina?
Sen. Darline Graham is currently serving out the remainder of her brother's term.
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Related article: WASHINGTONPOST (Erin Cox): GOP hold on South Carolina’s Senate seat is slipping •

Related article: NYTIMES (Reid J. Epstein): Is Trump’s Endorsement of Darline Graham Enough in South Carolina Senate Runoff? •

Related article: NYTIMES (Kellen Browning): Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Maine and South Carolina •

Related article: REDSTATE (RedState): With Darline Graham's Runoff Victory, the South Carolina Senate Race Is Set •

Related article: ABCNEWS: South Carolina special Senate primary election results •

From related ABCNEWS: South Carolina special Senate primary election results
When is the runoff election for the South Carolina special Senate primary scheduled to take place?
The runoff election is scheduled for Aug. 25.
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From related ABCNEWS: South Carolina special Senate primary election results
Who is projected to advance to the runoff in the South Carolina special Senate primary election?
Sen. Darline Graham is projected to advance to a runoff election.
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Related article: NYTIMES (Eduardo Medina, Emily Cochrane and Nick Corasaniti): South Carolina Senate Does Not Act on New Midterm Map, Defying Trump •

Related article: THE HILL (Youtube): BREAKING: Darline Graham wins SC GOP Senate primary runoff to replace late brother | Sunrise •

From related THE HILL (Youtube): BREAKING: Darline Graham wins SC GOP Senate primary runoff to replace late brother | Sunrise
What position is Darline Graham running to occupy on the November ballot?
Darline Graham won the runoff to replace her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), on the November ballot.
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From related THE HILL (Youtube): BREAKING: Darline Graham wins SC GOP Senate primary runoff to replace late brother | Sunrise
What is the relationship between Darline Graham and the late Senator Lindsey Graham?
Darline Graham is the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).
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From related THE HILL (Youtube): BREAKING: Darline Graham wins SC GOP Senate primary runoff to replace late brother | Sunrise
Who won the South Carolina Republican primary runoff for the Senate seat?
Senator Darline Graham (R-S.C.) won the South Carolina Republican primary runoff, according to Decision Desk HQ.
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Related article: MS NOW (Youtube): Trump-backed Darline Graham wins SC GOP Senate runoff •

Related article: AXIOS (Kathleen Hunter): Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP Senate runoff •

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Related article: NYTIMES (Patricia Mazzei): Darline Graham Advances to the Republican Senate Runoff in South Carolina •

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