Democrat Annie Andrews to face off against Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina, CBS News projects

Updated on: June 9, 2026 / 10:12 PM EDT / CBS News

Democrat Annie Andrews to face off against Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina, CBS News projects

TL;DR

  • Annie Andrews won South Carolina's Democratic primary for Senate.
  • Andrews will face Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham in the November election.
  • Lindsey Graham won the Republican nomination for his Senate seat.
  • Graham has been the senator for South Carolina since 2003.
  • Andrews, a pediatrician, previously lost to Republican Rep. Nancy Mace two years ago.
  • Andrews stated her intention to challenge Graham, calling him a "career, corrupt, cowardly politician."
  • No Democrat has won statewide office in South Carolina since 2000.