Massive upset: Andrews downs Trump-backed Graham in ruby-red South Carolina

Annie Andrews, a pediatrician and political outsider, pulled off a historic upset in South Carolina's Senate race despite Trump's rally for Darlene Graham.

Massive upset: Andrews downs Trump-backed Graham in ruby-red South Carolina

TL;DR

  • Annie Andrews, a Democrat, has defeated appointed GOP Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina.
  • This marks the first time in nearly 30 years that a Democrat has won a Senate election in South Carolina.
  • President Trump made campaign stops to support Graham, but it was not enough to secure her victory.
  • Andrews, a pediatrician, focused her campaign on affordability and healthcare costs.
  • Graham emphasized her support for Trump's agenda and addressed cost of living issues.