Democrat Annie Andrews has won the Senate race in South Carolina, marking the first Democratic victory in the state in 28 years. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing BBC News.
A former paediatrician, Andrews was on course to pull off a stunning upset in Tuesday's midterm elections, according to the BBC's US partner CBS. She becomes the first Democratic senator for South Carolina in almost three decades.
Republican candidate Darline Graham is projected to have lost her race. Graham was appointed to fill the seat in July 2026 after the sudden death of her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, a move that won support from President Donald Trump.
A political newcomer, Graham conceded during the primary that she was "not that informed on national security." During her primary campaign, she acknowledged her lack of political experience, particularly after stumbling on a foreign policy question during a recent debate.
Asked about the US stance towards Taiwan, Graham had said: "National security is not my thing, not my area of expertise, but I do support the military."
Her brother, Lindsey Graham, was elected to the Senate in 2002 and was one of Washington's most influential voices on foreign policy, often pushing for US military intervention overseas.
Trump won the state by 18 points in 2024.
The result represents a significant gain for Democrats, who have not held this Senate seat for 28 years.