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Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race

Headline from CBS News · First reported Nov 3, 1:50 AM ET () · Updated Nov 3, 11:12 PM ET · 15 sources, 19 articles

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Democrat Annie Andrews won a stunning upset over GOP Sen. Darline Graham, who was running for her late brother Lindsey Graham's seat.

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Left5

New York TimesLeft-CenterHigh·Nov 3, 11:12 PM ET

Democrats Flip South Carolina Senate Seat

In the first big surprise of election night, Senator Darline Graham, a Republican, lost her seat to a Democratic challenger in South Carolina. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains how the senator’s missteps contributed to her loss.

Al JazeeraLeft-CenterMixed·Nov 3, 10:39 PM ET

Democrat Annie Andrews flips South Carolina’s Senate seat

Andrews beats Republican incumbent Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, in a major upset.

Mother JonesLeft-CenterHigh·Nov 3, 10:10 PM ET

“A Monumental Upset”: Annie Andrews Flips South Carolina Senate Seat

In a closely watched race, South Carolina voters delivered the biggest upset of Election Night so far and elected a Democrat to the Senate for the first time since 1998. Dr. Annie Andrews, a pediatrician and mother of three, flipped this seat blue and defeated political neophyte Darline Graham, the…

NBC NewsLeft-CenterHigh·Nov 3, 9:58 PM ET

Democrat Annie Andrews defeats GOP Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina, a major upset

NBC News projects that Graham failed to secure a full term after she was appointed to the seat held by her late brother.

ABC NewsLeft-CenterHigh·Nov 3, 1:50 AM ET

South Carolina Senate race gets unexpectedly close after Lindsey Graham's sister Darline stumbles

Republican Sen. Darline Graham and Democrat Annie Andrews face off in a historic South Carolina election that will send the state’s first woman to the U.S. Senate

Right7

Daily MailRightMostly Factual·Nov 3, 11:09 PM ET

Darline Graham loses late brother Lindsey's South Carolina Senate seat in seismic defeat for Republicans as Democratic demolition takes shape

Darline Graham has been defeated by Democrat Annie Andrews in South Carolina, dealing a stinging blow to Donald Trump.

TheBlazeRightMixed·Nov 3, 10:57 PM ET

Darline Graham loses Lindsey Graham's South Carolina seat to pediatrician

Darline Graham has lost the U.S. Senate seat long held by her brother in South Carolina. Graham had been the Republican candidate for only a couple of months after winning a Republican primary runoff following a fast-tracked special election . 'For the Good of our Nation ... I hope Darline does…

Washington TimesRight-CenterMixed·Nov 3, 10:05 PM ET

Annie Andrews flips South Carolina Senate seat, thwarting GOP's pick to succeed late Lindsey Graham

Democrat Annie Andrews pulled off one of the night's biggest surprises, defeating Sen. Darline Graham and becoming the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from South Carolina in nearly three decades.

New York PostRight-CenterMixed·Nov 3, 10:04 PM ET

Democrat Annie Andrews stuns Darline Graham, flips South Carolina Senate seat

With polls showing a tighter-than-expected contest, outside Republican groups poured millions of dollars into the race to shore up Graham's victory.

CBS NewsRight-CenterMostly Factual·Nov 3, 10:01 PM ET

Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race

Democrat Annie Andrews won a stunning upset over GOP Sen. Darline Graham, who was running for her late brother Lindsey Graham's seat.

Fox NewsRightLow·Nov 3, 9:16 PM ET

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.

NewsNationRight-CenterHigh·Nov 3, 6:00 AM ET

Live results: Annie Andrews defeats Darline Graham for South Carolina Senate seat

Two weeks ahead of the midterms, President Trump traveled to South Carolina to support Graham.

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