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Pediatrician Annie Andrews Challenges Lindsey Graham for 2026 Senate Seat

Her campaign will highlight Graham’s Trump ties through a focus on healthcare, childcare, economic relief for working families.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., questions Secretary of State Marco Rubio as he testifies before the Senate Committee on Appropriations subcommittee hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2026 budget request for the U.S. Department of State on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
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Overview

  • Andrews officially launched her 2026 bid on May 29 to unseat 22-year incumbent Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina.
  • She accuses Graham of shifting his positions over two decades and prioritizing special interests over everyday Americans.
  • Her debut ad contrasts Graham’s past criticism of Trump with his current alliance and voting record on Trump appointees.
  • Andrews is centering her platform on child-focused policies including a permanent child tax credit, lower healthcare and childcare costs, and stronger Medicaid protections.
  • Graham enters the race with nearly $16 million in campaign funds and benefits from South Carolina’s long-standing Republican lean.