- Democrat Annie Andrews defeated Trump-backed Republican Darline Graham in South Carolina's U.S. Senate election, becoming the state's first Democratic senator in 28 years.
- The seat opened following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, whose sister Darline received President Donald Trump's endorsement despite criticism over her foreign policy inexperience.
- Andrews, a pediatrician, out-fundraised Graham by $22 million as national Democratic and Republican groups poured tens of millions of dollars into the race.
- The high-stakes campaign featured intense rhetoric, including President Donald Trump's personal attacks on Andrews during a South Carolina rally.
- The Democratic pick-up reflects broader voter dissatisfaction with Trump's presidency amid rising living costs and key foreign policy concerns.
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