Democrat Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, defeated Republican Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina’s Nov. 3 Senate election, becoming the first Democrat to win a Senate race in the state since 1998 and the first woman elected to represent South Carolina in the chamber [sootoday.com][cbsnews.com][time.com]. The Associated Press called the race at 10:39 p.m. EST; with 93% of votes counted, Andrews had 50.6% of the vote to Graham’s 47.2% [pbs.org][time.com]. Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Graham to finish the term of her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, after his death in July. President Donald Trump recommended the appointment, endorsed her campaign and appeared at rallies for her [lemonde.fr][cbsnews.com][timesofisrael.com]. The result helped Democrats take control of the Senate, according to the Associated Press [ksl.com]. Andrews campaigned on lowering costs and expanding access to health care; Graham faced criticism over her political experience after saying national security was not her area of expertise [gpb.org][aljazeera.com][bbc.co.uk]. Andrews will serve a full Senate term [cbsnews.com]. Highlights: • Campaign spending: Andrews outraised Graham by more than $22 million, while Republican outside groups spent about $27 million and Democratic groups about $24 million on the race [aljazeera.com][brecorder.com][samaa.tv]. • Republican support: About 8 in 10 South Carolina Republican voters backed Darline Graham, compared with about 9 in 10 who supported Lindsey Graham in 2020 [sootoday.com]. • Cross-party support: Former Republican Gov. David Beasley and former Democratic Gov. Jim Hodges jointly endorsed Andrews shortly before Election Day [salon.com][reddit.com]. • Health proposals: Andrews proposed a public health insurance option and measures addressing the influence of insurers, pharmaceutical companies and large hospital systems [wcnc.com]. • Party split: Senate Majority Leader John Thune did not endorse Graham, though he called her a strong candidate [straitstimes.com]. Perspectives: Annie Andrews, senator-elect: In an interview before the election, Andrews said she was willing to work with President Trump to address problems facing South Carolina [qcnews.com]. (Queen City News) Darline Graham, Republican senator: After conceding, Graham said conservatives had work to do and called for them to stay involved as the party charts a path forward [sootoday.com]. (Associated Press via SooToday) President Donald Trump: As Democratic wins mounted, Trump said he would have won in a landslide if he had been on the ballot [timesofisrael.com]. 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