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Annie
Andrews

Pediatrician and Democratic nominee challenging for South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat in November 2026

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Background

Dr. Annie Andrews is a pediatrician and Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in South Carolina, running in the November 3, 2026 general election against Republican Darline Graham. She grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, and lives in Charleston, South Carolina. Her educational background includes a bachelor's degree from the University of Dayton, an M.D. from the University of Cincinnati, and a master's degree in clinical research from the Medical University of South Carolina. [8, 23]

Andrews worked as a pediatrician at MUSC Children's Hospital in Charleston from 2009 to 2023 and later at Children's National Hospital until June 2026, according to reporting by The State. [23, 24] She holds no elected office and has held none previously. In 2022, she was the Democratic nominee for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District but lost the general election to incumbent Nancy Mace. [12, 14]

The Senate seat she is seeking became vacant following the death of Lindsey Graham; Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham to fill the seat on July 13, 2026. Andrews secured the Democratic nomination and has centered her campaign on healthcare costs and access. [29, 30, 27] Polls in October 2026 described the race as competitive. [32, 37]

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. Senate, South Carolina
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate (South Carolina)
Website
annieandrewsforsenate.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 11
    debate
    Andrews, Graham, and Whitener face off in long-awaited South Carolina Senate debate on SCETV

    The three major Senate candidates — Democrat Annie Andrews, Republican Darline Graham, and Libertarian Kasie Whitener — were scheduled to debate at 7 p.m. on SCETV in Columbia on October 11. Sources announce the debate but do not report its outcome.

    Andrews, Graham and Whitener to face off in long-awaited South Carolina Senate debate · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 10
    news
    CNN examines whether Darline Graham could lose South Carolina Senate seat for the GOP

    CNN published a piece analyzing the competitive SC Senate race, including Andrews's campaign, noting distinctions between Darline Graham and longtime incumbent Lindsey Graham.

    ‘Darline is not Lindsey’: Could a Graham really lose South Carolina for the GOP? | CNN Politics · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 9
    news
    Andrews defends trans rights record and rolls out GOP outreach as Graham campaign cavalry arrives

    Andrews sought to defend her record on transgender issues while reaching out to Republican voters, even as outside Republican spending ramped up in support of Graham.

    SC Senate Race Update: Andrews defends record on trans rights, rolls out GOP outreach as cavalry arrives for Graham · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 7
    news
    Andrews says she has 'a path to victory' despite being the underdog in the Senate race

    Andrews remained publicly undaunted as an underdog, telling reporters she had a path to victory while continuing to campaign across South Carolina.

    'We have a path to victory': Annie Andrews stays undaunted ... - WCIV · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 6
    news
    Andrews calls Medicaid protection her top priority at campaign event in Greer

    At an October 6 campaign event, Andrews said protecting Medicaid would be her top priority and expressed support for a public option.

    Senate candidate Andrews says Medicaid cuts 'will be devastating' to SC · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Oct 6
    news
    Cook Political Report race rating moves to 'Likely Republican,' ABC News 4 reports

    ABC News 4 reported that the Cook Political Report had shifted its rating of the South Carolina Senate race from 'Solid Republican' to 'Likely Republican.'

    President Trump attacks Democrat Annie Andrews using anti-trans slur · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Oct 6
    news
    Senate Leadership Fund pledges $5 million in outside spending to support Graham against Andrews

    The Senate Leadership Fund, a top Republican-aligned super PAC, announced plans to spend $5 million in South Carolina to support Graham, reflecting concern about the competitiveness of the race.

    Top Republican super PAC pledges $5 million for South Carolina Senate race · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Oct 5
    news
    Andrews kicks off statewide 'Patience and Prices' affordability and healthcare tour

    Andrews launched a statewide campaign tour focused on affordability and healthcare issues, running through at least October 7.

    Dr. Annie Andrews kicks off Patience and Prices tour - NewsBreak · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Oct 2
    poll
    Poll: InsiderAdvantage finds Graham at 46%, Andrews at 45% among likely voters

    A Sept. 28–29 InsiderAdvantage poll of 1,200 likely voters showed Graham at 46% and Andrews at 45%, within the 2.83-point margin of error. Andrews was reported to be outspending and outraising Graham.

    Annie Andrews polling against Graham compared to Harrison in 2020 · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Oct 1
    endorsement
    Giffords Law Center endorses Annie Andrews

    The Giffords Law Center listed Andrews as an endorsed candidate in the 2026 South Carolina Senate race.

    Annie Andrews - Giffords Law Center · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Sep 30
    news
    Cook Political Report moves SC Senate race rating from 'Solid Republican' to 'Likely Republican'

    The Cook Political Report shifted its rating of the South Carolina Senate race, reflecting the unexpectedly competitive contest between Andrews and Graham.

    South Carolina Senate Race 2026: Andrews vs. Graham · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  12. Sep 27
    poll
    Poll: Graham leads Andrews by 1.1 points in South Carolina Senate race

    Polling continued to show Graham holding a slim lead over Andrews within the margin of error in the South Carolina Senate race.

    S.C. Senate Poll: Graham Leads Andrews by 1.1 Points · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  13. Sep 26
    poll
    Poll: Trafalgar Group finds Graham leads Andrews 43% to 42% among likely voters

    A Sept. 23–25 Trafalgar Group poll of 1,087 likely voters showed Graham at 43% and Andrews at 42%, within the stated 2.9-point margin of error.

    Poll: Darline Graham leads Annie Andrews by 1% · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  14. Sep 25
    debate
    SCETV formally announces Oct. 11 televised Senate debate with Andrews, Graham, and Whitener

    South Carolina ETV and Public Radio announced they would host, broadcast, and livestream the South Carolina Senate debate on October 11 in Columbia.

    South Carolina ETV and Public Radio to host, broadcast ... · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  15. Sep 16
    news
    Andrews pitches healthcare costs, Medicaid expansion, and affordability as campaign priorities

    In a campaign interview, Andrews identified healthcare costs, Medicaid funding, ACA subsidies, prescription-drug costs, and suspending gas taxes as her top priorities.

    Annie Andrews pitches health care, affordability agenda in Senate ... · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  16. Sep 12
    debate
    Graham and Andrews agree to Oct. 11 SCETV Senate debate

    Graham agreed to a debate hosted by South Carolina ETV, scheduled for October 11. Andrews had called for three televised debates; the SCETV event was the only one both campaigns publicly committed to.

    Graham and Andrews agree to Oct. 11 Senate debate on ... · Sep 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  17. Jun 30
    news
    Andrews has raised nearly $11 million by end of June fundraising period

    By June 30, Andrews had raised nearly $11 million, outpacing Graham, though the figures are not directly comparable due to differing campaign start dates.

    SC Senate debate nears as Graham, Andrews enter final stretch · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  18. Jun 9
    filing
    Annie Andrews wins Democratic primary, becomes party's Senate nominee

    Andrews won the Democratic primary on June 9, 2026, securing the Democratic nomination for the South Carolina U.S. Senate race against Republican Darline Graham.

    Annie Andrews - smarter.vote · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Vote Mama PAC organization
    Listed among Andrews's endorsers; date not established in sources reviewed. en.wikipedia.org
  • Giffords organization
    Endorsed Andrews; announcement date not established in sources reviewed. giffords.org
  • Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs (JAC) organization
    Listed among Andrews's endorsers; date not established in sources reviewed. en.wikipedia.org
  • Charleston City Paper Editorial Board newspaper
    Included Andrews in endorsement editorial 'Our view: Andrews, Lacore, Clyburn deserve your vote Nov. 3,' published October 8, 2026. charlestoncitypaper.com · Oct 8, 2026
  • Pete Buttigieg official
    Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation; endorsed Andrews on August 13, 2026. postandcourier.com · Aug 13, 2026
  • Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund organization
    Announced endorsement on August 6, 2026. everytown.org · Aug 6, 2026
  • End Citizens United organization
    Announced endorsement July 9, 2026; noted Andrews as part of its Unrig Washington program for candidates rejecting corporate PAC money. endcitizensunited.org · Jul 9, 2026
  • Tameika Isaac Devine official
    South Carolina State Senator (D-Richland); endorsement reported by The State on April 17, 2026. thestate.com · Apr 17, 2026
  • EMILYs List organization
    Campaign announced the endorsement on March 19, 2026. drannieandrews.com · Mar 19, 2026
  • 314 Action Fund organization
    Endorsed Andrews on June 18, 2025, describing her as a 'Guardian of Public Health.' en.wikipedia.org · Jun 18, 2025
  • Jaime Harrison official
    Former Democratic National Committee chair and 2020 Democratic Senate nominee in South Carolina; endorsement reported June 4, 2025. en.wikipedia.org · Jun 4, 2025

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$10.80M
Spent
$6.68M
Cash on hand
$4.12M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record S6SC04239(opens in a new tab)

Sources 35

  1. [1] Andrews, Graham and Whitener to face off in long-awaited South Carolina Senate debate(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] ‘Darline is not Lindsey’: Could a Graham really lose South Carolina for the GOP? | CNN Politics(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  3. [3] Annie Andrews - smarter.vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] Opinions Archives - Charleston City Paper(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  5. [5] SC Senate debate nears as Graham, Andrews enter final stretch(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  6. [6] SC Senate Race Update: Andrews defends record on trans rights, rolls out GOP outreach as cavalry arrives for Graham(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  7. [7] 'We have a path to victory': Annie Andrews stays undaunted ... - WCIV(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  8. [8] President Trump attacks Democrat Annie Andrews using anti-trans slur(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  9. [9] Senate candidate Andrews says Medicaid cuts 'will be devastating ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  10. [10] Senate candidate Andrews says Medicaid cuts 'will be devastating' to SC(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  11. [11] Top Republican super PAC pledges $5 million for South Carolina Senate race(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  12. [12] Dr. Annie Andrews kicks off Patience and Prices tour - NewsBreak(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  13. [13] Annie Andrews polling against Graham compared to Harrison in 2020(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  14. [14] Annie Andrews - Giffords Law Center(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  15. [15] South Carolina Senate Race 2026: Andrews vs. Graham(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  16. [16] S.C. Senate Poll: Graham Leads Andrews by 1.1 Points(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  17. [17] Poll: Darline Graham leads Annie Andrews by 1%(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
  18. [18] South Carolina ETV and Public Radio to host, broadcast ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  19. [19] Annie Andrews pitches health care, affordability agenda in Senate ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  20. [20] Annie Andrews discusses affordability, immigration and abortion ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 12, 2026
  21. [21] Graham and Andrews agree to Oct. 11 Senate debate on ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 12, 2026
  22. [22] Annie Andrews campaigns on affordability during Greenville visit(opens in a new tab) Sep 9, 2026
  23. [23] Andrews brings 'Gas, Grits, and Groceries' tour to Columbia, outlines affordability plan(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026
  24. [24] An Economy That Works for Working People - Dr. Annie Andrews(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
  25. [25] Dr. Annie Andrews Interview: SC Democrat on Senate Campaign(opens in a new tab) Aug 24, 2026
  26. [26] Buttigieg endorses Dr. Annie Andrews amid mounting national interest in SC’s Senate race(opens in a new tab) Aug 13, 2026
  27. [27] Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses Former ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
  28. [28] Fighting Political Corruption | Dr. Annie Andrews for ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 12, 2026
  29. [29] No More Endless Wars - Dr. Annie Andrews for Senate(opens in a new tab) Jul 12, 2026
  30. [30] Strong Schools & Affordable Child Care - Dr. Annie Andrews(opens in a new tab) Jul 12, 2026
  31. [31] Transportation & Infrastructure that Works(opens in a new tab) Jul 12, 2026
  32. [32] End Citizens United Endorses Dr. Annie Andrews for U.S. ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 9, 2026
  33. [33] Who has edge among SC Democrats running for Graham's ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 17, 2026
  34. [34] EMILYs List Endorses Dr. Annie Andrews for U.S. Senate | Dr. Annie ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 19, 2026
  35. [35] wikipedia.org(opens in a new tab) Nov 12, 2020
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