Dr. Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, won the South Carolina Democratic primary for Senate on June 9, 2026, securing 61% of the vote and the party’s nomination to challenge incumbent Republican Senator Lindsey Graham in November.
Andrews defeated two other Democratic candidates, Brandon Brown and Kyle Freeman, who received 31% and 8% of the vote respectively, according to NBC News results.
The pediatrician has built her campaign around healthcare and child advocacy. According to Ballotpedia, she raised $8,059,705 in campaign receipts as of May 20, 2026, significantly outpacing her primary opponents and positioning herself as a well-funded challenger for the general election.
The general election matchup between Andrews and Graham is set for November 3, 2026. Graham, a four-term senator first elected in 2002, is seeking his fifth term in office, according to Wikipedia. The race has drawn national attention as a potential competitive contest in a traditionally Republican state.
Andrews’ medical background distinguishes her among candidates running for Senate in 2026. Her campaign has emphasized her two decades of experience as a pediatrician in South Carolina and her focus on healthcare policy and child welfare issues. She has rejected corporate political action committee funding, pledging to rely on grassroots and small-donor support.
Sources
- NBC News — Live primary results showing Andrews winning with 61% of the vote, with Brandon Brown at 31% and Kyle Freeman at 8%.
- Ballotpedia — Campaign finance data showing Andrews raised $8,059,705 in receipts as of May 20, 2026; general election date of November 3, 2026; and background on the Democratic primary race.
- Wikipedia — Lindsey Graham’s background as a four-term senator first elected in 2002, seeking a fifth term.
