Annie Andrews vs. Darline Graham—First Independent Poll Gives Race Update
New polling data reveals where the race for the late Senator Lindsey Graham's old seat in the Senate stands.
Republican Senator Darline Graham leads Democrat Annie Andrews by 13 points in South Carolina's U.S. Senate race, according to a new Abacus Data poll. The survey, conducted from August 26 to August 28, polled 500 registered voters and 306 likely voters and shows Graham with 55% support compared to Andrews' 42%. The poll marks a stronger position for Graham than other recent internal surveys.
While Andrews leads by one point (48% to 47%) among registered voters, the race may hinge on turnout, according to the pollster. An Impact Research poll of 900 likely voters from August 14-22 showed Andrews with a 3-point lead (42% to 39%). Democrats hope to make South Carolina competitive in the 2026 midterms, capitalizing on President Donald Trump's declining national approval rating.
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