South Carolina Senate Election 2026
Appointed Sen. Darline Graham (R) is running. Rating: Lean R.
Status: upcoming. Election day is November 3, 2026.
Candidates
| Candidate | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annie Andrews | Democratic | Pediatrician |
| Darline Graham (incumbent) | Republican | Also known as Darline Graham Nordone; appointed in July 2026 after the death of her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham |
Polls
| Date | Pollster | Annie Andrews | Darline Graham |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2026 | Trafalgar (R) | 46% | 49% |
| October 11, 2026 | Rasmussen (R) | 45% | 49% |
| September 29, 2026 | InsiderAdvantage (R) | 45% | 46% |
| September 25, 2026 | Trafalgar (R) | 42% | 43% |
| September 9, 2026 | InsiderAdvantage (R) | 43% | 45% |
| August 28, 2026 | Abacus (R) | 42% | 55% |
| August 24, 2026 | Impact (D) | 41% | 41% |
| August 22, 2026 | Impact (D) | 42% | 39% |
Average of the 3 most recent polls: Annie Andrews 45.3%, Darline Graham 48%. Polls are snapshots, not predictions.
Where the candidates stand
Annie Andrews (D)
- Will fight to restore the protections of Roe v. Wade. (2026) source
- Supports universal background checks and banning weapons of war. (2026) source
- Supports a fair path to citizenship for people who work hard. (2026) source
- Would end tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy. (2026) source
- Wants to stop the on-again, off-again trade wars. (2026) source
- Supports investing in clean energy and resilient infrastructure. (2026) source
- Wants Congress to approve the use of military force. (2026) source
Darline Graham (R)
- Says she is proud to be pro-life. (2026) source
- Introduced her late brother's bipartisan Russia sanctions bill. (2026) source
- Supports ending the subminimum wage for people with disabilities. (2026) source
Sources
- 2026 United States Senate elections (Wikipedia)
- Latest Senate polls (RealClearPolling)
- 2026 election polls (Political.org)
- Cook Political Report Senate ratings
- The Green Papers: 2026 candidates by state
- Cook Political Report Senate overview: South Carolina, Mississippi, Minnesota (Oct. 20, 2026)
- Midterm Elections in Ohio, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
- Midterm Elections in Michigan, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
Ratings, candidates and polls last updated October 24, 2026. Ratings are expert forecasts, not results.