Politics · October 12, 2026
Graham and Andrews trade identity-based insults in contentious debate: ‘That’s despicable’
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Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC) and Democratic challenger Annie Andrews faced off in their only scheduled debate for the South Carolina Senate seat. The debate was marked by sharp personal exchanges regarding Graham's qualifications, her use of her late brother Lindsey Graham's surname, and Andrews' policy positions. Graham, who was appointed following her brother's death and is endorsed by Donald Trump, defended her honesty while Andrews characterized her as an 'unserious' proxy for the White House. The race has tightened in the weeks leading up to the election, with early voting set to begin on October 19.
Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC) and Democratic challenger Annie Andrews faced off in their only scheduled debate for the South Carolina Senate seat. The debate was marked by sharp personal exchanges regarding Graham's qualifications, her use of her late brother Lindsey Graham's surname, and Andrews' policy positions. Graham, who was appointed following her brother's death and is endorsed by Donald Trump, defended her honesty while Andrews characterized her as an 'unserious' proxy for the White House. The race has tightened in the weeks leading up to the election, with early voting set to begin on October 19.