Key facts
- Democrat Annie Andrews won a US Senate seat in South Carolina, ousting Republican Darline Graham, according to projections reported by Nikkei Asia.
- Graham was appointed to the seat after her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, died in July, and then ran for it herself.
- The South Carolina result gave Democrats the second of the gains they need to take control of the Senate.
- Control of the chamber would give Democrats oversight powers including the ability to subpoena testimony and conduct impeachment trials.
Democrat Annie Andrews won a US Senate seat in South Carolina on November 3, 2026, ousting Republican Darline Graham, according to projections reported by Nikkei Asia. The result gave Democrats the second Senate pickup of the night.
Graham was appointed to the seat after her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, died in July. She then decided to run for the seat herself amid questions about her experience.
The South Carolina win followed earlier calls. Democrat Roy Cooper won North Carolina's open Senate seat, defeating Trump-backed Republican Michael Whatley, the Associated Press projected at 8:23 p.m. Democrat Jon Ossoff won reelection in Georgia, defeating Republican Mike Collins, the Associated Press called at 7:55 p.m. Democratic Sen. Mark Warner won reelection in Virginia, the Associated Press called as polls closed at 7 p.m.
Control of the Senate would give Democrats a wide range of oversight powers, including the ability to subpoena testimony and conduct impeachment trials. The source also reported other items from election night that are not covered here.