NewsWPLG Local 10October 29, 2026Miami-Dade County
Donald Trump supports Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate race as Annie Andrews mounts competitive challenge
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President Donald Trump travels to South Carolina to rally support for Republican Senate nominee Darline Graham amid a surprisingly competitive race against Democratic challenger Annie Andrews. Graham was appointed in July to fill the remaining term of her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, and secured the GOP nomination in August.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10Why It Matters
The outcome of the South Carolina Senate race is critical for determining which political party holds the majority in the U.S. Senate, drawing high-profile attention and presidential visits just ahead of next week's election.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump traveled to South Carolina to rally support for Republican Senate nominee Darline Graham.
- Darline Graham was appointed in July by Gov. Henry McMaster to fill the remainder of her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate term.
- Darline Graham became the GOP nominee in August to run for a full six-year term.
- Democratic challenger Annie Andrews is mounting a competitive race in a state that has not elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in nearly three decades.
- Holding the South Carolina Senate seat is viewed as essential for Republicans to maintain their Senate majority.
- Trump's visit to Rock Hill marks his second trip to South Carolina this month.
Who's Mentioned
locationSouth Carolina“State holding the competitive U.S. Senate election”PersonBrent Chaplin“Registered Republican voter who voted for Annie Andrews”locationFort Mill“City in South Carolina where Annie Andrews campaigned”PersonBenjamin Updegraft“Software engineer expressing frustration over the Senate seat appointment”PersonLindsey Graham“Late U.S. Senator whose Senate seat is being contested”PersonDarline Graham“Republican Senate nominee and appointee for South Carolina”PersonHenry McMaster“Republican Governor of South Carolina who appointed Darline Graham”PersonDonald Trump“President supporting the Republican nominee”locationWashington“Location of reporting dateline”PersonAnnie Andrews“Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in South Carolina”locationRock Hill“City where President Trump scheduled a campaign rally”