Democratic pediatrician jumps into race against Lindsey Graham:
Annie Andrews has her work cut out for her, but it could be a race worth keeping an eye on.
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Challenging Lindsey Graham in South Carolina RaceAnnie Andrews launched her 2026 Senate campaign early, highlighting Graham’s political shifts and aiming to capitalize on shifting voter sentiments.
Key FactsMay 29, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: semafor.com
- Annie Andrews, a longtime pediatrician, announced her bid to unseat Senator Lindsey Graham in next year’s midterm elections.
- She criticizes Graham’s evolving political stance and close alliance with former President Trump, which may alienate some South Carolina voters.
- Andrews plans to build a strong grassroots campaign, learning from previous efforts that lacked effective ground operations during the pandemic.
- Despite Graham’s substantial fundraising advantage and Trump’s endorsement, Andrews views him as vulnerable and seeks party support and resources.
"Lindsey Graham has changed. He’s not the same person he was 22 years ago, and he’s deeply unpopular and incredibly vulnerable right now," Andrews said.— Annie Andrews, in an interview with Semafor about his vulnerability ahead of the 2026 race.
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