South Carolina Senate race a tossup, poll finds
The gist
A New York Times/Siena poll found Darline Graham and Annie Andrews tied at 48% in South Carolina.
The state has not elected a Democratic senator since 1998.
How it unfolded
- Jul 2026Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died; his sister Darline Graham was appointed to serve the remainder of his term.
- Aug 2026During a televised debate, Darline Graham admitted she was "not that informed on national security."
- Oct 16, 2026 –25, 2026The South Carolina Policy Council poll, conducted by Targoz Market Research, surveyed 1,200 registered voters.