In South Carolina, Democrat Annie Andrews defeated Republican Senator Darline Graham

Federal and state elections held midway through a presidential term that determine control of Congress and shape the political direction of the country.

Media organizations called South Carolina’s Senate race for Democrat Annie Andrews, who defeated appointed Republican Senator Darline Graham in a state Donald Trump won by about 18 points in 2024. The apparent upset ended a 28-year Democratic drought and contributed to the party’s projected Senate majority, pending state canvassing and certification.