Primary
Democratic Primary
Held June 9, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Andrews ✓ | 225,924 | 61.5% | |
| Brandon Brown | 110,878 | 30.2% | |
| Kyle Freeman | 30,350 | 8.3% |
Republican Runoff
Held August 25, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darline Graham ✓ | 193,486 | 52.5% | |
| Ralph Norman | 175,412 | 47.6% |
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The right edge is that same average of the last three polls. This is an average, not a forecast.
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Lindsey O. Graham Won Primary — Deceased Incumbent
RepublicanWon the June 9 Republican primary; passed away July 11, 2026.
General Election Polling Average
Average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls. Fewer than three uses the polls that exist. The rating uses that average when the newest poll ended in the last 30 days. The table lists the polls in that average, plus the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more — subscribe for the full history. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Group (R) partisan·R 2024 err 1.8 | 2026-10-18 | 1095 LV | ±2.90 | Annie Andrews 46.00% | Darline Graham 49.00% |
| Rasmussen Reports (R) 2024 err 2.1 | 2026-10-08 | 837 LV | ±3.00 | Annie Andrews 45.00% | Darline Graham 49.00% |
| InsiderAdvantage (R) 2024 err 1.9 | 2026-09-29 | 1200 LV | ±2.80 | Annie Andrews 45.00% | Darline Graham 46.00% |
| Trafalgar Group (R) partisan·R 2024 err 1.8 | 2026-09-25 | 1087 LV | ±2.90 | Annie Andrews 42.00% | Darline Graham 43.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 South Carolina Senate race?
Darline Graham leads Annie Andrews 48% to 45.3% in the PollingSource polling average — a R+2.7 margin based on 3 polls, the last three or fewer.
Is the 2026 South Carolina Senate race competitive?
Yes — the PollingSource polling average rates this race a Toss-up, the most competitive category.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 South Carolina Senate race say?
The most recent public poll, from Trafalgar Group (R) (completed October 18, 2026), found Annie Andrews (D) at 46% and Darline Graham (R) at 49%.
When is the 2026 South Carolina Senate race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls, or fewer when fewer exist. One poll sets the rating when it ended in the last 30 days. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists recent polls, including ones older than those three. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Annie Andrews is the Democratic nominee. Darline Graham won the Aug 25 Republican runoff and is the Republican nominee. Lindsey Graham died July 11, 2026; the special fills the remainder of that term.
Independent Expenditures Updated 7 hours ago
Top Spenders
- SECURITY IS STRENGTH PAC GOP-aligned $6,736,148
- AMERICAN MISSION GOP-aligned $2,665,669
- FRESH START SC PAC Dem-aligned $2,565,289
- SLF PAC GOP-aligned $1,716,804
- BUILDING THE FUTURE GOP-aligned $1,296,414
- NEW DEAL FOR ALL, INC. Dem-aligned $1,196,771
- PALMETTO LEADERSHIP FUND GOP-aligned $1,061,346
- MAGA INC. GOP-aligned $827,711
- PALMETTO ACTION GOP-aligned $789,537
- COURAGEOUS CONSERVATIVES PAC Dem-aligned $717,719
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