Graham was appointed to finish the term of her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, after his sudden death in July, CBS News reports. She then won a special primary to run for a full six-year term, CBS says.

South Carolina hasn't elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1998, and Trump won the state by 18 points in 2024, CBS reports.

Trump made two campaign stops for Graham in the final days, Fox News reports. The race grew increasingly competitive in the final weeks, Fox says.

Concerns about Graham's lack of experience persisted after she said “national security is not my thing” during a primary runoff debate, CNN reports.

The Senate Leadership Fund, the main Republican super PAC, put $5 million into the race in October, and Trump's MAGA Inc. gave Graham $827,000 in August, CBS says.

Andrews, 45, campaigned on health care access, affordability and fighting corruption in Washington, CBS reports. Graham, 62, had served as commissioner of the South Carolina Commission for the Blind, CBS says.

Andrews, a mother of three, launched her campaign last year against Lindsey Graham, CNN reports. Her first statewide ad, called White Coat, introduced her as a pediatrician who would work with Republicans to cut taxes, CNN says.

Andrews called Graham unserious and unqualified, and she said that the race was a job interview, not a coronation, CNN reports in its account.

What we know: Andrews defeated Graham, flipping a Republican-held seat.
What we don't: The final vote margin, which the cited reports do not give.