Andrews says she doesn’t support gender surgeries for minors after previously advocating against a ban

Published October 8, 2026 11:25am ET | Updated October 8, 2026 2:17pm ET



South Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews is distancing herself from transgender medical procedures for minors in a new campaign ad, despite previously advocating against a state law that restricted such treatments for children.

“Politics can get pretty ugly, and when it does, you deserve to hear the truth,” Andrews, a pediatrician, said in the ad. “So I want you to hear me loud and clear. I don’t support biological men playing women’s sports, and I don’t support and haven’t ever performed gender surgery for minors,” she said. “I’m Dr. Annie Andrews, and I approve this message because Darline Graham lying about me won’t do a thing to help you.”

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