Darline Graham and Annie Andrews trade identity-based insults in contentious debate: ‘That’s despicable’

Published October 12, 2026 1:48am ET | Updated October 12, 2026 8:12am ET



Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC) intensified her criticism of Democratic challenger Annie Andrews in the South Carolina Senate debate on Sunday night.

Graham framed her opponent as “the most radical liberal who has ever run for state office in South Carolina” and said she supports progressive policies such as Medicare for All and open borders. She also said Andrews is “a pediatrician who can’t define what a woman is.”

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