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Fox News shifts its rating of South Carolina Senate race to toss-up

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Carter, C. (2026, October 29). Fox News shifts its rating of South Carolina Senate race to toss-up. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/congressional/4784047/fox-news-shift-rating-south-carolina-senate-toss-up/

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Fox News changed its rating for the South Carolina Senate race to "toss-up" on Tuesday, reflecting a tightening contest between incumbent Senator Darline Graham (R-SC) and Democrat Annie Andrews. Previously rated as leaning Republican, this shift indicates that recent polls now show the candidates are nearly tied. Republicans have expressed skepticism about current polling data ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

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As of October 29, 2026, the South Carolina Senate race between incumbent Senator Darline Graham (R-SC) and Democrat Annie Andrews is now considered a "toss-up" by Fox News, reflecting a tightening contest just days before Election Day. According to recent polling from the New York Times/Siena poll, both candidates are tied at 48% each among likely voters. This marks a significant shift from previous ratings that favored Graham.

Graham, appointed to the Senate in July after her brother Sen. Lindsey Graham's death, decided to run for a full term following President Donald Trump’s encouragement and won a bitter primary against Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC). However, she faces criticism for her lack of experience; 51% of voters believe she lacks the necessary expertise to be an effective senator.

South Carolina has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1998 when Fritz Hollings served his final term until 2005. Trump remains personally invested in the race, holding rallies for Graham and using unflattering nicknames against Andrews. Republicans have allocated additional $5 million to support Graham as an "insurance policy" to retain control of a seat Lindsey Graham always won by more than 10%.

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The South Carolina Senate race between Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC) and Democrat Annie Andrews was shifted to a “toss-up” by Fox News on Tuesday, just days before voters cast their ballots in the midterm elections.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-29

2026-10-29 · Washington Examiner

Fox News shifts its rating of South Carolina Senate race to toss-up · assertive framing

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voters → shift → elections

The outlet’s rating change moved the race in favor of Andrews, as it previously rated the battle as “leans Republican.” asserted

it → move → leans

Recent polling puts the two candidates in a dead heat, but Republicans have been outspoken in their distrust of recent midterm polling. asserted

Republicans → put → polling