The Aporia · GOP Sen. Thom Tillis reacts after CBS News projects that Democrat Roy Cooper will win his seat

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As of November 4, 2026, Democrat Annie Andrews shocked many by defeating Republican incumbent Darline Graham in South Carolina’s Senate race, marking the first time a Democratic candidate won the state's U.S. Senate seat in decades. Polls leading up to Election Day showed a tight contest, with multiple sources like the Washington Examiner and Fox News indicating the race was essentially a toss-up. Graham, appointed to replace her late brother Sen. Lindsey Graham, faced significant opposition despite support from President Donald Trump and additional funding from the GOP totaling $5 million in October. Andrews effectively leveraged early advertising spending to appeal broadly across party lines, surprising analysts who expected a Republican victory in traditionally red South Carolina.

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GOP Sen. Thom Tillis reacts after CBS News projects that Democrat Roy Cooper will win his seat

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