South Carolina Senate race tied in final stretch - poll
UKPulse News Desk
A new poll shows Democrat Annie Andrews neck-and-neck with Republican incumbent Darline Graham in the South Carolina Senate race.
- The New York Times/Siena poll has the two candidates at 48% each, a dead heat.
- South Carolina has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1998.
A US Senate race in one of the most Republican states in the country is now a dead heat, according to a new poll showing Annie Andrews, a Democrat, tied with Darline Graham, the Republican incumbent senator.
Graham was appointed to the seat after her brother, Lindsey Graham, died in July, and she entered the race at Trump's urging, without having ever held elected office.
Why this matters: The outcome of this election could have significant implications for the balance of power in the Senate.
What this means for you: If you live in South Carolina, this election could affect your representation in the Senate and the policies that are implemented.