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Beasley and Hodges Endorse Democrat Annie Andrews

By Drooid · Oct 27, 2026, 3:18 AM UTC · How we work

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Bipartisan Trump Endorsement

Former Republican Gov. David Beasley and former Gov. Jim Hodges endorsed Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews for South Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat on Monday.
The endorsement is a rare bipartisan backing of a Democratic Senate candidate in a traditionally Republican state.
Incumbent Republican Sen. Darline Graham was appointed after her brother Lindsey Graham died July 11.
U.S. President Donald Trump was mentioned in connection with the race, with reports of a potential rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, in October.

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Cross Party Senate Support

Republican Governor David Beasley and former Governor Jim Hodges endorsed Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews for South Carolina’s Senate seat Monday.
The endorsement video warned that rhetoric divides South Carolina, urging leaders put people first and criticizing the party’s toxic tone, including references to President Donald Trump.
Senator Darline Graham leads, and Cook Political Report moved race to Lean Republican.
The endorsement reflects a growing trend of Republicans backing Democratic Senate candidates in many states.

Blindspot

Former Republican Gov. David Beasley wrote an op-ed in the Charleston Post and Courier criticizing the Republican Party under President Donald Trump for toxic vitriol and a lack of compassion.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

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Bipartisan Trump Endorsement

Former Republican Gov. David Beasley and former Gov. Jim Hodges endorsed Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews for South Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat on Monday.
The endorsement is a rare bipartisan backing of a Democratic Senate candidate in a traditionally Republican state.
Incumbent Republican Sen. Darline Graham was appointed after her brother Lindsey Graham died July 11.
U.S. President Donald Trump was mentioned in connection with the race, with reports of a potential rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, in October.

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