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Democrats Flip South Carolina Senate Seat

New York Times Wednesday 04 November 2026, 03:36 UTC By Shane Goldmacher, Alexandra Ostasiewicz, Jon Miller, Edward Vega and James Surdam 1 min read
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In the first big surprise of election night, Senator Darline Graham, a Republican, lost her seat to a Democratic challenger in South Carolina. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains how the senator’s missteps contributed to her loss.

In the first big surprise of election night, Senator Darline Graham, a Republican, lost her seat to a Democratic challenger in South Carolina. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains how the senator’s missteps contributed to her loss.
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