South Carolina Democrats Select Challenger for Sen. Lindsey Graham

Palmetto State Democrats have identified their candidate to challenge the long-serving Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. Dr. Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, emerged from a three-way primary in South Carolina. She is likely to face Graham, who is aiming for his fifth term this November. Andrews is a notable figure in the state’s political landscape.

Since the 1990s, South Carolina has not elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate. The last was former Sen. Fritz Hollings, who retired in 2005.

Annie Andrews and her Campaign

In addition to aiming to unseat Graham, Andrews targets Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. At a recent rally, she vowed to lead efforts to “impeach and remove RFK Jr.” However, it’s important to note that impeachment is initiated by the House, while the Senate has the final role in the process.

In an op-ed for MS Now, Andrews argued that leadership affects public health outcomes. She stated, “Kennedy has been a leading voice in the anti-vaccine movement for decades.” This has contributed to reduced herd immunity in communities, leading to outbreaks such as measles.

“Even if you replaced the name on the door at HHS tomorrow, trust doesn’t snap back like a rubber band. It takes years to build and minutes to burn,” Andrews wrote.

Lindsey Graham’s Primary Battle

Graham faces a six-way primary challenge, including businessman Mark Lynch. This primary is seen as a test of former President Donald Trump’s endorsement power. Lynch, advocating for a more conservative Congress, received backing from Joe Kent, Trump’s former National Counterterrorism Center Director. Kent described Lynch as poised “to get the warhawk, neocon, Lindsey Graham out of office.”

Reporter Alex Miller covers the U.S. Senate for Fox News Digital.