2026 Elections · South Carolina

South Carolina Senate Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. Senate candidate in South Carolina, with FEC campaign finance, where they stand on the issues, and a side-by-side comparison.

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Who is running for U.S. Senate in South Carolina in 2026?

Darline Graham (Republican), Annie Andrews (Democratic), Kasie Whitener (Libertarian) and Mark Hackett (Constitution).

  • Darline GrahamRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $1.8M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Darline Graham's sponsored bills →
  • Annie AndrewsDemocratic✓ Verified
    $20.2M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Kasie WhitenerLibertarian✓ Verified
    $26K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Mark HackettConstitution✓ Verified

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Annie Andrews supports a secure border and enforcing existing immigration laws while respecting the dignity of people living in the country, and she supports keeping abortion decisions between a woman and her doctor with protections similar to Roe v. Wade 14. Darline Graham supports securing the border, finishing the wall, ending catch-and-release, fighting fentanyl flow, removing criminal illegal aliens, opposing amnesty, and advocated for a ban on birthright citizenship; she is pro-life, supports protecting the unborn, aiding mothers, adoption, pregnancy resource centers, opposes taxpayer funding of abortion, and defends religious liberty and parents' rights in education 235. Kasie Whitener proposes cutting federal spending and paying down the national debt by trimming Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, and defense spending, and opposes unilateral military action and interventionism while supporting diplomacy, free trade, and fiscal responsibility in defense spending 711.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 16, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueDarline GrahamRepublicanAnnie AndrewsDemocraticKasie WhitenerLibertarianMark HackettConstitution
Economy & Jobs

Graham supports lower taxes, less waste, more jobs, making the Trump tax cuts permanent, rooting out waste and fraud in federal spending, and stopping Washington from mortgaging the children's future.

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Graham says affordability is her number one issue.

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Healthcare

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Immigration

Graham supports securing the border, enforcing the law, finishing the wall, fully funding border enforcement, ending catch-and-release, fighting fentanyl flow, removing criminal illegal aliens, and opposing amnesty and …

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Graham advocated for a ban on birthright citizenship during the Republican Senate runoff debate.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 9, 2026AI-written

Andrews supports a secure border and enforcing existing immigration laws while respecting the dignity of people living in the country.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

Where they differ on Immigration: Annie Andrews supports a secure border and enforcing existing immigration laws while respecting the dignity of people living in the country 1. Darline Graham supports securing the border, enforcing the law, finishing the wall, fully funding border enforcement, ending catch-and-release, fighting fentanyl flow, removing criminal illegal aliens, and opposing amnesty 2. She also advocated for a ban on birthright citizenship during the Republican Senate runoff debate 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Graham supports law enforcement, opposes defunding the police, backs funding, training, and equipment for officers, and supports tough penalties for fentanyl traffickers and violent repeat offenders.

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Abortion

Graham is pro-life, supports protecting the unborn, supporting mothers, adoption, pregnancy resource centers, opposes taxpayer funding of abortion, and defends religious liberty and parents' rights in education.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Andrews says abortion decisions should be kept between a woman and her doctor and supports restoring protections similar to Roe v. Wade.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

Where they differ on Abortion: Annie Andrews supports keeping abortion decisions between a woman and her doctor and advocates for restoring protections similar to Roe v. Wade 1. Darline Graham is pro-life, supports protecting the unborn, aiding mothers, adoption, pregnancy resource centers, opposes taxpayer funding of abortion, and defends religious liberty and parents' rights in education 2.
Taxes & Government Spending

Graham is fiercely protective of taxpayer dollars, fights for lower taxes, less waste, and stopping Washington from mortgaging the children's future.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Andrews supports ending tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy and corporate polluters to create an economy that works for families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 9, 2026AI-written

Whitener proposes cutting federal spending and paying down the national debt by trimming Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, and defense spending.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Annie Andrews supports ending tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy and corporate polluters to create an economy that works for families 1. Kasie Whitener proposes cutting federal spending and paying down the national debt by trimming Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, and defense spending 2. Darline Graham is protective of taxpayer dollars and advocates for lower taxes, less waste, and stopping Washington from mortgaging the children's future 3.
Energy & Environment

Graham supports an all-of-the-above American energy strategy that lowers costs and ends dependence on foreign adversaries.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Andrews opposes tax breaks for corporate polluters as part of her economic platform.

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No public position found.

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Annie Andrews opposes tax breaks for corporate polluters as part of her economic platform 1. Darline Graham supports an all-of-the-above American energy strategy that lowers costs and ends dependence on foreign adversaries 2.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Graham supports a strong military, secure borders, and fighting for resources for South Carolina military installations and veterans.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Graham called China a national security threat and backed banning Chinese purchases and involvement from AI to farmland.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 9, 2026AI-written

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Whitener opposes unilateral military action and interventionism, supports diplomacy and free trade, and prioritizes defense over war while advocating for fiscal responsibility in defense spending.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Whitener opposes foreign military intervention, citing recent U.S. actions in Iran.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Kasie Whitener opposes unilateral military action and interventionism, supports diplomacy and free trade, and prioritizes defense over war while advocating for fiscal responsibility in defense spending 1. Whitener also opposes foreign military intervention, citing recent U.S. actions in Iran 2. Darline Graham supports a strong military, secure borders, and fighting for resources for South Carolina military installations and veterans 3. Graham called China a national security threat and backed banning Chinese purchases and involvement from AI to farmland 4.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Annie Andrews supports a secure border and enforcing existing immigration laws while respecting the dignity of people living in the country. Darline Graham supports securing the border, enforcing the law, finishing the wall, fully funding border enforcement, ending catch-and-release, fighting fentanyl flow, removing criminal illegal aliens, and opposing amnesty. She also advocated for a ban on birthright citizenship during the Republican Senate runoff debate.

How do the candidates differ on Abortion?

Annie Andrews supports keeping abortion decisions between a woman and her doctor and advocates for restoring protections similar to Roe v. Wade. Darline Graham is pro-life, supports protecting the unborn, aiding mothers, adoption, pregnancy resource centers, opposes taxpayer funding of abortion, and defends religious liberty and parents' rights in education.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Annie Andrews supports ending tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy and corporate polluters to create an economy that works for families. Kasie Whitener proposes cutting federal spending and paying down the national debt by trimming Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, and defense spending. Darline Graham is protective of taxpayer dollars and advocates for lower taxes, less waste, and stopping Washington from mortgaging the children's future.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Annie Andrews opposes tax breaks for corporate polluters as part of her economic platform. Darline Graham supports an all-of-the-above American energy strategy that lowers costs and ends dependence on foreign adversaries.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Kasie Whitener opposes unilateral military action and interventionism, supports diplomacy and free trade, and prioritizes defense over war while advocating for fiscal responsibility in defense spending. Whitener also opposes foreign military intervention, citing recent U.S. actions in Iran. Darline Graham supports a strong military, secure borders, and fighting for resources for South Carolina military installations and veterans. Graham called China a national security threat and backed banning Chinese purchases and involvement from AI to farmland.