South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades
Democrat Annie Andrews is projected to have won South Carolina's Senate race, in what would be the party's first victory in the state in 28 years. The former paediatrician was on course to defeat Republican candidate Darline Graham in Tuesday's midterm elections, according to projections cited by the BBC's US partner CBS. If confirmed, the result would mark a significant political shift in a state that has been firmly Republican in recent federal elections.Graham was appointed to the seat in July after the sudden death of her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, and entered the race with the backing of President... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 05:08 LONDON
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Democrats gain ground in U.S. midterms as Texas Senate race flips
James Talarico has won the United States Senate race in Texas, according to the latest confirmed result, ending decades of Republican dominance in the state. The victory is the first time a Democrat has won state office in Texas since 1994, marking a significant shift in one of the country's largest and most politically important states. The result adds to a broader Democratic showing in the midterm elections, where several key Senate contests remain central to the balance of power in Washington.The Texas outcome follows a Republican primary fight in which Donald Trump backed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 04:29 LONDON
