South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades
BBC News World's headline. Reported by BBC News World, Al Jazeera English, BBC News.
What the sources say, in brief
According to BBC News World, South Carolina has elected a Democratic senator for the first time in almost three decades, with Annie Andrews projected to defeat Darline Graham. The BBC reported that President Trump handpicked Darline Graham to take over the seat held by her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, after his death. Al Jazeera English's excerpt covers a separate race in Kansas, where Adam Hamilton beat Republican Roger Marshall. The supplied excerpts do not include a final count or any further detail on the South Carolina result.
Key points
- BBC News World reported Annie Andrews is projected to defeat Darline Graham in South Carolina.
- BBC News said the seat was held by Senator Lindsey Graham, Darline Graham's brother.
- Al Jazeera English reported Adam Hamilton beat Republican Roger Marshall in a highly competitive Kansas race.
What we know
- South Carolina has elected a Democratic senator for the first time in almost three decades, according to BBC News World.
- Annie Andrews is projected to defeat Darline Graham, according to BBC News World.
- President Trump handpicked Darline Graham to take the seat held by her brother, Lindsey Graham, after his death, according to BBC News.
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South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades. According to BBC News World, South Carolina has elected a Democratic senator for the first time in almost three decades, with Annie Andrews projected to defeat Darline Graham. The BBC reported that President Trump handpicked Darline Graham to take over the seat held by her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, after his death. Al Jazeera English's excerpt covers a separate race in Kansas, where Adam Hamilton beat Republican Roger Marshall. The supplied excerpts do not include a final count or any further detail on the South Carolina result. Covered by 3 publications. BBC News World: South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades. Al Jazeera English: Kansas elects first Democratic senator in almost a century. BBC News: South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades.
Who is covering it
- BBC News World United Kingdom South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades Annie Andrews is projected to defeat Darline Graham, who was handpicked by President Trump to take her brother's seat after his death. 4 h ago · Tier 2
- Al Jazeera English Qatar Kansas elects first Democratic senator in almost a century Adam Hamilton beat Republican Roger Marshall in a highly competitive race. 2 h ago · Tier 2
- BBC News United Kingdom South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades President Trump handpicked Darline Graham to take over the seat held by her brother, influential Senator Lindsey Graham, after his death. 4 h ago · Tier 2
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