Former SC governors Beasley and Hodges endorse Annie Andrews in Senate race
The rare bipartisan endorsement adds momentum to Andrews as outside groups pour millions into the race and polls show a dead heat.
- On Monday, former Republican Governor David Beasley and former Democratic Governor Jim Hodges jointly endorsed Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Annie Andrews in a campaign video, citing political division as their reason.
- Andrews is challenging Republican incumbent Senator Darline Graham, who was appointed to the seat following the July 11 death of her brother, former Senator Lindsey Graham.
- Outside groups are pouring millions into the race: Security is Strength PAC has spent $2.6 million boosting Graham, while BLACK PAC invested nearly $2 million in digital advertising supporting Andrews.
- Seeking to court moderate voters, the Andrews campaign reports more than 100 Republicans have joined its 'Republicans for Annie' coalition, reflecting her strategy to build cross-party support.
- This endorsement mirrors a national trend of former GOP officials supporting Democrats in competitive Senate races as voters prepare for the November 3 general election.
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Ex-governors give rare bipartisan nod to Democrat in South Carolina Senate race - The Boston Globe
Former governors David Beasley, and Republican, and Jim Hodges, a Democrat, recorded a joint video throwing their support to Annie Andrews over Senator Darline Graham.
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