NEW: Fox News Flips Deep Red State’s Senate Race From ‘Lean R’ to ‘Toss Up’
Fox’s forecast now gives Democrats an edge in the Senate after shifting South Carolina and Ohio races toward their favor.
- Fox News Power Rankings moved the South Carolina Senate race between appointed Sen. Darline Graham and Democratic challenger Annie Andrews to 'Toss Up' status on Thursday. The shift reflects a tightening contest in a state President Donald Trump won by 18 points in 2024.
- Historically a GOP stronghold, South Carolina's competitive race suggests Democratic momentum as the party attempts to wrest control of the upper chamber from Republicans. This contest serves as a direct referendum on Trump, who hand-picked Graham to replace her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham.
- Recent polling reveals the race's volatility, with a New York Times survey showing Graham and Andrews tied at 48%. While Trump is visiting South Carolina today to shore up support, critics note that internal campaign polling in 2020 was also "very, very close."
- Nationally, the forecast shows Democrats at 48 seats and Republicans at 46. Fox News anchor Bill Hemmer noted that six states, including South Carolina, remain toss-ups that could be decided by a coin flip.
- Republicans rely on Vice President JD Vance to break ties, needing only 50 seats to retain control. With the midterm elections five days away on November 3, the shift in South Carolina reveals broader volatility facing the GOP in traditional strongholds.
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Trump Flies to South Carolina as Fox Rates Senate Race ‘Toss Up’
The race for a US Senate seat in the historic Republican stronghold of South Carolina was moved to a “toss-up” by Fox News as President Donald Trump flies into the state again to bolster incumbent Senator Darline Graham.
Conservative-leaning forecaster shifts Darline Graham’s Senate bid to toss up
Fox News shifted Republican South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham’s Senate bid Thursday from “Lean Republican” to a “Toss Up.” A New York Times/Siena poll from Wednesday found […]
Fox News shifts its rating of South Carolina Senate race to toss-up
The South Carolina Senate race between Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC) and Democrat Annie Andrews was shifted to a “toss-up” by Fox News on Tuesday, just days before voters cast their ballots in the midterm elections. The outlet’s rating change moved the race in favor of Andrews, as it previously rated the battle as “leans Republican.” […]
Conservative-leaning forecaster shifts Darline Graham’s Senate bid to toss up - The Daily Bo Snerdley
Fox News shifted Republican South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham’s Senate bid Thursday from “Lean Republican” to a “Toss Up.” A New York Times/Siena poll from Wednesday found Graham and Democratic South Carolina Senate nominee Annie Andrews tied at 48%, which followed other polls showing the two candidates were neck-and-neck. Fox News’ election forecaster updated its prediction, stating that it is widely agreed the race is “uncomfortably close.” “…
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