Democratic · U.S. Senate, South Carolina
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
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Pediatrician and nominee in 2022.
Also running: Darline Graham (R) · Mark Hackett (C) · Kasie Whitener (L)
Grouped by topic by Vote Book; headings and quoted words are the candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” items are a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote.
Guns / immigration
The truth is I support the Second Amendment, I believe we need a secure border, and we need to deport illegal immigrants who break the law.
Social Security
As reported (not a direct quote): Said she would raise caps to make wealthier people pay more but would not hike the retirement age.
Energy / Iran war
The war is the exact reason we now have record-high gas and diesel prices. Farmers are getting crushed, and everything costs more.
Data centers
As reported (not a direct quote): Her plan calls for a "two-year moratorium, protections to ensure your rates don't go up and a return to real local control."
What is Congress' role as a check and balance to other branches of government?
America’s government was designed to reject monarchy and prevent any one branch from gaining too much power. Our system of checks and balances protects individual liberty by ensuring Congress, the President, and the courts hold one another accountable. Today, Congress has failed to exercise that responsibility, allowing unchecked executive overreach on spending, war powers, and policymaking. As your Senator, I will ensure judicial appointees are qualified, demand accountability from the President and cabinet, and insist Congress reclaim its constitutional role over war and spending. I will fight to restore a balance of powers and push back against executive overreach that threatens our democracy and constitutional system.
What measures do you support to address national security?
A strong military is a key component of protecting America’s national security. I support continuing to fund our military to provide the best defense necessary. Our nation’s security also depends upon our diplomatic and intelligence capacity, which have been gutted by the Trump administration. We must fully fund our diplomatic and intelligence agencies, such as USAID, and other non-military diplomatic efforts. Secure borders are a final part of national security that must be carefully managed. The United States must know who is coming into our country, and what they intend to do once they get here–which does not mean closed doors. We benefit from law-abiding people immigrating to our country, working, and paying into our system.
How will you ensure that the voting rights of all citizens are protected?
The recent Supreme Court ruling struck down the part of the Voting Rights Act that helped ensure minority representation in Congress, but it did not prevent partisan gerrymandering. Now, states including South Carolina are rushing to redraw districts to predetermine election outcomes in favor of one party. That is wrong. I oppose any effort to make voting harder for American citizens. Claims of widespread voter fraud have repeatedly been proven false, while restrictive laws disproportionately burden women, minorities, the poor, and people with disabilities. As Senator, I would oppose unfair redistricting efforts and support bipartisan commissions that draw fair districts and protect the voice of the people.
Annie Andrews is not a current member of Congress, so there is no congressional roll-call record to show. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.