AP Voter Poll: Senate voters in South Carolina have doubts about Darline Graham's experience

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Nov 3, 2026 8:10 PM EST

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After the July death of Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, his sister, Darline Graham, was appointed to fill the open seat, and she then chose to stand for election.

But voters do not necessarily see Darline Graham as having the same political skills as her brother.

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About 6 in 10 Senate voters in South Carolina say Darline Graham does not have the right experience to serve as a senator, though most Republican voters believe she does, The AP Voter Poll found.

Voters are divided on whether her Democratic opponent, pediatrician Annie Andrews, is "too extreme" in her views.

AP Voter Poll: In Georgia Senate race, Ossoff seen as less extreme than Collins

Only about 4 in 10 Senate voters in Georgia say Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff has views that are "too extreme."

About half, by contrast, say the views of his opponent, Republican Rep. Mike Collins, are "too extreme."

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Ossoff has accused Collins of employing staffers who are white nationalists. Trump and other Republicans have suggested that Ossoff's perspectives on immigration and the economy are outside the American mainstream.

Ohio Republican Sen. Husted seen as too loyal to Trump

Trump has repeatedly complimented Ohio Sen. Jon Husted for his record in Washington and his physical appearance.

But voters in the Senate race have worries about the former college football star's willingness to stand up to the president.

About 6 in 10 say Husted is "too supportive" of Trump, The AP Voter Poll found.

Meanwhile, Ohio voters are split over whether Democrat Sherrod Brown, a former senator, is "too extreme."

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Left: A voter visits a polling station at a fire station, during the US midterm elections, in Lexington, South Carolina, on Nov. 3, 2026. Photo by Sam Wolfe/Reuters