Annie Andrews
Annie Andrews | |
|---|---|
.png) Andrews in 2026 | |
| United States Senator-elect from South Carolina | |
| Assuming office January 3, 2027 | |
| Succeeding | Darline Graham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Anne Elizabeth Lintzenich August 9, 1980 Paducah, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Charlie Andrews
(m. 2011; div. 2024) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | |
| Signature |  |
| Website | Campaign website |
Anne Elizabeth Lintzenich Andrews (née Lintzenich; born August 9, 1980) is an American pediatrician and politician who is the United States Senator-elect from South Carolina. Andrews is a member of the Democratic Party.
Andrews was selected to the United States senate in the 2026 election, beating Republican U.S. Senator Darline Graham.
Before entering politics, Andrews was a professor of pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina.
Early life
Anne Elizabeth Lintzenich was born on August 9, 1980 in Paducah, Kentucky, and grew up in Indianapolis.
Andrews received her bachelor's degree from the University of Dayton, her master's degree in clinical research from the Medical University of South Carolina, and her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Cincinnati. She also completed a master's degree in clinical research after starting work at the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital.
Political career
Andrews was the Democratic nominee for South Carolina's 1st congressional district in the 2022 elections and lost to Representative Nancy Mace.
In April 2023, Andrews announced the creation of a PAC called "Their Future. Our Vote".
Andrews was running against incumbent Republican senator Lindsey Graham until his death in July 2026. She later ran against his sister, Darline Graham, in the general election. Andrews would go on to beat Graham in the November election in an upset victory. She is the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate in South Carolina and the first Democrat to win since 1994.
Personal life
In 2011, Andrews married Charlie Andrews, a neurological critical care doctor at MUSC. They have three children. Andrews filed for divorce in August 2023, and it was finalized in 2024.
References
- 1 2 "Democrat Annie Andrews defeats GOP Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina, a major upset". NBC News. November 3, 2026. Retrieved November 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Annie Andrews". JAC. Retrieved 2026-11-04.
- 1 2 Brack, Andy (July 13, 2022). "Andrews embraces the science of decision-making". Charleston City Paper. Archived from the original on February 5, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- ↑ Batey, Eve (July 12, 2026). "Who is Annie Andrews, the Democratic Contender for Lindsey Graham's Former Senate Seat?". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on July 12, 2026. Retrieved July 14, 2026.
- ↑ "South Carolina First Congressional District Election Results". The New York Times. November 8, 2022. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- ↑ Byrd, Caitlin (November 8, 2022). "Republican US Rep. Nancy Mace defeats Democrat Annie Andrews". Post and Courier. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- ↑ Altimari, Daniela (April 17, 2023). "Pediatrician launches new PAC focused on children". Roll Call. Retrieved July 14, 2026.
- ↑ Byrd, Caitlin (April 17, 2023). "SC Democrat Annie Andrews launches PAC to elect candidates who will advocate for children". Post and Courier. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Dr. Annie Andrews wins Democratic nomination for U.S Senate". WCIV - ABC News 4. June 10, 2026. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Democrat Annie Andrews to face off against Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina, CBS News projects". CBS News. June 9, 2026. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
- ↑ Davis, Maya; McWhirter, Cameron; LeVine, Marianne (August 26, 2026). "Trump Senate Pick Darline Graham Wins GOP Runoff in South Carolina". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Democrat Annie Andrews flips South Carolina Senate seat held by Republicans since 1998". The Guardian. November 3, 2026. Retrieved November 3, 2026.
- ↑ Valeski, Lucy (October 19, 2026). "How much did Senate candidate Annie Andrews pay in taxes? Here's what returns show". The State. Retrieved November 3, 2026.
Other websites
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