Trafalgar Group Poll Shows Tight Race for South Carolina U.S. Senate Seat

Charleston, SC, September 29, 2026 —

A recent poll conducted by The Trafalgar Group indicates a closely contested race for the South Carolina U.S. Senate seat. According to the findings released on September 26, incumbent U.S. Senator Darline Graham holds a marginal 1-point advantage over her Democratic challenger, Annie Andrews.

The survey, which sampled 1,087 likely voters in South Carolina, suggests a narrowing gap between the two leading candidates. The specific margin of error for the poll was not provided in the summary.

The Trafalgar Group is a polling firm that has conducted surveys on various political contests. The findings from this latest poll suggest that the South Carolina U.S. Senate race is becoming increasingly competitive as the election approaches.

Further details regarding the poll’s methodology, including the timeframe of data collection beyond the release date and specific demographic breakdowns of the surveyed voters, were not included in the provided summary. The names of any other candidates who may have been included in the poll or the exact vote percentages for each candidate were also not specified, beyond the 1-point lead for Senator Graham.

The outcome of this race will be significant for the balance of power in the U.S. Senate. The current political landscape in South Carolina often reflects broader national trends, and this poll suggests a contest that could remain tight through the remainder of the campaign.

The summary did not provide information on future polling plans or campaign strategies by either candidate’s campaign in response to this latest data. Analysis of voter sentiment or potential shifts in the electorate was also not detailed.

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