Democrat Annie Andrews Reportedly Kept Polling Lead Secret Before South Carolina Senate Upset

According to a report by Semafor, Senator-elect Annie Andrews’ campaign received an internal poll in early October showing her leading Republican Sen. Darline Graham by three points but chose not to release it. The campaign reportedly feared that revealing its lead would attract national Republican attention and resources, threatening its momentum. By the time Republicans recognized the danger, it was too late to reverse Graham’s campaign struggles, and Andrews pulled off a major upset in the traditionally Republican state.