President Mackler: “While Lindsey Graham has spent two decades serving himself and his donors, Dr. Annie Andrews has spent nearly 20 years fighting for South Carolina’s children and families.”

Charleston, SC — Dr. Annie Andrews, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in South Carolina, today announced the endorsement from EMILYs List, the nation’s largest organization dedicated to electing Democratic pro-choice women to office.

EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement announcing the endorsement:

“While Lindsey Graham has spent two decades serving himself and his donors, Dr. Annie Andrews has spent nearly 20 years fighting for South Carolina’s children and families. As a pediatrician, she has seen firsthand how decisions made in Washington hurt families across the state — and she’s running for the U.S. Senate to fight for them. EMILYs List is proud to support her campaign and work alongside her to defeat Senator Graham.”

Dr. Andrews released the following statement:

“I’m proud to have the support of EMILYs List in this campaign. This endorsement is about the families I’ve cared for, the kids I’ve sat beside in hospital rooms, and the parents who just want a fair shot and a little peace of mind.

In South Carolina, we’ve seen what happens when politicians like Lindsey Graham put politics ahead of people — whether it’s taking away reproductive freedom, driving up health care costs, or losing sight of the real challenges families face every day.

I’m running because I’ve seen the consequences of those decisions up close. And I’m ready to fight with everything I’ve got to make sure families here are finally heard in Washington.”

Dr. Annie Andrews is a pediatrician and a mom who has spent nearly two decades caring for South Carolina’s children and families. She has been on the front lines of the state’s health care system, witnessing how decisions made in Washington impact families across the state. Annie has been a leading voice for safer schools, affordable health care, and protecting a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions.

With this endorsement, EMILYs List joins a growing coalition of supporters backing Dr. Andrews’ campaign to bring new leadership to South Carolina and defeat Lindsey Graham in November.

EMILYs List announcement is available here.