New Senator Andrews targets costs and border security
Andrews says she will focus on lowering consumer costs and strengthening border security while avoiding partisan voting blocs.
By Nadia Rahman ·
Dr. Annie Andrews won the South Carolina U.S. Senate election on Tuesday. In a Wednesday interview, the new senator outlined her immediate goals for Washington.
Andrews identified two primary objectives for her term. She plans to fight to lower costs for consumers and to stop Medicaid budget cuts. She described these issues as her biggest priorities.
She also listed anti-corruption measures as a key focus. These include strengthening border security and banning members of Congress from trading stocks. Andrews stated she will not simply vote with the Democratic Party. She intends to be held accountable to her campaign promises.
Before taking office, Andrews began coordinating with colleagues. She spoke with Sen. Tim Scott on Wednesday about staffing her new Washington, D.C., office. She also discussed a meeting with interim Sen. Darline Graham to review cases currently handled by their office.
Andrews attributed her victory to consistent campaign messaging. She said her discussions on gas prices, grocery costs, and the healthcare system resonated with voters. She believes a focus on non-partisan issues, rather than party politics, helped secure the win.
