Calls the Iran war unnecessary and illegal and wants a way out
Annie AndrewsDemocratic nominee for U.S. Senate, South Carolina; pediatrician
In an interview with The Contrarian, Annie Andrews said South Carolina voters are feeling gas prices tied to the country's entry into what she called an unnecessary, illegal war with Iran, and said the country needs to find its way out of the war to lower gas prices.
“I also think we need to find our way out of this war so that we can lower gas prices.”
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An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 congressional candidates stand on continued U.S. military operations against Iran, based on their votes, campaign statements, and public remarks.
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The Contrarian's Tim Dickinson interviewed Annie Andrews, published August 24, 2026, about her Senate campaign in South Carolina.
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Andrews gave the interview during her general election campaign for South Carolina's open Senate seat following Sen. Lindsey Graham's death in July 2026.
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Andrews faces Republican Sen. Darline Graham, who was appointed to her brother's seat and won the August 25 runoff against Ralph Norman, in November.
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Andrews called the war unnecessary and illegal and said the country needs to find its way out, a clear opposition position.
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