In a display of bipartisan cooperation, former South Carolina governors David Beasley and Jim Hodges announced their support for Democrat Annie Andrews in the upcoming Senate election. The two former state leaders, who represent opposing political parties, appeared together in a campaign video released on Monday to advocate for Andrews’s candidacy against incumbent Republican Senator Darline Graham.

During the video, Beasley and Hodges acknowledged their history of political disagreement, suggesting that their joint endorsement is intended to transcend traditional party lines. While the specific policy motivations behind this bipartisan support were not detailed in the initial announcement, the move is a notable development in the South Carolina Senate race, as it brings together two figures who previously held the state's highest office from different ideological backgrounds. The endorsement aims to bolster Andrews's campaign by highlighting a shared belief in her suitability for the office, despite the governors' past political differences. Senator Graham’s campaign has not yet issued a formal response to the endorsement.