Who is running in South Carolina in the 2026 election?

South Carolina's 2026 ballot includes races for U.S. Senate, Governor, Attorney General, with candidates including Lindsey Graham and Annie Andrews. See the full list of verified candidates and where they stand on Ballot Awareness.

When is the 2026 South Carolina election?

The 2026 general election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Check your local South Carolina election office for registration deadlines and your polling place.

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South Carolina · 2026 Midterms

What's on your South Carolina ballot

A clear, nonpartisan rundown of the candidates and races South Carolina voters will decide in the 2026 midterms, with where each candidate stands and how competitive the race is.

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U.S. Senate, South Carolina

Graham vs AndrewsProjected winner

Incumbent seeking a fifth term; won his primary outright. Cook Political Report: Solid Republican.

Lindsey Graham Republican

U.S. Senator since 2003; chair of the Senate Budget Committee

93%est. chance of winning · Cook: Solid R

Foreign policyDefense hawk, assertive national security and interventionist posture
ImmigrationStronger border security
EconomyReduce federal spending, fiscal conservatism
GovernmentTrump-endorsed; emphasizes confirming conservative judges

versus

Annie Andrews Democrat

Pediatrician and public health advocate

7%est. chance of winning · Cook: Solid R

HealthcareExpand healthcare access, protect Medicaid and rural hospitals
EconomyFocus on working families and rising costs
EducationChild welfare and family-focused policy
GovernmentRun as a political outsider

Governor

Johnson vs WilsonProjected winner

Open seat; Gov. Henry McMaster is term-limited. Attorney General Alan Wilson won the June 23 Republican runoff, defeating Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, and faces Democrat Jermaine Johnson in November. South Carolina has not elected a Democratic governor since 2003.

Jermaine Johnson Democrat

South Carolina state representative

7%est. chance of winning · Solid R state

EconomyFocus on cost of living and working families
EducationInvest in public schools
HealthcareSupports expanding Medicaid in South Carolina
GovernmentRun as a pragmatic reformer

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Alan Wilson Republican

South Carolina Attorney General since 2011; longest-serving in state history; won the June 23 GOP runoff

93%est. chance of winning · Solid R (no D gov since 2003)

GovernmentTrump administration-aligned policies; law-and-order focus, drawing on 15 years as the state's top prosecutor
EconomyMake South Carolina more affordable for families and more profitable for businesses
AbortionSupports anti-abortion laws
ImmigrationSupports ending birthright citizenship

Attorney General

Stumbo vs HricikProjected winner

Open seat; AG Alan Wilson ran for governor. David Stumbo won the June 23 Republican runoff over Stephen Goldfinch and faces Democrat Richard Hricik in November.

David Stumbo Republican

Eighth Circuit Solicitor; career prosecutor; won the June 23 GOP runoff

93%est. chance of winning · Solid R state

GovernmentExperienced prosecutor; law-and-order focus
AbortionPro-life
EconomyOpposes recreational marijuana

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Richard Hricik Democrat

Charleston personal injury attorney; Democratic nominee

7%est. chance of winning · Solid R state

GovernmentIndependent enforcement of the law; consumer protection
EconomyHold corporations accountable

Secretary of State

Hammond vs BentonProjected winner

Incumbent seeking another term. South Carolina has not elected a Democrat to statewide office in years; Sabato rates these Safe R.

Mark Hammond Republican

Incumbent South Carolina Secretary of State

93%est. chance of winning · Safe R

GovernmentBusiness registration and election administration
DemocracyOversees elections and charities regulation

versus

Jason Benton Democrat

Democratic nominee

7%est. chance of winning · Safe R

GovernmentGovernment transparency and accountability
EconomySmall-business support

State Treasurer

Loftis vs CoeProjected winner

Incumbent seeking another term. Safe R.

Curtis Loftis Republican

Incumbent South Carolina State Treasurer

93%est. chance of winning · Safe R

EconomyState fund management and fiscal oversight
GovernmentTransparency in state finances

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Vincent Coe Democrat

Democratic nominee

7%est. chance of winning · Safe R

EconomyResponsible management of state funds
GovernmentFiscal accountability

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