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

Sen. Lindsey Graham won the June 9 Republican primary but died in office on July 11. Gov. Henry McMaster appointed his sister, Darline Graham, to the seat; she then won an Aug. 25 special Republican runoff over Rep. Ralph Norman. She faces Democrat Annie Andrews, a pediatrician.

Darline Graham Republican

Appointed U.S. Senator (2026); sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham

Favoredrating · Won the Aug. 25 special GOP runoff over Rep. Ralph Norman
versus
Annie Andrews Democrat

Pediatrician

Underdograting · Won the Democratic primary

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.

Alan Wilson Republican

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

Heavy favoriterating · 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
versus
Jermaine Johnson Democrat

South Carolina state representative

Underdograting · 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

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

Heavy favoriterating · Solid R state
  • GovernmentExperienced prosecutor; law-and-order focus
  • AbortionPro-life
  • EconomyOpposes recreational marijuana
versus
Richard Hricik Democrat

Charleston personal injury attorney; Democratic nominee

Underdograting · 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

Heavy favoriterating · Safe R
  • GovernmentBusiness registration and election administration
  • DemocracyOversees elections and charities regulation
versus
Jason Benton Democrat

Democratic nominee

Underdograting · 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

Heavy favoriterating · Safe R
  • EconomyState fund management and fiscal oversight
  • GovernmentTransparency in state finances
versus
Vincent Coe Democrat

Democratic nominee

Underdograting · Safe R
  • EconomyResponsible management of state funds
  • GovernmentFiscal accountability

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