South Carolina elections, 2026
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This page provides information on the 2026 elections in South Carolina, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in South Carolina are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.
Statewide election dates
TBD: Primary
TBD: Primary runoff
November 3, 2026: General election
Offices on the ballot
| South Carolina elections, 2026 | ||
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| Office | Elections? | More information |
| U.S. Senate | ✓ | Click here |
| U.S. House | ✓ | Click here |
| Congress special election | — | — |
| Governor | ✓ | Click here |
| Other state executive | ✓ | Click here |
| State Senate | — | — |
| State House | ✓ | Click here |
| Special state legislative | ✓ | Click here |
| State Supreme Court | — | — |
| Intermediate appellate courts | — | — |
| School boards | — | — |
| Municipal government | — | — |
| Recalls | — | — |
| Ballot measures | — | — |
| Local ballot measures | — | — |
| All local elections by county | ||
Legend: ✓ election(s) / — no elections
Subject to Ballotpedia's scope
Noteworthy elections
In 2025, Ballotpedia did not cover any elections in additional detail in this state.
What's on your ballot?
- See also: Sample Ballot Lookup
List of candidates
The following table displays a list of candidates in South Carolina. The list does not include presidential candidates, and it may not include all candidates for local offices. Please click here to learn more about Ballotpedia's coverage scope.
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 | South Carolina House of Representatives District 98 (Special election) | Republican | On the Ballot General |
 | South Carolina House of Representatives District 98 (Special election) | Democratic | On the Ballot General |
South Carolina House of Representatives District 98 (Special election) | Republican | Lost Primary Runoff | |
South Carolina House of Representatives District 98 (Special election) | Republican | Lost Primary | |
South Carolina House of Representatives District 98 (Special election) | Democratic | Lost Primary | |
South Carolina House of Representatives District 98 (Special election) | Democratic | Lost (unofficially withdrew) Primary |
= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
Local election officials
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