South Carolina: what's on the November 3, 2026 ballot
Every candidate below is listed alphabetically, with party shown as text only. Open a name for their stated positions, background and recent news, each with sources.
Open South Carolina on the mapKey dates
- Voter registration deadline: October 4, 2026. Online registration closed October 4. The in-person deadline was October 2, and mailed forms had to be postmarked by October 5. Registration is now closed.
- Early voting: October 19, 2026 to October 31, 2026. Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at county early voting centers. Closed Sunday, October 25. Bring a photo ID.
- Last day to request an absentee ballot: October 23, 2026. Only voters who qualify for absentee voting may apply, through their county voter registration and elections office. Completed ballots are due by the close of polls on Election Day.
- Election Day: November 3, 2026. Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Bring a photo ID.
Official election information: vote.gov
Who's running
Only the U.S. Senate and governor races are loaded so far. Other statewide offices, ballot measures, U.S. House and local races aren't loaded yet. Check your sample ballot for the full list.
U.S. Senate
Voters elect one U.S. senator to a six-year term. Republican nominee Darline Graham was appointed in July 2026 after the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham and won an August special Republican primary runoff.
Libertarian and independent candidates may also be on the ballot. Check your sample ballot for the full list.
- Annie Andrews Democratic · Challenger
Annie Andrews is a pediatrician from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, who worked about 15 years at the children's hospital of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). She… - Darline Graham Republican · Incumbent
Darline Graham is a Republican who has served as U.S. Senator from South Carolina since July 14, 2026. Gov. Henry McMaster appointed her to the seat after her brother, Sen. Lindsey…
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Voters elect a governor and lieutenant governor on a joint ticket for a four-year term. It is an open seat because Gov. Henry McMaster is not running. Running mates: Mike Reichenbach (with Wilson), Sam Skardon (with Johnson), Candace Brewer (with Addison).
Minor-party candidates and their party labels come from Ballotpedia, not the official list. Check your sample ballot.
- Michael Addison United Citizens · Open seat
- Walid Hakim Green · Open seat
- Jermaine Johnson Democratic · Open seat
- Alan Wilson Republican · Open seat
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