What's on the ballot in South Carolina?

South Carolina's next election is November 3, 2026 (South Carolina 2026 general election). 135 races across 4 offices are on the ballot in South Carolina.

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What’s on South Carolina’s 2026 election ballot

Elections and voting

South Carolina voters will decide three statewide offices and elections for all seven U.S. House districts on Nov. 3.

The Ballot South Carolina News DeskOct 5, 2026

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Candidate profile: Nancy Mace in South Carolina’s 1st District

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Nancy Mace is among 23 candidates in the contested 2026 race for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District.

The Ballot South Carolina DeskOct 4, 2026

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What to know about South Carolina’s 2026 elections

Elections and voting

South Carolina voters will choose a governor, secretary of state, attorney general and representatives for all seven U.S. House districts.

The Ballot South Carolina News DeskSep 30, 2026

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Trafalgar poll puts Graham, Andrews one point apart

Elections and voting

A Trafalgar Group survey finds Darline Graham one point ahead of Annie Andrews in South Carolina’s Senate contest.

The Ballot South Carolina News DeskSep 27, 2026

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Candidate profile: Kendal Ludden in South Carolina’s 1st

Elections and voting

Republican Kendal Ludden is among 23 candidates in the contested 2026 election for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District.

The Ballot South Carolina DeskSep 21, 2026

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South Carolina Enacts Pro-Crypto, Anti-CBDC Law

Economy and jobs

South Carolina has enacted a law favoring cryptocurrency while opposing a central bank digital currency.

The Ballot South Carolina Policy DeskSep 21, 2026

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Tim Scott’s path from appointment to Senate elections

Foreign policy

The South Carolina Republican entered the Senate by appointment in 2013 and later won elections in 2014, 2016 and 2022.

The Ballot South Carolina DeskSep 20, 2026

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South Carolina reviews AI’s growing role in campaigns

Elections and voting

A new Senate committee may examine campaign uses of artificial intelligence after earlier election-content bills stalled.

The Ballot South Carolina News DeskSep 18, 2026

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House passes Russia sanctions bill named for Lindsey Graham

Foreign policy

The measure would target Russian energy and defense interests while giving President Trump authority to impose tariffs on countries buying Russian fuel.

The Ballot South Carolina DeskSep 17, 2026

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Candidate profile: David Brown in South Carolina’s 2nd District

Elections and voting

Democrat David Brown is among eight candidates in the 2026 general election for South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District.

The Ballot South Carolina News DeskSep 12, 2026

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Nancy Lacore: Candidate for South Carolina’s 1st District

Elections and voting

Democrat Nancy Lacore is running in the contested 2026 election for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District.

The Ballot South Carolina DeskSep 12, 2026

Candidate profile · SC

Candidate profile: Mark Smith in South Carolina’s 1st District

Elections and voting

Republican Mark Smith is among 23 candidates in the U.S. House race in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District.

The Ballot South Carolina News DeskSep 9, 2026