These are the general-election candidates on South Carolina's ballot for November 3, 2026, by office and party, following the state's primary. This guide covers statewide offices and U.S. House races. It is nonpartisan and factual. See the South Carolina 2026 overview for the fuller picture.
Governor of South Carolina
Jermaine Johnson Sr. Democratic
Alan Wilson Republican
Walid Hakim Green
Michael Addison United Citizens
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. Senate
Darline Nordone RepublicanIncumbent
Annie Andrews Democratic
Mark Hackett Constitution
Kasie Whitener Libertarian
Secretary of State
Mark Hammond RepublicanIncumbent
Jason Belton Democratic
Attorney General
Richard Hricik Democratic
David Stumbo Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
Treasurer
Curt Loftis Jr. RepublicanIncumbent
Vincent Coe Democratic
Comptroller General
Tiffany Boozer Democratic
Mike Burkhold Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
Commissioner of Agriculture
DeShawn Blanding Democratic
Cody Simpson Republican
Michael Sullens Libertarian
Chris Nelums United Citizens
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
Superintendent of Education
Ellen Weaver RepublicanIncumbent
Sylvia Wright Democratic
Baba Amin Ojuok Richmond United Citizens
U.S. House, District 1
Nancy Lacore Democratic
Jenny Costa Honeycutt Republican
Bill Reeside Jr. Libertarian
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 2
Joe Wilson Sr. RepublicanIncumbent
Zyon El-Khalifa Democratic
Dayna Smith Workers Party
U.S. House, District 3
Sheri Biggs RepublicanIncumbent
Eunice Lehmacher Democratic
Brian Corriea Libertarian
U.S. House, District 4
William Timmons IV RepublicanIncumbent
Courtney McClain Democratic
Jessica Ethridge Libertarian
U.S. House, District 5
Mallory Dittmer Democratic
Wes Climer Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 6
Jim Clyburn DemocraticIncumbent
John Peterson Republican
U.S. House, District 7
Russell Fry RepublicanIncumbent
John Vincent Democratic
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Also on the South Carolina ballot
Beyond the statewide and congressional races above, South Carolina voters also decide state legislative races and county and municipal offices, which appear on local ballots, along with any statewide ballot measures.
How to vote in South Carolina
The general election is November 3, 2026. On Election Day, polls in South Carolina are open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. Confirm your registration, polling place, and mail-ballot options at Vote.org and your state election office. Getting your supporters to turn out is what decides the closest races.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in South Carolina in 2026?
Governor: Jermaine Johnson Sr. (Democratic), Alan Wilson (Republican), Walid Hakim (Green), Michael Addison (United Citizens). U.S. Senate: Darline Nordone (Republican), Annie Andrews (Democratic), Mark Hackett (Constitution), Kasie Whitener (Libertarian). Every voter also decides state legislative and local races on their ballot.
What time do polls open and close in South Carolina on Election Day?
On Election Day, polls in South Carolina are open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
When is the South Carolina election in 2026?
The general election is November 3, 2026, following the state's 2026 primary.
Candidate information reflects the general-election ballot as of the date above, drawn from nonpartisan sources including The Green Papers and state election authorities. Verify the final ballot with your local election office.
Keep reading: South Carolina 2026 elections and the 2026 midterms are a turnout election.