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U.S. Senate General

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 4, 2026
Current holder:Tim Scott(Republican)

The 2026 U.S. Senate general election in South Carolina will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect one member to the United States Senate to represent the state. This regularly scheduled election will determine who serves a six-year term beginning January 3, 2027, alongside the state's other senator.

About This Race

The 2026 U.S. Senate general election in South Carolina will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect one member to the United States Senate to represent the state. This regularly scheduled election will determine who serves a six-year term beginning January 3, 2027, alongside the state's other senator.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 4, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 14, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in South Carolina, residents must register by October 4, 2026, either online through the State Election Commission website, by mail, or in person at their county voter registration office. On Election Day or during early voting (October 14–November 1), voters must present a valid photo ID such as a South Carolina driver's license, passport, or military ID at their designated polling place.

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Incumbent
Republican

Tim Scott

United States Senator from South Carolina

Biography

Incumbent Senator Tim Scott is seeking re-election to a second full term. A former U.S. Representative and entrepreneur, Scott is the first African American senator elected from South Carolina since Reconstruction and chairs the Senate Banking Committee.

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Democratic

Krystle Matthews

United States Senator from South Carolina

Biography

State Representative Krystle Matthews is challenging Senator Tim Scott, focusing on economic opportunity, healthcare access, and education reform. A former U.S. Army officer and small business owner, she represents South Carolina's 117th House District and has advocated for rural development and voting rights.

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