The 2026 South Carolina State Senate general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members to the South Carolina Senate. All 46 seats in the chamber are up for election, with senators serving four-year terms. This election will determine partisan control of the state legislature.
The 2026 South Carolina State Senate general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members to the South Carolina Senate. All 46 seats in the chamber are up for election, with senators serving four-year terms. This election will determine partisan control of the state legislature.
To vote in South Carolina, residents must register by October 8, 2026, either online through the State Election Commission website, by mail, or in person at a county voter registration office. On Election Day, voters must present a valid photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID card, passport, or military ID; early voting is available from October 21 to November 1, 2026, at designated county voting centers.