southeast region · SC
Incumbent: Lindsey Graham
The 2026 U.S. Senate primary election in South Carolina will be held on June 9, 2026, to determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by incumbent Senator Lindsey Graham. Voters will select nominees who will advance to the general election in November 2026.
Incumbent: Russell Fry
The 2026 U.S. House primary elections in South Carolina will be held on June 9, 2026, to select party nominees for the state's seven congressional districts. Voters will choose candidates who will advance to the general election in November 2026 to represent South Carolina in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The South Carolina State Senate primaries on June 9, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for various state senate districts across the state. These primaries are crucial for shaping the general election ballot, as winners will advance to compete for seats in the South Carolina Senate.
The South Carolina State House primaries on June 9, 2026, determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for all 124 seats in the South Carolina House of Representatives. Winners advance to the general election in November 2026, where they will compete for the opportunity to serve two-year terms in the state legislature.
The Richland County Council Primaries on June 9, 2026, will determine nominees for county council seats in Richland County, South Carolina. These elections are critical as they influence local governance, budgeting, zoning, and public services across the county, which includes Columbia and surrounding communities.
Incumbent: Butch Kirven
The Greenville County Council Primaries on June 9, 2026, are primary elections for multiple seats on the Greenville County Council, the legislative body responsible for county-wide policy, budget approval, and oversight of services such as public safety, infrastructure, and zoning in Greenville County, South Carolina.
The Charleston County Council primaries on June 9, 2026, will determine nominees for county council seats in Charleston County, South Carolina. County council members serve four-year terms and are responsible for local budgeting, land use, and public services.
The Richland County School Board Primaries on June 9, 2026, will determine which candidates advance to the general election for key seats on the Richland County School Board in South Carolina. These board positions are responsible for overseeing public education policy, budget approval, and superintendent oversight across the county's school district.
The Greenville County School Board Primaries on June 9, 2026, are partisan elections to select nominees for multiple seats on the Greenville County School Board. Candidates are running in specific districts across the county, with winners advancing to the general election in November 2026 to oversee public education policy, budget, and operations for over 70,000 students.
The Charleston County School Board primaries on June 9, 2026, will determine nominees for multiple seats on the school board responsible for overseeing public education in Charleston County, South Carolina. These nonpartisan elections are critical for shaping district policies, budget allocations, and academic standards for over 50,000 students.
Incumbent: Tim Scott
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.
Incumbent: Nancy Mace
The 2026 U.S. House of Representatives general election in South Carolina will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect representatives for all seven congressional districts in the state. Voters will choose candidates to serve in the 119th United States Congress, with each district electing one representative.
Incumbent: Mia McLeod
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.
Incumbent: Mark Willis
The 2026 South Carolina State House general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members to all 124 seats in the South Carolina House of Representatives. These seats are up for election every two years, and the outcomes will determine the partisan control of the state legislature, influencing budget, education, and healthcare policy.
Incumbent: Livingston
The Richland County Council Generals election is a county-level race in South Carolina to determine the composition of the Richland County Council. Voters will elect representatives to serve on the council, which oversees local government functions including budgeting, land use, and public services for Columbia and surrounding areas.
Incumbent: Butch Kirven
The Greenville County Council General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the county legislative body responsible for local governance, budgeting, and policy in Greenville County, South Carolina. Multiple council districts are up for election, with members serving four-year terms.
Incumbent: Elizabeth Kolbe
The Charleston County Council Generals election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the Charleston County Council, the governing body responsible for local policy, budgeting, and services in Charleston County, South Carolina. This county-level election includes races for multiple council districts, with members serving four-year terms.
The Richland County School Board Generals election on November 3, 2026, will determine the members of the Richland County School District Board of Trustees in South Carolina. This nonpartisan election seats members responsible for overseeing public education policy, budget approval, and superintendent oversight for one of the state's largest school districts.
Incumbent: Melissa Cooper
The Greenville County School Board Generals election on November 3, 2026, will determine the members of the school board responsible for overseeing public education in Greenville County, South Carolina. This nonpartisan election will fill multiple seats on the board, with candidates campaigning on issues such as school funding, curriculum, student safety, and teacher retention.
Incumbent: Melissa Couture
The Charleston County School Board Generals election on November 3, 2026, will determine the members of the school board responsible for overseeing public education in Charleston County, South Carolina. This nonpartisan race includes multiple seats at stake, with candidates campaigning on issues such as school funding, curriculum, student safety, and teacher retention.
Incumbent: John Michael Warley
The Charleston City Council Primaries on June 8, 2027, will determine party nominees for various city council seats across Charleston, South Carolina. These nonpartisan primaries are contested in multiple districts, with winners advancing to the general election in November 2027. Voters will select candidates who will help shape local policy on public safety, infrastructure, and economic development.
The Columbia City Council primaries held on June 8, 2027, determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for various city council districts in Columbia, South Carolina. These nonpartisan elections are conducted using a partisan primary system to select candidates who will advance to the general election in November 2027.
The North Charleston City Council Primaries on June 8, 2027, are municipal elections to select nominees for seats on the Charleston County-based city council. These primaries determine which candidates will advance to the general election for city council districts within North Charleston, South Carolina.
Incumbent: Will Haynie
The Mount Pleasant Town Council Primaries on June 8, 2027, are municipal elections in South Carolina to nominate candidates for the town's legislative body. Voters will select nominees who will advance to the general election for seats on the Mount Pleasant Town Council, which sets local policy, budgets, and ordinances.
Incumbent: John Tecklenburg
The Charleston Mayor General election is a municipal election held on November 2, 2027, to elect the mayor of Charleston, South Carolina. The office oversees city administration, public safety, budgeting, and local policy implementation for South Carolina's largest city.
Incumbent: Mike Seekings
The 2027 Charleston City Council Generals election will determine the members of the city council for Charleston, South Carolina. Voters will elect council members from single-member districts to serve four-year terms, with responsibilities including setting municipal policy, approving the city budget, and overseeing local services.
Incumbent: Daniel Rickenmann
The Columbia Mayor General election is a municipal election held on November 2, 2027, to determine the next mayor of Columbia, South Carolina. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city, overseeing municipal operations, implementing city council policies, and representing the city in regional and state affairs.
The 2027 Columbia City Council Generals election will determine the composition of the city council for Columbia, South Carolina. Voters will elect members to represent various districts across the city, with seats up for election in a nonpartisan municipal contest held alongside other local elections.
Incumbent: Keith Summey
The North Charleston Mayor General election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the mayor of North Charleston, South Carolina. This municipal election determines the city's chief executive officer responsible for overseeing city operations, public safety, budget, and local policy implementation.
Incumbent: Keith Summey
The North Charleston City Council Generals election on November 2, 2027, will determine the representatives for the city council districts in North Charleston, South Carolina. This municipal election is part of the regularly scheduled local elections to fill seats on the governing body responsible for city ordinances, budget approval, and local policy.
Incumbent: Will Haynie
The Mount Pleasant Mayor General election is scheduled for November 2, 2027, in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Voters will elect the city's mayor for a four-year term, with the winner responsible for overseeing municipal operations, budgeting, and local policy implementation.
Incumbent: Will Haynie
The Mount Pleasant Town Council Generals election is a municipal election held on November 2, 2027, in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Voters will elect members to the Town Council, which serves as the legislative body responsible for local ordinances, budgets, and community services in the town.