South Carolina: Commissioner of Agriculture

2026 General Election · November 3, 2026

Leads the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, which promotes farming and inspects food, fuel, scales and pumps. It is a 4-year term.

This race is on every South Carolina ballot.

Election Quick Facts

October 4, 2026Voter registration deadline
Oct 19–31, 2026Early voting
October 23, 2026Last day to apply for an absentee ballot (5 p.m.)
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.)

Source: South Carolina State Election Commission

2026 Candidates

4 certified for the general election

Candidate list from the South Carolina State Election Commission candidate list. Write-in candidates are not shown.

Compare the Candidates

Where each candidate stands on the key issues facing South Carolina. A position appears only after we verify it from the candidate's own statements, votes or official record, with a link to the source.

Issue positions for South Carolina candidates have not been researched yet. Candidates can send us their information using the For Candidates form.

IssueCody Simpson RDeShawn Blanding DMichael Sullens LChris Nelums U

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Cody Simpson RNo campaign-account ads listed yet
DeShawn Blanding DNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Michael Sullens LNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Chris Nelums UNo campaign-account ads listed yet