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David Stumbo R
Republican
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South Carolina: Attorney General
2026 General Election · November 3, 2026
South Carolina's chief legal officer and prosecutor. Represents the state in court, prosecutes some criminal cases, and issues legal opinions to state and local officials. 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.)
2026 Candidates
2 certified for the general electionRH
Richard Hricik D
Democratic
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Candidate list from the South Carolina State Election Commission candidate list. Write-in candidates are not shown.
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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.
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