Voting in South Carolina
U.S. Senate and Governor
Statewide races every South Carolina voter sees. Candidates are listed in the order of the official source, with party as printed.
U.S. Senate
- Annie Andrews · Democratic Party
- Darline Graham · Republican Party
- Mark Hackett · Constitution Party
- Kasie Whitener · Libertarian Party
Governor
- Michael Addison · United Citizens Party
- Walid Hakim · Green Party
- Jermaine Johnson · Democratic Party
- Alan Wilson · Republican Party
Note: Sen. Lindsey Graham died after the June primary. The state candidate list shows Darline Graham as the Republican nominee.
Source: South Carolina Election Commission, 2026 General Election candidate list. Write-in candidates not shown. Your county's sample ballot has every race.
Full ballots on Voting On
Key facts for Nov. 3
Register to vote
Online, fax or email by Sunday, Oct. 4. By mail postmarked by Monday, Oct. 5. In person at county office by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2.
Online registration is available.
Vote early in person
In person Monday, Oct. 19 to Saturday, Oct. 31, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday (closed Sunday, Oct. 25). Any registered voter; photo ID required.
Election Day
Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Vote by mail
Who: Only voters with an approved reason (excuse required), such as age 65 or older, physical disability, or work that prevents voting during early voting and on Election Day.
Request by: Application must be returned to the county office by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23.
Return by: Must be received by the county office by 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Witness signature required.
ID to vote in person
Photo ID required: SC driver license, SC DMV ID card, SC voter registration card with photo, federal military ID or U.S. passport. Voters with a reasonable impediment may vote provisionally with their non-photo voter card and an affidavit.
From the South Carolina Election Commission and other official state sources, checked Oct 7, 2026. Rules can change; the official office has the final word. Only eligible, registered voters may vote.
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