U.S. Senate Special Republican Primary RUNOFF--August 25
Early Voting
- The early voting period is Wednesday, August 19 through Friday, August 21.
- Early voting centers are open from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Visit the early voting page on scVOTES.gov. or contact your county voter registration to find your early voting center location.
- Voters will be asked to present their Photo ID when checking in to vote.
Who Can Vote?
- Not every voter is eligible to participate in the Special Republican Primary Runoff. Voters who participated in the June Democratic Primary are not eligible to vote in the runoff. Voters who participated in the June Republican Primary, the U.S. Senate Special Republican Primary, or who did not vote in either primary are eligible to vote.
Check this page at SCVotes for more info on absentee and UOCAVA voting.
VOTE411.org for 2026 SC General Elections will be published on Tuesday, September 22!
2026 SC General Elections--November 3
2026 General Election races across the state include:
- Statewide executive offices
- US Senate Class II seat (currently held by Lindsey Graham)
- US House Districts
- SC House Districts
2026 General Election races in the Midlands also include:
- SC 5th Circuit Solicitor
- County Council seats in Lexington (Districts 2, 7, 8, 9) and Richland (Districts 1, 4, 5, 6, 11)
- School Board seats in Lexington (Districts 2, 3, 4, 5) and Richland (Districts 1, 2, 5)
- Lexington County: Soil and Water Conservation District, Probate Judge
- Richland County: Soil and Water Conservation District, Probate Judge, Auditor, Treasurer
Key Dates
- Tuesday, September 22—LWVCA publishes races in VOTE411.org
- October 2, 5:00 pm— Deadline to register to vote in person for General Election.
- October 5--Deadline to register to vote by mail for General Election (must be postmarked by this date).
- October 19 through October 31—Early voting for General Election at county voter registration offices and other early voting centers. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Monday – Saturday). Closed Sunday, October 25.
- October 23, 5:00 pm-- Deadline to apply for absentee ballot for General Election.
- Tuesday, November 3—General Election Day
- Polls open 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
- 7 pm is also deadline for county boards to receive absentee ballots.
- Military and overseas voters’ ballots accepted through 5:00 p.m., November 5.
Before You Vote
- Make sure your voter registration is current by checking your registration information at SCVotes.
- If you have moved from one county to another, you must register in your new county to be eligible to vote.
- If you’ve moved within your county or changed your name recently, update your information before Election Day to help ensure a smoother voting experience: Update Your Voter Registration Information - SC Votes - South Carolina Election Commission.
