A special primary election will be held after the death of the Republican Party nominee for U.S. Senate, Lindsey Graham.
The nominee resulting from this special primary will be a candidate on the November 3, 2026, General Election Ballot.
Important dates
- Candidate filing: July 21-28
- Deadline to apply for an absentee ballot: July 31
- Early voting: August 5-7
- Special Republican Primary: August 11
- Runoff (if necessary): August 25
Who’s eligible to vote?
Voters who participated in the Republican Primary or did not vote in either party’s June primary are eligible to vote in the August 11 Special Republican Primary, while voters who participated in the June Democratic Primary are not eligible to vote.
Who's running?
Candidate filing closed July 28. The following candidates will appear on the August 11 ballot.
- Duke Buckner
- Russell Fry
- Darline Graham
- Mark Lynch
- Mark McBride
- Ralph Norman
- Glenda Gail Parker
- Mark Sanford
- Samuel Sam Shepard
Can candidates appear on the November 3 General Election Ballot for multiple offices?
Yes, candidates have appeared on general election ballots for more than one office in previous South Carolina elections. SC Election Commission statement
Where can I learn about the candidates?
Check VOTE411 to "know before you go" when voting begins August 5.
