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South Carolina ballot

U.S. Senate South Carolina

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 9, 2026

General election

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André Bauer ran for U.S. Senate South Carolina in 2026.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Andrews is a Democratic candidate running for U.S. Senate in South Carolina in her first statewide race.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Carey Wilson ran for U.S. Senate South Carolina in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Casey O'Grady ran for U.S. Senate South Carolina in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Catherine Fleming Bruce ran for U.S. Senate South Carolina in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Christopher Giracello ran for U.S. Senate South Carolina in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidate

Independent running for U.S. Senate in South Carolina.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Clark Neilson ran for U.S. Senate South Carolina in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Darius Mitchell ran for U.S. Senate South Carolina in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanVocational rehabilitation counselor

Darline Graham is the incumbent U.S. Senator from South Carolina, serving as the state's first female senator. She has devoted nearly 30 years to public service in vocational rehabilitation and workforce development programs.

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LFirst-time candidateWithdrew

David Weikle ran for U.S. Senate South Carolina in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewChief executive officer

Don Louis ran for U.S. Senate South Carolina in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidate

Edward Strunge is an independent first-time candidate for U.S. Senate in South Carolina.

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DWithdrewEconomist/Educator

Gloria Bromell Tinubu ran for U.S. Senate South Carolina in 2026.

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IndependentFirst-time candidate

Jack Ellison is running for U.S. Senate from South Carolina as an independent candidate for the first time.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Johnny Garcia ran for U.S. Senate South Carolina in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Justin Wooton ran for U.S. Senate South Carolina in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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LibertarianAssistant professor

Kasie Whitener, an assistant professor, is running for U.S. Senate South Carolina.

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LFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness owner

Keenan Dunham ran for U.S. Senate South Carolina in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Larry Adams Jr. ran for U.S. Senate South Carolina in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusinessman

Lee Johnson ran for U.S. Senate South Carolina in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RIdeology 0.37 · ConservativeWithdrew

Lindsey Graham ran for U.S. Senate South Carolina in 2026.

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ConstitutionFirst-time candidate

Mark Hackett is a Constitution candidate for U.S. Senate South Carolina in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Mark Sloan ran for U.S. Senate South Carolina in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Matthew Knights ran for U.S. Senate South Carolina in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Paul Dans ran for U.S. Senate South Carolina in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidate

Sedletsky is running as an independent candidate for his first election to the U.S. Senate representing South Carolina.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Peggy Kandies ran for U.S. Senate South Carolina in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWriter

Reece Wright-McDonald is a writer running for office for the first time. Reece Wright-McDonald supports law enforcement and public education.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Timothy Swain ran for U.S. Senate South Carolina in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

William Stone ran for U.S. Senate South Carolina in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvanced

Andrews is a Democratic candidate running for U.S. Senate in South Carolina in her first statewide race.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Brandon Brown is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate South Carolina in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Calvin Cowen is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate South Carolina in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Darius Mitchell ran for U.S. Senate South Carolina in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateIndependent contractor

Kyle Freeman is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate South Carolina in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanIdeology 0.37 · ConservativeAdvanced

Lindsey Graham ran for U.S. Senate South Carolina in 2026.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateBusiness owner

Mark Lynch is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate South Carolina in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateBusiness owner and president

Patrick Herrmann is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate South Carolina in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateMotivational speaker

Thomas Dismukes is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate South Carolina in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Special primary

RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Danny Ford is a Republican candidate for South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanAdvancedVocational rehabilitation counselor

Darline Graham is the incumbent U.S. Senator from South Carolina, serving as the state's first female senator. She has devoted nearly 30 years to public service in vocational rehabilitation and workforce development programs.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAttorney at law

Duke Buckner is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate South Carolina in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateBudget analyst

Glenda Gail Parker is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate South Carolina in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateBusiness owner

Mark Lynch is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate South Carolina in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Mark McBride is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate South Carolina in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanReal Estate Executive

Mark Sanford is a Republican candidate for U.S. House South Carolina District 1 in the 2026 election.

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RepublicanIdeology 0.85 · Very ConservativeAdvancedReal Estate developer

Ralph Norman ran for U.S. House South Carolina District 5 in 2026.

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RepublicanIdeology 0.54 · Conservative

Russell Fry is the incumbent Republican representative for South Carolina District 7. He emphasizes election security, limiting government intrusion, strong national defense, and job creation.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Sam Shepherd is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate South Carolina in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Convention

LibertarianFirst-time candidate

Jason Brenkus is a Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate South Carolina in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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LibertarianAdvancedAssistant professor

Kasie Whitener, an assistant professor, is running for U.S. Senate South Carolina.

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RepublicanIncumbentAdvancedVocational rehabilitation counselor

Darline Graham is the incumbent U.S. Senator from South Carolina, serving as the state's first female senator. She has devoted nearly 30 years to public service in vocational rehabilitation and workforce development programs.

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RepublicanIdeology 0.85 · Very ConservativeReal Estate developer

Ralph Norman ran for U.S. House South Carolina District 5 in 2026.

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