South Carolina US Senate 2026

Election day is November 3, 2026. A statewide contest in South Carolina.

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About this race

The 2026 United States Senate election in South Carolina will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent South Carolina. The Democratic nominee is pediatrician Annie Andrews. A special primary will be held on August 11 to determine the Republican nominee following the death of four-term incumbent Lindsey Graham during his reelection bid. The seat is held by his sister, Republican appointee Darline Graham, who is seeking a full term.

In the June 9 primary elections, Graham won the Republican nomination with 56.8% of the vote over businessman Mark Lynch, but died on July 11. Andrews won the Democratic nomination with 61.5% of the vote over former Paine College administrator Brandon Brown.

Democrats have not won a U.S. Senate election in South Carolina since 1998.

Latest coverage of the South Carolina US Senate race

Darline Graham tests value of a famous name vs. lack of experience in South Carolina primaryAP News · 08 Aug 2026South Carolina Republicans line up to run in special primary to replace late Sen. Lindsey GrahamPBS · 28 Jul 2026Live debate: GOP candidates running to replace Lindsey Graham on South Carolina ballot debate on Aug. 3, 2026WBTV · 03 Aug 2026Who is running for the U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina?WYFF · 28 Jul 2026SC’s Fry and Graham PAC trade jabs in U.S. Senate race. What’s true?The State · 07 Aug 20269 Senate candidates make stump speeches to voters ahead of SC GOP special primarySouth Carolina Daily Gazette · 01 Aug 2026Who is Dr. Annie Andrews? Senate candidate is in the spotlight after Lindsey Graham's deathThe 19th News · 13 Jul 2026U.S. Senate Special Republican Party PrimaryBerkeley County (.gov) · 03 Aug 2026

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