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2026 Race · South Carolina

U.S. Senate

10 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. Senate in South Carolina is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 10 candidates are on record: Lindsey Graham (Republican), Annie Andrews (Democratic), Kasie Whitener (Libertarian), Mark Hackett (Constitution Party), Jack Ellison (Independent), Cindy Glaser (Independent), Don Louis (Independent), Paul Sedletsky (Independent), Edward Strunge (Independent), and Reece Wright-McDonald (Independent). The seat is currently held by Lindsey Graham (Republican), who has served since January 2003, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Annie Andrews

Democratic

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Kasie Whitener

Libertarian

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Mark Hackett

Constitution Party

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Jack Ellison

Independent

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Cindy Glaser

Independent

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Don Louis

Independent

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Paul Sedletsky

Independent

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Edward Strunge

Independent

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Reece Wright-McDonald

Independent

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Incumbent's record this term

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Lindsey Graham

Republican · Since January 2003

Chairman

the Budget

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Appropriations
  • Environment and Public Works
  • the Budget· Chairman

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • SRES.786

    A resolution designating July 15, 2026, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".

  • S.2

    Secure America Act

2026 South Carolina U.S. Senate — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. Senate in South Carolina in 2026?

Lindsey Graham (Republican), Annie Andrews (Democratic), Kasie Whitener (Libertarian), Mark Hackett (Constitution Party), Jack Ellison (Independent), Cindy Glaser (Independent), Don Louis (Independent), Paul Sedletsky (Independent), Edward Strunge (Independent), and Reece Wright-McDonald (Independent). Lindsey Graham is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 South Carolina U.S. Senate election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by South Carolina and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Lindsey Graham, a Republican, currently represents South Carolina, serving since January 2003.

What committees does Lindsey Graham serve on?

Lindsey Graham serves on Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and Senate Committee on the Budget. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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