General election · November 3, 2026

South Carolina

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RegistrationSouth Carolina says you must register at least 30 days before the election. For the November 3, 2026 general election, that means the deadline is October 4, 2026, if the state uses the usual 30-day rule for this election. However, the official page does not state the exact calendar date on the page itself, so please verify with your county office before relying on that date.Official details ↗

Early votingAny registered voter may vote early in person at any early-voting center in their county. For the 2026 statewide general election, the official early-voting period is Monday, October 19, 2026 through Saturday, October 31, 2026. Centers are open 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and closed Sunday, October 25.Official details ↗

Absentee or mailSouth Carolina’s official page says absentee voting is available for voters who qualify under state law. To get an absentee ballot, you must submit an absentee application to your county voter registration office by 5:00 p.m. on the 11th day before Election Day. For this election, that is October 23, 2026. The voted ballot must be received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2026. The state also says ballots should be mailed no later than one week before Election Day.Official details ↗

What may still change

Because the user asked for fiscal analysis and official voter-guide style detail, I used the official Legislature bill pages and official fiscal impact pages where available. If a field is missing from official sources, I left it blank rather than infer.
I used the South Carolina State Election Commission’s official pages only.
The state pages reviewed here give the early-voting dates and absentee deadlines clearly.
The registration page gives the rule as “at least 30 days prior to the election,” but I did not find a page on scVotes.gov that printed the exact November 3, 2026 deadline date, so I have not stated it as a confirmed official date.
Absentee rules can depend on whether the voter qualifies under South Carolina law; the state page lists qualifying reasons and county offices handle applications.
I found the official South Carolina Election Commission candidate pages and office list, but not a public, office-by-office 2026 certified candidate list with names on scvotes.gov in the material available to me here.
Because of that, I can confirm the offices that are statewide or federal on the 2026 general-election ballot, but I cannot reliably list every certified candidate from official certification records without risking omission or error.
If you want, I can continue by checking the SEC candidate tracking system or any official county/state certification PDFs you provide.

Ballot measure · Certified

Statewide constitutional amendment: Commissioners to Article V Convention

This amendment would require longer South Carolina residency for certain candidates. One part would apply to candidates for the General Assembly. The other part would apply to candidates for governor and several other statewide offices.

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Official ballot wording

"Must Section 7, Article III of the Constitution of this State, relating to qualifications of members of the Senate and the House of Representatives, be amended so as to require that candidates be a legal resident of this State for at least ten years and a legal resident of the district in which he is a candidate for at least two years at the time he files for office? Yes o No o Must Article VI of the Constitution of this State, be amended so as to require that any candidate for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Treasurer, Superintendent of Education, Comptroller General, and Commissioner of Agriculture must be a legal resident of this State for at least ten years next preceding the day of election? Yes o No o"

Voting yes means

A Yes vote would approve both constitutional changes in the ballot text: the new residency rules for legislative candidates and the new ten-year state residency rule for certain statewide offices.

Voting no means

A No vote would reject both constitutional changes and leave current constitutional eligibility rules in place.

Financial impact

No official fiscal estimate was located.

Supporters’ strongest case

The official bill text itself does not include a formal supporter statement. The strongest sourced case for the measure is that it would tighten residency requirements for candidates for the General Assembly and for certain statewide constitutional offices, as written in the proposed amendment.

Opponents’ strongest case

The official bill text itself does not include a formal opponent statement. The strongest sourced case against the measure is that it would add new eligibility barriers by extending residency requirements for candidates, which could narrow the pool of eligible candidates.

Key facts

The General Assembly passed the proposal as H. 4707, a joint resolution titled "Constitutional referendum."
The bill text says the proposal must be submitted to the qualified electors at the next general election for representatives and prints the exact ballot wording.
The proposal would amend Section 7, Article III, and add Section 10 to Article VI.
The ballot text says the legislative-candidate residency rule would apply to candidates who are legal residents of the district at filing and, for some candidates, legal residents of South Carolina for at least ten years.
The ballot text says the statewide-office residency rule would require certain candidates to be South Carolina residents for at least ten years before election day.

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OfficialSouth Carolina Legislature Online — 2025-2026 Bill 4707: Constitutional referendum↗OfficialSouth Carolina Legislature Online — Bill search for H. 4707↗OfficialSC Votes — Prep for the 2026 Statewide General Election↗

Federal race · Information incomplete

U.S. Senate: U.S. Senate

This office represents South Carolina in the U.S. Senate, where senators make federal laws, approve or reject treaties, and confirm some federal officials and judges.

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What this office does

Represents South Carolina in the U.S. Senate and helps make federal law, approve treaties, and confirm some federal officials and judges.

Financial impact

No official fiscal estimate was located.

Supporters’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Opponents’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Key facts

The South Carolina Election Commission lists U.S. Senate as a federal office filed with the State Election Commission.
The 2026 general election is on November 3, 2026.

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OfficialCandidates - SC Votes - South Carolina Election Commission↗Official2026 Candidate Information - SC Votes - South Carolina Election Commission↗OfficialStatewide General Election - SC Votes - South Carolina Election Commission↗

Statewide race · Information incomplete

Governor: Governor

This office leads the executive branch of South Carolina government and oversees how state laws are carried out.

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What this office does

Leads the executive branch of South Carolina government and oversees how state laws are carried out.

Financial impact

No official fiscal estimate was located.

Supporters’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Opponents’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Key facts

The South Carolina Election Commission lists Governor as a statewide office filed with the State Election Commission.
The 2026 general election is on November 3, 2026.

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Statewide race · Information incomplete

Lieutenant Governor: Lieutenant Governor

This office is part of South Carolina’s executive branch and typically serves as the second-highest statewide executive office.

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What this office does

Serves in South Carolina’s executive branch as the second-highest statewide executive office.

Financial impact

No official fiscal estimate was located.

Supporters’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Opponents’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Key facts

The South Carolina Election Commission lists Lieutenant Governor as a statewide office filed with the State Election Commission.
The 2026 general election is on November 3, 2026.

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Statewide race · Information incomplete

Secretary of State: Secretary of State

This office oversees state business filings and other official records.

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What this office does

Oversees state business filings and other official records.

Financial impact

No official fiscal estimate was located.

Supporters’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Opponents’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Key facts

The South Carolina Election Commission lists Secretary of State as a statewide office filed with the State Election Commission.
The 2026 general election is on November 3, 2026.

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State Treasurer: State Treasurer

This office manages the state’s money, cash flow, and certain public funds.

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What this office does

Manages the state’s money, cash flow, and certain public funds.

Financial impact

No official fiscal estimate was located.

Supporters’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Opponents’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Key facts

The South Carolina Election Commission lists State Treasurer as a statewide office filed with the State Election Commission.
The 2026 general election is on November 3, 2026.

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Statewide race · Information incomplete

Attorney General: Attorney General

This office is the state’s chief legal officer and represents South Carolina in many legal matters.

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What this office does

Serves as South Carolina’s chief legal officer and represents the state in many legal matters.

Financial impact

No official fiscal estimate was located.

Supporters’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Opponents’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Key facts

The South Carolina Election Commission lists Attorney General as a statewide office filed with the State Election Commission.
The 2026 general election is on November 3, 2026.

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Statewide race · Information incomplete

Comptroller General: Comptroller General

This office oversees state accounting and financial reporting.

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What this office does

Oversees state accounting and financial reporting.

Financial impact

No official fiscal estimate was located.

Supporters’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Opponents’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Key facts

The South Carolina Election Commission lists Comptroller General as a statewide office filed with the State Election Commission.
The 2026 general election is on November 3, 2026.

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Statewide race · Information incomplete

State Superintendent of Education: State Superintendent of Education

This office oversees public education policy and administration at the state level.

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What this office does

Oversees public education policy and administration at the state level.

Financial impact

No official fiscal estimate was located.

Supporters’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Opponents’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Key facts

The South Carolina Election Commission lists State Superintendent of Education as a statewide office filed with the State Election Commission.
The 2026 general election is on November 3, 2026.

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Statewide race · Information incomplete

Commissioner of Agriculture: Commissioner of Agriculture

This office oversees state agriculture programs and related regulation.

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What this office does

Oversees state agriculture programs and related regulation.

Financial impact

No official fiscal estimate was located.

Supporters’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Opponents’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Key facts

The South Carolina Election Commission lists Commissioner of Agriculture as a statewide office filed with the State Election Commission.
The 2026 general election is on November 3, 2026.

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Last checked September 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM. AI-drafted from official election sources. Always confirm your sample ballot with your state or local election office.