Primary
Democratic Primary
Held June 9, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Andrews ✓ | 226,075 | 61.5% | |
| Brandon Brown | 110,962 | 30.2% | |
| Kyle Freeman | 30,374 | 8.3% |
Republican Runoff
Held August 25, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darline Graham ✓ | 193,396 | 52.5% | |
| Ralph Norman | 175,327 | 47.6% |
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Lindsey O. Graham Won Primary — Deceased Incumbent
RepublicanWon the June 9 Republican primary; passed away July 11, 2026. A replacement nominee will be chosen at the August 11 special primary.
General Election Polling Average
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| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Research partisan·D | 2026-08-24 | 700 LV | ±3.70 | Annie Andrews 41.00% | Darline Graham 41.00% |
| Impact Research (D) partisan·D | 2026-06-22 | 700 LV | ±3.70 | Annie Andrews 45.00% | Lindsey Graham 48.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 South Carolina Senate race?
Annie Andrews (D) and Darline Graham (R) are tied at 41% in the PollingSource polling average, based on 1 poll from the last 30 days.
Is the 2026 South Carolina Senate race competitive?
No — the expert consensus rates it Safe R for Republicans.
Why is there no Republican nominee in the 2026 South Carolina Senate race?
Won the June 9 Republican primary; passed away July 11, 2026. A replacement nominee will be chosen at the August 11 special primary.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 South Carolina Senate race say?
The most recent public poll, from Impact Research (completed August 24, 2026), found Annie Andrews (D) at 41% and Darline Graham (R) at 41%.
When is the 2026 South Carolina Senate race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Annie Andrews is the Democratic nominee. Darline Graham won the Aug 25 Republican runoff and is the Republican nominee. Lindsey Graham died July 11, 2026; the special fills the remainder of that term.
Independent Expenditures Updated 1 hour ago
Top Spenders
- SECURITY IS STRENGTH PAC GOP-aligned $3,203,466
- AMERICAN MISSION GOP-aligned $1,065,107
- PALMETTO LEADERSHIP FUND GOP-aligned $1,061,346
- MAGA INC. GOP-aligned $827,711
- PALMETTO ACTION GOP-aligned $789,537
- COURAGEOUS CONSERVATIVES PAC Dem-aligned $717,719
- FELLOWSHIP PAC GOP-aligned $550,000
- PALMETTO FIRST PAC Dem-aligned $297,501
- WFW ACTION FUND INC GOP-aligned $100,000
- ANTI-WOKE FUND GOP-aligned $90,670
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