South Carolina elections and officials
Statewide information for South Carolina. Search your address to add your House district and state legislators.
South Carolina closes registration 30 days before an election, which puts the next cutoff at October 4, 2026.
You have 65 days left to register.
Upcoming elections
2026 General Election (Midterms)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
All 435 U.S. House seats, 33+ U.S. Senate seats, most governorships, and thousands of state legislative seats.
Dates are set by state law but can change. Always verify with your official state election office.
Election Calendars
Subscribe once and your calendar app fills in every South Carolina election date, plus a reminder a week before Election Day. It updates itself if a date moves.
U.S. senators
Every state elects two U.S. senators, who represent the whole state and serve six-year terms. These two are yours no matter where in South Carolina you live.
Tim Scott
- Senator since 2013
- In Congress since 2011
- Last elected 2022
- Term ends Jan 2029
State government
Your state government decides most of what you actually live with day to day: schools, roads, policing, housing, and health care rules. South Carolina's General Assembly has 46 senators and 124 members of the House of Representatives.
Common questions
What is the voter registration deadline in South Carolina?
South Carolina closes registration 30 days before an election, which puts the next cutoff at October 4, 2026. You have 65 days left to register.
When is the next election in South Carolina?
The next election in South Carolina is the 2026 General Election (Midterms) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Who are South Carolina's U.S. senators?
South Carolina is represented in the U.S. Senate by Darline Graham (Republican) and Tim Scott (Republican).
Who is the governor of South Carolina?
Henry McMaster (Republican) is the governor of South Carolina.
Registration deadlines and primary dates are set by state law and can change. Always confirm with your official South Carolina election office before you rely on a date. Spot an error? Let us know and we will fix it.