Important Voter Information for the August 11 Special Republican Primary

Tuesday, August 11 Precinct Polling Locations - Click here to see your polling location, or visit scvotes.gov.

✅ Republican Candidates

• Duke Buckner

• Danny Ford II*

• Russell Fry

• Darline Graham

• Mark Lynch

• Mark McBride

• Ralph Norman

• Glenda Gail Parker

• Mark Sanford

• Samuel Sam Shepherd

*Danny Ford was not certified and pursued legal action to have his name on the ballot.

❌ Filed but Not Certified for the Primary. These names will NOT appear on the ballot.
• Danny Ford II*
• Darius Mitchell
• Clark Neilson

Candidates not certified for the primary did not meet the required qualifications, including the requirement to have voted in at least two of the last three statewide Republican primaries. All qualified candidates met this requirement.

The South Carolina State Election Commission has confirmed voter eligibility for the August 11 US Senate Special Primary.

This election is being held to choose the Republican nominee as a special election for the next U.S. Senate term, beginning in January 2027. The Republican nominee chosen on August 11 will advance to the November General Election to face the Democratic nominee. Governor McMaster has appointed the late Senator Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to finish the reminder of this current term, which ends in January 2027.

You ARE eligible to vote if you:

  • Voted in the June Republican Primary, or

  • Did not vote in either party's June primary.

You are NOT eligible to vote if you:

  • Participated in the June Democratic Primary.

Early Voting: Wed-Fri, August 5, 6, and 7 from 8:30AM to 5:00PM at 605 W. Main St in Lexington. If other early voting locations will be used, we will update when announced.

If no candidate receives greater than 50% of the August 11 vote, then a Runoff Election will be held on Tuesday, August 25. Early voting for a Runoff will be held Wed-Fri, August 19, 20, and 21 from 8:30AM to 5:00PM at these 6 locations:

  1. Lexington County Election Office
    605 West Main Street
    Lexington, SC 29072

  2. Midlands Technical College – Harbison Campus
    7300 College Street
    Irmo, SC 29063

  3. West Columbia Community Center
    754 B Avenue
    West Columbia, SC 29069

  4. Midlands Technical College – Batesburg-Leesville Campus
    423 College Street
    Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29070

  5. Gaston Town Hall
    131 North Carlisle Street
    Gaston, SC 29053

  6. Chapin Town Hall
    157 NW Columbia Court
    Chapin, SC 29036