2026 Elections

These are the positions up for election in 2026, along with announced candidates at this time.

Federal

• US Senate Seat: Lindsey Graham (Inc), Paul Dans, Mark Lynch
• US Congressional District 2: Joe Wilson (Inc), Hamp Redmond

State of South Carolina

• Governor: Pamela Evette, Josh Kimbrell, Nancy Mace, Ralph Norman, Alan Wilson
• Lieutenant Governor: Normally named by Governor candidates
• Attorney General: Stephen Goldfinch, David Pascoe, David Stumbo
• Secretary of State
• Agriculture Commissioner: Fred West, Cody Simpson
• Comptroller
• Superintendent of Education
• Treasurer

State Senate

• District 24: Tom Young (Inc.)

State Representatives

• District 81: Charlie Hartz (Inc.)
• District 82: Suzy Spurgeon
• District 83: Bill Hixon (Inc.)
• District 84: Melissa Oremus (Inc.)
• District 86: Bill Taylor (Inc.)

Aiken County Council

• District 1: Ron Felder (Inc.)
• District 2: Mike Kellems (Inc.)
• District 5: Sandy Haskell (Inc.)
• District 6: Phil Napier (Inc.)

Others

• Aiken Soil and Water Conservation District: Wil Jones, Will Nichols (2 open seats)
• Fire District Commissioner, Belvedere Fire District
• Commissioner of Public Works, Bath Water & Sewer
• Commissioner of Public Works, Clearwater Water & Sewer Commission
• Commissioner of Public Works, Langley Water & Sewer
• Commissioner of Public Works, College Acres Water & Sewer