2026 United States Senate election in South Carolina

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2026 United States Senate election in South Carolina
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  2020 November 3, 20262032 
 
Party Republican Democratic

Incumbent U.S. senator

Lindsey Graham
Republican



The 2026 United States Senate election in South Carolina will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of South Carolina. Incumbent four-term Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who was re-elected in 2020, is eligible to run for re-election to a fifth term in office.

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References

  1. Bade, Rachael; Lizza, Ryan; Daniels, Eugene (July 20, 2023). "Playbook: Scoop: McCarthy's secret promise to Trump". Politico . Retrieved July 20, 2023. South Carolina GOP Rep. RALPH NORMAN is considering a primary challenge to top Trump ally Sen. LINDSEY GRAHAM, according to a source familiar with the situation.
  2. "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1606714". Federal Elections Commission. Retrieved December 26, 2022.