The 2026 South Carolina gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, and will determine the successor to Republican Governor Henry McMaster, who is term-limited and cannot run again. Primary elections are scheduled for June 9, 2026, with runoff elections on June 23 if no candidate receives a majority of the vote.
Election Analysis
Explore South Carolina gubernatorial election results by margin of victory, highlighting how competitive each election was and showing the winning margin in every race to provide insight into the state’s political trends over time.
A county-by-county analysis of two gubernatorial elections shows a state shifting steadily rightward — and a wide-open 2026 race with no incumbent on the ballot.
Governor Resources
Explore South Carolina governor election results, including county-by-county results and past gubernatorial election data.
Learn more about the Governor of South Carolina, including the current governor, election results, former governors, and office information.
Explore a complete historical list of Governors of South Carolina, including terms, parties, years in office, and election results.