Latest Election Analysis

What South Carolina’s Last Two Gubernatorial Races Reveal About the State’s Political Future

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.

The Two Electorates of South Carolina: How Presidential Years Dwarf Midterms at the County Level

Every two years, South Carolina holds a general election. Every four years, it holds one that looks like a different state.

2026 South Carolina Governor Race Takes Shape as Candidates Enter Open Seat Contest

The 2026 South Carolina gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, and will determine the successor to Republican Governor Henry McMaster.

Straight Party Voting in South Carolina: A Decade of Trends and What They Reveal

In the 2024 general election, 51.32% of South Carolina voters—more than 1.3 million people—opted to vote straight party out of 2,566,404 ballots.