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2026 U.S. Senate election in South Carolina
South Carolina’s 2026 U.S. Senate race will decide the state’s Class II Senate seat, currently held by Republican Lindsey Graham. The race matters because it affects control of the U.S. Senate and is being watched as a test of whether Democrats can make the contest more competitive in a state that recent ratings still classify as strongly Republican. The main contrast is between Graham’s long incumbency and national-security-focused brand and the challengers’ efforts to frame the race around cost of living, health care, accountability, and broader dissatisfaction with Washington.
Candidates
Lindsey Graham
Lindsey Graham is the incumbent U.S. senator from South Carolina and is seeking another term in 2026. His campaign emphasizes conservative priorities, support for Donald Trump, national security, lower spending, and conservative judicial appointments.
Annie Andrews is a pediatrician and child-health advocate running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina. Her campaign centers on health care, affordability, reproductive freedom, gun violence prevention, and what she describes as a need to fight for South Carolina families and children left behind by Washington.
Paul Dans is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in South Carolina and a former Trump administration official. His campaign presents him as a conservative reformer and highlights his role as an architect of Project 2025, along with themes such as faith-based values, debt reduction, and opposition to endless wars.
Kyle Freeman is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in South Carolina who describes himself as a logistics professional and essential worker. His campaign says he is running to restore integrity and accountability in Washington and focuses on jobs, health care, infrastructure, veterans, and government transparency.
Cindy Glaser is listed by Ballotpedia as an independent candidate in the South Carolina U.S. Senate race. Publicly available biographical information was limited in the sources reviewed, so only her ballot status can be confirmed here.
Jack Ellison is listed by Ballotpedia as an independent candidate in the South Carolina U.S. Senate race. The sources reviewed did not provide enough reliable biographical detail to summarize his background beyond his candidacy.
Don Louis is listed by Ballotpedia as an independent candidate in the South Carolina U.S. Senate race. The reviewed sources did not provide enough reliable biographical detail to summarize his career or education.
Paul Sedletsky is listed by Ballotpedia as an independent candidate in the South Carolina U.S. Senate race. No reliable biographical details were found in the reviewed sources beyond his candidacy.
Reece Wright-McDonald is listed by Ballotpedia as an independent candidate in the South Carolina U.S. Senate race. The sources reviewed did not provide enough reliable biographical detail to summarize his background.
Catherine Fleming Bruce is listed by Ballotpedia as a Democratic candidate in the South Carolina U.S. Senate primary. The sources reviewed did not provide enough reliable biographical detail to summarize her background beyond her candidacy.
Brandon Brown is listed by Ballotpedia as a Democratic candidate in the South Carolina U.S. Senate primary. The reviewed sources did not provide enough reliable biographical detail to summarize his background beyond his candidacy.
Polling
Data Analysis Information
Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 4/6/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.