State Election Commission Certifies 2026 Statewide General Election

COLUMBIA, S.C. (November 12, 2026)- The State Election Commission (SEC) met Wednesday, November 11, to certify the results of the 2026 Statewide General Election. The election was a historic success for a gubernational year, with more than 2 million voters casting ballots.

The success of this election is a testament to the dedication and hard work of voters, poll workers, and election officials.

"The 2026 Statewide General Election was a tremendous undertaking, marked by significant voter turnout and commitment of election officials and poll workers across South Carolina," said Conway Belangia, Executive Director of SEC. "We are grateful to the thousands of poll workers who dedicated their time, energy and expertise to serving voters, as well as the voters who took the time to make their voices heard."

2026 Statewide General Election Statistics

Early Voting Turnout: 1,043,810 (50.8%)

Absentee Voting: 44,167 (2.1%)

Election Day Turnout: 966,858 (47.0%)

Total Voter Turnout: 2,054,835

Turnout of Active Registered Voters: 59.8%

The SEC is already gearing up for the next election cycle and continues to encourage citizens to help prepare by registering to vote and updating their registration.

For election results and more election information visit scVOTES.gov.