South Carolina U.S. Senate Seat (Class II)
South Carolina · Next election 2026 · 4 active candidates · $42.4M raisedFederal
About This Office
One of two U.S. Senate seats representing the state of South Carolina. Senators serve six-year terms and represent the entire state population.
Total Seats
100
Term Length
6 years
Salary
$174,000
Current Officeholders
This Seat
Sen. Lindsey GrahamR
Tenure
31y
Bills Spon.
37
Votes Missed
6.62%
Other Seats
Sen. Darline Graham NordoneR
The 2026 Race
31 candidates filed, 4 active for the 2026 Senate election in South Carolina. Party primary on Jun 9, 2026. General election on Nov 3, 2026.
Primary
General
Total Raised
$42.4M
Candidates
Incumbent
Cash on Hand
$9.4M
Election History
| Year | Winner | Result | Runner-Up | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Tim Scott R | 62.9% | 1,693,890 | |
| 2020 | Lindsey Graham R | 54.5% | 2,512,810 | |
| 2016 | Tim Scott R | 62.6% | 1,982,902 | |
| 2014 | Lindsey Graham R | 86.4% | 778,575 | |
| 2010 | Jim Demint R | 62.5% | 1,296,841 | |
| 2008 | Lindsey Graham R | 57.7% | 1,867,155 | |
| 2004 | Jim Demint R | 53.7% | 1,595,797 | |
| 2002 | Lindsey O. Graham R | 54.4% | 1,102,245 | |
| 1998 | Ernest F. Hollings D | 52.7% | 1,068,606 | |
| 1996 | Strom Thurmond R | 53.4% | 1,161,231 | |
| 1992 | Ernest F. Hollings D | 50.1% | 1,179,735 | |
| 1990 | Strom Thurmond R | 64.2% | 750,266 | |
| 1986 | Ernest Fritz Hollings D | 63.1% | 737,763 | |
| 1984 | Strom Thurmond R | 66.8% | 965,130 | |
| 1980 | Ernest Fritz Hollings D | 70.4% | 870,500 |
State
Population
5,296,225
Median HH Income
$69K
Unemployment
4.9%
Bachelor's+
32.1%
Veterans
8.3%
Median Age
40.2
Mean HH Income
$96K
Poverty Rate
14.1%
HS or Higher
90.1%
Median Home Value
$259K
Median Rent
$1,180/mo
Owner-Occupied
71.9%
Under 18 / 65+
21.4% / 18.9%