U.S. Senate Special Republican Party Filing & Primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (July 13, 2026)- This special filing period and special primary are being held pursuant to S.C. Code of Laws Section 7-11-55 after the death of the Republican Party nominee for U.S. Senate. Because this candidate had opposition in the General Election, this special filing period is open to only Republican Party candidates. The nominee resulting from this special filing and primary will be a candidate on November 3, 2026, General Election Ballot.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Candidate Filing Opens: Noon, Tuesday, July 21
Candidate Filing Closes: Noon, Tuesday, July 28
Deadline to apply for absentee ballot: July 31st
Early Voting for Special Primary: Wednesday August 5th- Friday August 7th; 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Statewide Special Primary: Tuesday, August 11
Early Voting for Special Primary Runoff (if necessary): August 19, 20, 21
Statewide Special Primary Runoff (if necessary): Tuesday, August 25
Candidate Filing Information
- Candidates must file at the State Election Commission (1122 Lady Street, Columbia SC 29201.)
- The filing fee for this office is $10,440. Filing fees can be made by check or money order. Filing fee checks should be made out to the South Carolina Republican Party.
- Download the Statement of Intention of Candidacy.
- Click here for more information on candidate filing.