2026 Elections

These are the positions up for election in 2026, along with announced candidates at this time.

Federal

• US Senate Seat: Darline Graham (Inc)
• US Congressional District 2: Joe Wilson (Inc)

State of South Carolina

• Governor: Alan Wilson
• Lieutenant Governor: Mike Reichenbach
• Attorney General: David Stumbo
• Secretary of State: Mark Hammond (Inc)
• Agriculture Commissioner: Cody Simpson
• Comptroller: Mike Burkhold
• Superintendent of Education: Ellen Weaver (Inc)
• Treasurer: Curtis Loftis (Inc)

State Representatives

• District 81: Charlie Hartz (Inc.)
• District 82: Suzy Spurgeon
• District 83: Bill Hixon (Inc.)
• District 84: Melissa Oremus (Inc.)
• District 86: Tommy Paradise

Aiken County Council

• District 1: Ron Felder (Inc.)
• District 2: Mike Kellems (Inc.)
• District 5: Chris Alverson
• District 6: Phil Napier (Inc.)

Others

• Aiken Soil and Water Conservation District: Wil Jones, Will Nichols (2 open seats)
• Fire District Commissioner, Belvedere Fire District
• Commissioner of Public Works, Bath Water & Sewer
• Commissioner of Public Works, Clearwater Water & Sewer Commission
• Commissioner of Public Works, Langley Water & Sewer
• Commissioner of Public Works, College Acres Water & Sewer