Find Election 2026 coverage from South Carolina Public Radio and SCETV on this page, with stories and podcast episodes below.
SCETV South Carolina Election 2026 Primary Debate Schedule
SCETV will host, broadcast and livestream a series of South Carolina Election 2026 primary debates, allowing viewers and listeners to hear directly from candidates on the issues shaping South Carolina ahead of the June 9 primaries. All debates are broadcast and livestreamed from SCETV studios in Columbia across television, radio and digital platforms.
- Republican Attorney General Primary Debate - May 27 at 7 p.m.
- Confirmed eligible participating candidates include Stephen Goldfinch Jr., David Pascoe and David Stumbo.
- Republican Gubernatorial Primary Debate - June 1 at 7 p.m.
- Confirmed eligible participating candidates include Pamela Evette, Josh Kimbrell, Nancy Mace, Ralph Norman, Rom Reddy and Alan Wilson.
- Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Debate - June 3 at 7 p.m.
- Confirmed eligible participating candidates include Jermaine Johnson, Mullins McLeod and Billy Webster.
Latest Election 2026 Stories
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Annie Andrews, a pediatrician vying to become South Carolina's Democratic senator, is in an unexpected spotlight. How she navigates it will keep or lose her supporters. -
From a retired Airforce Colonel to a psychiatric nurse practitioner, 10 GOP candidates are vying for votes in the 1st Congressional District Primary. -
From political newcomers to those who've run before, seven Democrats want a chance to replace Republican incumbent Nancy Mace in the 1st Congressional District this fall. -
Filing for South Carolina's federal, statewide, state House and various other local offices opens Monday, March 16 and closes Monday, March 30.
Catch up with the SC Lede for more statewide news.
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On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 5, 2026: host Gavin Jackson brings you his exclusive one-on-one interview with former South Carolina Supreme Court Justice John Cannon Few in his first interview since losing the support of the General Assembly this past March in his attempt to get reelected to a second, 10-year term to the state Supreme Court; they talk about his career, his legacy, and the circumstances around that election process, as well as his thoughts on judicial elections; and more! -
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 1, 2026: the Associated Press reports that on Congress’ to-do list is likely a stopgap funding bill to keep things funded through early December; we may see the Senate-approved, expanded Russian sanctions bill, named after Sen. Lindsey Graham; we’ll also be watching to see how Congress handles the pending deadline for the recriminalization of hemp-derived THC products; and more! -
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 29, 2026: Sen. Darline Graham has won the U.S. Senate Republican nomination, defeating 5th District Congressman Ralph Norman in the special primary runoff; Graham will now face off against Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews, as well as libertarian and constitution party candidates in November; we hear from Norman, Graham, and supporters, and find out how she did it with analysis from communications strategist Rob Godfrey; and more! -
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 25, 2026: we take you to Pres. Donald Trump’s rally for Sen. Darline Graham in Myrtle Beach last Friday; we also talk with the voters of Horry County about the election, who they’re backing, and their big issues; Gavin talks with NBC News’ Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki about pathways to victory in Tuesday’s runoff between Graham and Congressman Ralph Norman; and more!
