Early voting in the primary races for three Statehouse special elections is now underway.
South Carolina voters in S.C. House Districts 21 and 88 and Senate District 12 can vote early in the primary election through Oct. 17.
The primary election for all three seats is Oct. 21. If necessary, a runoff will be held Nov. 4.
The special election for all three seats is Dec. 23.
And the special election for House District 98 is Jan. 6, 2026.
Early voting for the Nov. 4 primary opens Oct. 20 and runs through Oct. 31.
More information can be found on the State Election Commission's website.
Here's what to know about all four Statehouse seats
Senate District 12
The Senate District 12 election will fill the vacancy opened by Spartanburg County Republican Sen. Roger Nutt, who in August resigned his seat that covers parts of Greenville and Spartanburg counties after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Candidates:
- Hope Blackley (Republican)
- Justin Bradley (Republican)
- Lee Bright (Republican)
Where to vote early:
- Spartanburg County: 366 N. Church St., Suite 1630, Spartanburg, SC 29303
- Greenville County: McAlister Square (back entrance), 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC 29607
House District 21
The special election for House District 21 will fill the vacancy left open by Greenville Republican Rep. Bobby Cox. Cox resigned his seat to run for Nutt's seat but has since said he will not run for the Senate.
Candidates:
- Reggy Batson (Republican)
- Dianne Mitchell (Republican)
- Steve Nail (Republican)
- Jack Stott (Republican)
Where to vote early:
- McAlister Square (back entrance): 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC 29607
House District 88
The special election for House District 88 will fill the seat formerly represented by Lexington Republican Rep. RJ May, who resigned his seat before he pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography. May will be sentenced to federal prison in January.
Candidates:
- Brian Duncan (Republican)
- Lorelei Graye (Republican)
- J. Chuck Hightower (Democratic)
- John Lastinger (Republican)
- Darren E. Rogers St. (Republican)
Where to vote early:
- Lexington County Voter Registration Office: 605 W. Main St. Suite C, Lexington, SC 29072
House District 98
The special election for House District 98 will fill the vacancy opened by Dorchester Republican Rep. Chris Murphy, a former chairman of the House Judiciary Committee who resigned in August.
Candidates
- Damian Daly (Democratic)
- Greg Ford (Republican)
- Brian Hill (Republican)
- David Johnson (Republican)
- Stephen Kohn (Democratic)
- Sonja Ogletree Satani (Democratic)
Where to vote early:
- Wescott Park: 9006 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29420
