south carolina primary

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 22, 2026: we bring you highlights from the special U.S. Senate Republican primary runoff debate from this week.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 18, 2026: we are in the sprint to the August 25th U.S. Senate Republican special primary runoff between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman; we have more analysis of the race from USC's Dr. Kirk Randazzo; Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy was in town stumping for State Sen. Wes Climer, who was running for the 5th Congressional District; and more!

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for July 25, 2026: we continue our look at the life and legacy of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham; we also look at the next steps for this senate seat, including the upcoming special primary election on August 11 where several people have already filed to run, with others expected; and more!

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 27, 2026: we take you on the final two weeks of the gubernatorial runoff primary trail; we also look at how Attorney General Alan Wilson won a decisive victory in securing the Republican nomination over Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette; and more!

Results are in from the state’s primary runoffs. Here’s what to know. This article was updated throughout the day June 23.

After he initially endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette ahead of the June 9 primary election, President Trump on Friday announced through his Truth Social media platform that he, too, saw Attorney General Alan Wilson as fit for the role of governor.

Some 72,524 people cast a ballot on Wednesday, June 17, and Thursday, June 18. The runoff is June 23.

South Carolina's June 9 primary election is here. South Carolina Public Radio will provide updating coverage throughout the day in this living, breathing article.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 9, 2026: host Gavin Jackson takes you through his last week on the 2026 gubernatorial campaign trail.

McMaster Jr. says he has no plans to join Lt. Gov. Evette's campaign trail.