If you were not one of the 318,602 South Carolinians who voted early in the 2026 primaries, we strongly urge you to get to the polls on Tuesday to do your part for democracy. Exercise your fundamental right to vote and send a message about how you think our politicians are doing in Washington and Columbia.
Here’s a recap of our endorsements offered this election season in the Democratic and Republican primaries.
Democratic primary
- U.S. House, 1st District: Nancy Lacore
- U.S. House, 6th District: Jim Clyburn
- Governor: Billy Webster
- S.C. Secretary of State: Edwina Winter
- State Treasurer: Trav Robertson
- Comptroller General: Tiffany Boozer
- S.C. Superintendent of Education: Lisa Ellis
Republican primary
- U.S. House, 1st District: Mark Smith
- U.S. House, 6th District: Maurice Washington
- Governor: Alan Wilson
- S.C. Attorney General: David Pascoe
- S.C. Commissioner of Agriculture: Danny Ford II
Polls are open at 7 a.m. Tuesday and close 12 hours later. Expect early results by 8 p.m. View at: SCVotes.gov.
Other recent editorials
- 6/5/26: A racket? Maybe – if you let them keep it
- 5/29/26: Congressional candidates who deserve your consideration
- 5/22/26: Vote June 9 in S.C. primary, despite legislature’s pesky meddling
- 5/8/26: Let’s hope we can endure inept leadership
- 5/1/26: Might be time for Lindsey to come home
Andy Brack’s commentaries
- 6/5/26: Hold on tight for results of oddball primary elections
- 5/29/26: Early voting indicates 2026 may be Year of Change election
- 5/22/26: Gather stories to get through emotional times
- 5/15/26: Imagine how Truman would deal with S.C. legislature
- 5/8/26: Meet the legislature’s Cowardlly Numbskulls
- 5/1/26: On two politicians: Mark Sanford and Pamela Evette
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