Question 1

Who should I vote for in South Carolina in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 15 South Carolina races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 9, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in South Carolina Senate?

Accepted Answer

Kasie Whitener has the strongest record in the South Carolina U.S. Senate race. Kasie Whitener scores 59 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Darline Graham at 56 and Annie Andrews at 53, as of October 9, 2026. Kasie Whitener's highest marks are roots in the constituency and communication. Darline Graham's highest marks are relevant experience and communication. Mark Hackett (0 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in South Carolina Attorney General?

Accepted Answer

Richard Hricik has the strongest record in the South Carolina attorney general race. Richard Hricik scores 59 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of David Stumbo at 58, as of October 9, 2026. Richard Hricik's highest marks are command of the job and communication. David Stumbo's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in South Carolina Secretary of State?

Accepted Answer

No candidate in the South Carolina secretary of state race has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 9, 2026. Jason Belton (4 of 15 criteria) and Mark Hammond (7 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 5

Who should I vote for in South Carolina State Treasurer?

Accepted Answer

No candidate in the South Carolina state treasurer race has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 9, 2026. Vincent Coe (5 of 15 criteria) and Curtis Loftis (7 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 6

Who should I vote for in South Carolina Governor and Lieutenant Governor?

Accepted Answer

Jermaine Johnson has the strongest record in the South Carolina governor and lieutenant governor race. Jermaine Johnson and Alan Wilson each score 60 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026; Jermaine Johnson ranks first on the tiebreaker, the character score (50 to 44). Jermaine Johnson's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Alan Wilson's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Michael Addison (1 of 15 criteria) and Walid Hakim (3 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 7

Who should I vote for in South Carolina Comptroller General?

Accepted Answer

No candidate in the South Carolina comptroller general race has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 9, 2026. Tiffany Boozer (5 of 15 criteria) and Mike Burkhold (7 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 8

Who should I vote for in South Carolina State Superintendent of Education?

Accepted Answer

Ellen Weaver has the strongest record in the South Carolina state superintendent of education race. Ellen Weaver scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Ellen Weaver's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Baba Amin Ojuok (2 of 15 criteria) and Sylvia Wright (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 9

Who should I vote for in South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture?

Accepted Answer

Cody Simpson has the strongest record in the South Carolina commissioner of agriculture race. Cody Simpson scores 56 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Cody Simpson's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. DeShawn Blanding (5 of 15 criteria), Chris Nelums (0 of 15 criteria) and Michael Sullens (2 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 10

Who should I vote for in SC-01?

Accepted Answer

Jenny Costa Honeycutt has the strongest record in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. Jenny Costa Honeycutt and Nancy Lacore each score 58 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026; Jenny Costa Honeycutt ranks first on the tiebreakers (character score, then total points earned). Jenny Costa Honeycutt's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Nancy Lacore's highest marks are relevant experience and communication. Bill Reeside (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 11

Who should I vote for in SC-02?

Accepted Answer

Joe Wilson has the strongest record in South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District. Joe Wilson scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Zyon Khalifa at 56, as of October 9, 2026. Joe Wilson's highest marks are relevant experience and coalition building. Zyon Khalifa's highest marks are roots in the constituency and communication. Dayna Alane Smith (0 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 12

Who should I vote for in SC-03?

Accepted Answer

Sheri Biggs has the strongest record in South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District. Sheri Biggs scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Sheri Biggs's highest marks are showing up and relevant experience. Brian Corriea (4 of 15 criteria) and Eunice Lehmacher (7 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 13

Who should I vote for in SC-04?

Accepted Answer

William Timmons has the strongest record in South Carolina's 4th Congressional District. William Timmons scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. William Timmons's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Jessica Ethridge (6 of 15 criteria) and Courtney McClain (7 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 14

Who should I vote for in SC-05?

Accepted Answer

Wes Climer has the strongest record in South Carolina's 5th Congressional District. Wes Climer scores 66 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Wes Climer's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Mallory Dittmer (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 15

Who should I vote for in SC-06?

Accepted Answer

Jim Clyburn has the strongest record in South Carolina's 6th Congressional District. Jim Clyburn scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Jim Clyburn's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. John Peterson (4 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 16

Who should I vote for in SC-07?

Accepted Answer

Russell Fry has the strongest record in South Carolina's 7th Congressional District. Russell Fry scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of John Vincent at 50, as of October 9, 2026. Russell Fry's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in South Carolina?

U.S. Senate, South Carolina

Attorney General of South Carolina

Secretary of State of South Carolina

State Treasurer of South Carolina

Governor and Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina

Comptroller General of South Carolina

State Superintendent of Education of South Carolina

Commissioner of Agriculture of South Carolina

U.S. House, South Carolina 1st Congressional District

U.S. House, South Carolina 2nd Congressional District

U.S. House, South Carolina 3rd Congressional District

U.S. House, South Carolina 4th Congressional District

U.S. House, South Carolina 5th Congressional District

U.S. House, South Carolina 6th Congressional District

U.S. House, South Carolina 7th Congressional District