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South Carolina Voters Head to Polls Tuesday as Governor, Senate Races Top Ballot
Record early voting set the stage as South Carolina voters choose leaders in races for governor, attorney general, U.S. Senate and schools.
- Following Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3, South Carolina officials began counting ballots to determine the state's next governor, U.S. senator, and other offices after over 1 million residents cast early votes.
- Voters decided between Republican Attorney General Alan Wilson and Democratic Representative Jermaine Johnson for governor, while U.S. Senator Darline Graham faced Democratic challenger Annie Andrews in a Senate race described as unexpectedly close.
- Conservative activists promoted a 'WriteInRalph' movement for Congressman Ralph Norman, reflecting intra-party division; Upstate activist Avery Milton stated, "It's only because the candidate is just that bad," regarding the Republican nominee.
- Voter file data obtained by national Republicans indicated the black percentage of the early vote reached 29%, exceeding initial projections and highlighting the intensity of the 2026 midterm cycle in the Palmetto State.
- The South Carolina Election Commission is processing absentee and mail-in ballots received by Tuesday's 7 p.m. deadline, with official results posted on their website as the counting process continues.
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On November 3 (local time), the day of the U.S. midterm elections, high voter turnout continued, particularly in key swing states. In some areas, the number of voters on the day significantly exceeded that of the midterm elections four years ago and reached levels similar to those for the 2024 presidential election. In South Carolina, even before the polls closed, already
It's on: Voters head to the polls across state
Polls are open until 7 p.m. in South Carolina in what may be the nation’s most consequential election in a century -- for control of the U.S. Congress to allow Democrats to have more power in dealing with President Donald Trump and his authoritarian tendencies.
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