2026 South Carolina State Comptroller election
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November 3, 2026
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The 2026 South Carolina State Comptroller election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the state comptroller of South Carolina. Incumbent Democratic comptroller Brian J. Gaines was appointed after his predecessor Richard Eckstrom resigned. Gaines declined to run for a full term.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Tiffany Boozer, certified public accountant[1]
Eliminated in primary
- Bruce Cole, certified public accountant[1]
Declined
- Brian J. Gaines, incumbent state comptroller (2023–present)[2]
Results
Boozer
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tiffany Boozer | 261,773 | 74.5 | |
| Democratic | Bruce Cole | 89,699 | 25.5 | |
| Total votes | 351,472 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mike Burkhold, businessman and nominee for South Carolina's 5th congressional district in 1998[3]
References
- 1 2 cbyrd@postandcourier.com, Caitlin Byrd (March 30, 2026). "The 2026 South Carolina primary ballots are set. Here are some of the major races to watch". Post and Courier. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
- ↑ sadcox@postandcourier.com, Seanna Adcox (May 12, 2023). "McMaster calls SC Legislature back to work, makes history with pick for chief accountant". Post and Courier. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
- ↑ Burkhold, Mike. "Opinion: Why I started asking where South Carolina's money really goes". The Greenville News. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
External links
Official campaign websites