2026 in South Carolina
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The following is a list of events of the year 2026 in South Carolina.
Incumbents
State government
Events
- February 12 – Two people are killed and one injured in a shooting at a South Carolina State University dormitory in Orangeburg. Police say the shooting is connected to a marijuana deal.[1]
- March 2 – The Reverend Jesse Jackson, who died in Chicago on February 17, lies in state at the South Carolina State House.[2]
- May 13 – The South Carolina Supreme Court overturns the murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh, who was convicted of killing his wife and son in 2021. The justices rule that comments made by county clerk Becky Hill put undue influence on the jurors in favor of conviction.[3]
- May 26 – The South Carolina Senate blocks a bill that would create a new congressional map, eliminating the state's one Democratic-leaning district.[4]
- June 9 – U.S. Senator Lindsay Graham wins the Republican primary for his seat over a challenge from businessman Mark Lynch, who is part of the "America First" faction that has become critical of the Trump administration's foreign policy.[5]
- July 11 — Lindsey Graham dies of an illness at age 71.[6]
- July 13 – Governor McMaster appoints Lindsey Graham's sister Darline Graham to fulfill the remainder of his senate term.[7]
- August 10 – The Department of Defense renames Joint Base Charleston to Joint Base Lindsey Graham.[8]
Scheduled
- November 3 – 2026 South Carolina elections:[9][10]
- 2026 South Carolina House of Representatives election
- 2026 South Carolina Attorney General election
- 2026 South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture election
- 2026 South Carolina gubernatorial election
- 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina
- 2026 United States Senate election in South Carolina
See also
References
- ↑ Collins, Jeffrey (February 17, 2026). "Man charged with murder after police say 2 killed in drug deal at South Carolina State University". The Associated Press. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
- ↑ Bustos, Joseph (February 24, 2026). "The late Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in state at SC State House. Here's what we know". The State. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- ↑ Levenson, Eric (May 13, 2026). "Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial". CNN. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ Mueller, Julia (May 26, 2026). "South Carolina Senate blocks redistricting plan in blow to Trump". The HIll. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
- ↑ Hernandez, Alec (June 10, 2026). "Sen. Lindsey Graham wins primary over 'America First' challenger". Politico. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- ↑ Powel, James; Schermele, Zachary; Stahl, Jay (July 12, 2026). "Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after 'brief and sudden illness'". USA Today. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
- ↑ Hernandez, Alec (July 13, 2026). "Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline, will serve out his Senate term". Politico. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
- ↑ Timotija, Filip (August 10, 2026). "Pentagon renames South Carolina air base after Graham". The Hill. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
- ↑ "South Carolina elections, 2026". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 31, 2025.
- ↑ "General Election Calendars". SC Votes - South Carolina Election Commission. Retrieved December 31, 2025.