Election day is Tuesday. What York County voters should know about SC, local races
South Carolina voters will head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in primary elections for governor, attorney general, other statewide offices as well as legislature and several York County contests.
Early voting is already underway, and turnout has been record-breaking.
More than 268,000 South Carolinians had cast ballots through Thursday, according to the South Carolina Election Commission, a pace election officials have described as record-setting for a primary election. In just the first week of early voting, more South Carolinians cast ballots than during the entire early voting period 2024.
In York County, 10,328 voters cast ballots through Thursday. That exceeds the county’s entire early-voting turnout from the 2024 statewide primary election, when 5,733 voters voted before Election Day. During the 2022 statewide primary, just 1,327 voters cast early ballots.
Early voting continues through Friday. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, June 9.
What’s on the ballot in York County?
South Carolina does not register voters by political party. On Election Day, voters may choose either a Republican or Democratic primary ballot, but they can only vote in one party’s primary. While ballots will vary depending on where voters live, some of the most notable races include:
- Governor: On the Republican side, voters can choose from U.S. Reps. Ralph Norman and Nancy Mace, Attorney General Alan Wilson, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, state Sen. Josh Kimbrell and businessman Rom Reddy. Democratic candidates include state Rep. Jermaine Johnson, attorney Mullins McLeod, and businessman Billy Webster. The race will determine who succeeds Gov. Henry McMaster, who is term-limited.
- Attorney General: With Wilson running for governor, Republican candidates include state Sen. Stephen Goldfinch and prosecutors David Pascoe and David Stumbo. Democrat Richard Hricik is running unopposed. The winner will replace Wilson after nearly 15 years in the office.
- Secretary of State: Republican incumbent Mark Hammond is seeking another term. Democratic candidates include Jason Belton and Edwina Winter.
- State Treasurer: Republican incumbent Curtis Loftis is running for reelection. Democratic candidates include former South Carolina Democratic Party chairman Trav Robertson Jr. and banker Vincent Coe.
- U.S. House District 5: Democrats will choose a nominee to compete for the congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman, who is running for governor. The winner of the Democratic primary, either Mallory Dittmer or Andrew Clough, will face Republican state Sen. Wes Climer in November.
- South Carolina House District 26: Republican primary voters in parts of Fort Mill and northern York County will decide between incumbent Rep. David Martin and challenger Elizabeth Enns. Democrat Jenny Desch is already set to appear on the November ballot.
- South Carolina House District 44: Republican incumbent Rep. Mike Neese faces challenger Tripp McCoy in a Lancaster County-based district that includes much of the fast-growing Indian Land area. Democrat Katie Crosby will appear on the November ballot.
- South Carolina House District 45: Republican primary voters will choose between incumbent Rep. Brandon Newton and challenger Russell Brazell in a district that covers parts of Lancaster and Kershaw counties. Democrat Nicole Ventour awaits the winner in November.
- South Carolina House District 47: Democratic primary voters will choose between Justin Bennett and Peter Martinez for the opportunity to challenge Republican Rep. Tommy Pope in the general election.
- South Carolina House District 49: Democratic incumbent Rep. John King faces challenger Perry Sutton in one of the area’s few Democratic-leaning legislative districts. There is no Republican candidate in the race.
- York County Probate Judge: Since current York County Probate Judge Carolyn Woodruff retired after 16 years, Republican primary voters will choose between private practice attorney Daniel Harshaw and York County associate judge Anna Miller. The winner will take over a court that handles estates, guardianships and wills.
- York County Council District 3: Republican primary voters in western York County will choose among incumbent Tommy Adkins, Stephanie Brown and Brad Sims. The winner will take the seat without opposition in November.
- York County Council District 7: Republican primary voters in the Fort Mill area – home to the controversial Silfab Solar facility – will choose between incumbent Debi Cloninger and challenger Scott Couchenour. No Democrat filed for the seat.
How do I know what’s on my ballot and where to vote?
Not every voter in York County will see the same races on Tuesday.
Statewide contests, such as governor and attorney general, will appear on ballots across South Carolina. Legislative and county races vary depending on where voters live.
Voters can view their sample ballot, polling place and voter registration information through the South Carolina Election Commission’s voter portal at scVOTES.gov.
South Carolina voters are required to present a photo ID when voting. Acceptable forms of identification include a South Carolina driver’s license, state-issued photo ID card, South Carolina voter registration card with photo, federal military ID, U.S. passport, concealed weapons permit or temporary identification certificate.
Voters who are in line by 7 p.m. on Tuesday will be allowed to cast a ballot.
This story was originally published June 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM.
