District Attorney, Columbia Judicial Circuit (Columbia County)

What this office does

The elected prosecutor for a judicial circuit, which can cover one county or several. Decides which crimes to charge and prosecutes felony cases in the circuit's trial courts for the state. In South Carolina this office is called the circuit solicitor.

Candidates

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Quick answers

What are the results so far?

Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:15 a.m. ET, with 1 of 1 precincts reporting: Natalie Paine (Republican) 51,624 (100.0%). From the official election results site (results.sos.ga.gov). SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them.

Who is running for District Attorney, Columbia Judicial Circuit (Columbia County) in 2026?

Natalie Paine (Republican).

What does this office do?

The elected prosecutor for a judicial circuit, which can cover one county or several. Decides which crimes to charge and prosecutes felony cases in the circuit's trial courts for the state. In South Carolina this office is called the circuit solicitor.

Who should I vote for in the District Attorney, Columbia Judicial Circuit (Columbia County) race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.