Richland County, South Carolina: 2026 ballot

Last updated Sun, Nov 8, 3:15 AM ET

County, city, school and local races and measures on the November 3, 2026 ballot in Richland County. Statewide, legislative and congressional races are on the South Carolina page; which districts you're in depends on your address.

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Registering to vote

The deadline to register to vote in South Carolina for this election was October 4. If you think you're registered, you can check your status at vote.gov.

From NASED's official 2026 deadlines. See vote.gov or your county election office for the rules where you live.

Key dates after you vote in South Carolina

  • Mail ballots sent by mail must arrive by Nov 3.
  • Results are certified by counties by Nov 6 and by the state by Nov 13. Until then, results are unofficial.

Dates from NASED (the National Association of State Election Directors), compiled from state election calendars and checked by state election officials. Your county election office has the final word on your ballot.

Who holds office now: Richland County's elected officials: commissioners, sheriff and county officers, school board, mayors and city councils.

Ballots cast so far

96,490 ballots cast in Richland County as of Nov 4: 92,575 early in person and 3,915 by mail. 282 mail ballots have been sent out but not yet returned.

Counts through Oct 31, from the South Carolina Election Commission, updated each morning. No votes are counted until polls close on Election Day.

Courts (1)

County (7)

School board & local (6)

Special districts (1)

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