Caitlin Byrd

South Carolina voters did not waste time after the long Memorial Day weekend, hitting a record-setting pace May 26 for the start of the state's early voting period ahead of the June 9 primaries.

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., stands in line on the morning of May 26, 2026 to cast a ballot at the Daniel Island Library during South Carolina’s early voting period

After flexing his political muscle in Republican primaries in Texas, Kentucky, Georgia and Louisiana, will President Donald Trump now turn his attention to South Carolina?

Trump's endorsement of Pamela Evette sparked a weeklong speculation that Gov. Henry McMaster's son would join her ticket. Henry McMaster Jr. now says "now is simply not the right time.”

The biggest story on South Carolina's primary election night may not be who wins, but who survives. Here's a look at the races shaping the state's political future.

As South Carolina's Republican primary for governor enters its final stretch, Rom Reddy alleges attacks on his Indian heritage, prompting public condemnations from Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson.

Battle for Nancy Mace's open U.S. House seat became a fight for survival on election night. Candidates in both parties appear headed toward runoff.

What’s happened ahead of South Carolina’s June 23 runoff? Endorsements are flying, and so are fresh jabs in the governor’s race. See how election season is shifting from a primary marathon to a runoff sprint.

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s endorsement of Alan Wilson in governor’s race continues to be a factor in his GOP runoff with Pamela Evette.

Outside groups flooded South Carolina's GOP governor runoff with late ad money, led by a pro-Pamela Evette super PAC that spent $905,000. Here's how the final air war unfolded.