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Berkeley County Republican Party
Primary Voter Guide
June 9, 2026
Berkeley County Republican Party
June 9, 2026
Berkeley County, South Carolina
Every Republican race on the Berkeley County ballot. Every candidate. All the dates and deadlines you need to vote on Tuesday, June 9.
South Carolina has open primaries. Voters do not register by party and may vote in either the Republican or Democratic primary, but not both. Photo ID is required at the polls.
Any registered Berkeley County voter can cast a ballot at any of these centers, Monday through Friday, May 26 to June 5, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Early voting is not open on weekends for this election.
Your exact ballot depends on your address. State House and local races can vary precinct by precinct.
scvotes.gov lets you view your personalized sample ballot, confirm your registration, and find your Election Day polling place.
Bring a valid SC driver's license, DMV photo ID, military ID, US passport, or SC voter registration card with photo.
★ Federal Races ★
United States Senate and House contests at the top of every Berkeley County ballot.
Federal · 6 Year Term
Senator Lindsey Graham faces a crowded Republican primary as he seeks a fifth term.
Lindsey Graham Incumbent
U.S. Senator since 2003
Calvin Cowen
Duncan Town Councilman
Thomas Dismukes
Motivational Speaker, York County
Patrick Herrmann
Small Business Owner; Horry County Republican Executive Committeeman
Mark Lynch
Greenville Business Executive
Darius Mitchell
Content Creator & Entrepreneur, Columbia
Federal · 2 Year Term
One of the most-watched Republican primaries in the country. Incumbent Nancy Mace is running for governor, leaving this Lowcountry seat wide open. Ten active candidates are competing for the GOP nomination.
Dan Brown
Republican candidate
Jay Byars
Dorchester County Council, District 7
Logan Cunningham
Beaufort County Councilor
Tyler Dykes
Republican candidate
Jenny Costa Honeycutt
Charleston County Council, District 9
Kendal Ludden
Republican candidate
Sam McCown
Physician, Engineer, Businessman (Mount Pleasant)
Alex Pelbath
Republican candidate
Cindy Riley
Republican candidate
Mark Smith
State Representative, House District 99
Mark Sanford Withdrew
Former Governor and U.S. Representative. Withdrew April 30, 2026. Name will remain on the ballot.
★ Statewide Races ★
Statewide offices on every Berkeley County Republican primary ballot.
Statewide · 4 Year Term
Governor Henry McMaster is term-limited. The top job is up for grabs without an incumbent for the first time in 16 years. Five active candidates remain after one was disqualified and one withdrew.
Jacqueline Hicks DuBose was disqualified (decertified May 4, 2026) for failure to pay the required filing fee. Her name will still appear on the printed ballot, but votes cast for her will not be counted.
Jacqueline Hicks DuBose Disqualified
Businesswoman, Darlington. Disqualified for failure to pay filing fee. Votes cast for DuBose will not be counted.
Pamela Evette
Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina
Josh Kimbrell Withdrew
State Senator, District 11. Withdrew from the race. Name may still appear on the ballot.
Nancy Mace
U.S. Representative, SC-01
Ralph Norman
U.S. Representative, SC-05
Rom Reddy
Lowcountry Businessman
Alan Wilson
South Carolina Attorney General
Statewide · 4 Year Term
Incumbent Alan Wilson is running for governor, leaving the AG seat open. Three Republicans filed.
Stephen Goldfinch
State Senator and Attorney
David Pascoe
1st Circuit Solicitor
David Stumbo
8th Circuit Solicitor
Statewide · 4 Year Term
Incumbent Commissioner Hugh Weathers is not seeking re-election. Four Republicans are competing for the nomination.
Jeremy Cannon
Fourth-Generation Farmer, Clarendon County
Danny Ford II
Cattle & Hemp Farmer, Travelers Rest
Cody Simpson
Fifth-Generation Farmer; Former USDA Farm Service Agency State Director
Fred West
Director of Market Development, SC Dept. of Agriculture
These offices have a single Republican candidate. The candidate will appear on the November general election ballot.
Under current South Carolina law, the gubernatorial nominee chooses a running mate after the primary. The Lieutenant Governor will not appear as a separate race on the June 9 primary ballot.
★ Berkeley County ★
County and district races where your vote has the loudest voice.
Berkeley County · 4 Year Term
The seat held for 26 years by Caldwell Pinckney Jr. is open. Two Republicans are running for the nomination in the June primary. The winner will face Democrat Ralph Prioleau Jr. in November.
Matt Hoover
Businessman & Farmer
Michael Parker
Small Business Owner, Hickory Bluff Berry Farm
State House · 2 Year Term
Rep. Mark Smith is vacating this seat to run for Congress (SC-01). The district covers Daniel Island, the Clements Ferry corridor, Hanahan, and parts of Goose Creek. Four Republicans filed for this open-seat primary.
Jarrod Brooks
Berkeley County Councilman, District 2; Small Business Owner, Daniel Island
Kristy Gore
Businesswoman, Retired Investigator, Hanahan
David Herndon
Businessman, Daniel Island
Shawn Pinkston
Attorney; U.S. Army Veteran, Daniel Island
These candidates filed without primary opposition and will appear on the November 3 general election ballot.
These State House candidates filed without primary opposition. District lines vary by address — check your sample ballot at scvotes.gov to see which district you are in.
★ Resources ★
Everything you need to be ready for June 9.
Visit scvotes.gov to verify your voter registration, view your personalized sample ballot, and find your assigned Election Day polling place. The deadline to register has passed for this primary.
1003 Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Phone: (843) 719-4056
Website: berkeleycountysc.gov/dept/elections
South Carolina law requires voters to present one of the following at the polls: SC driver's license, SC DMV photo ID, federal military ID, US passport, or SC voter registration card with photo. Voters without ID can still cast a provisional ballot.
★ Ballot Questions ★
These two non-binding advisory questions will appear on every Republican primary ballot. The BCRP recommends voting YES on both.
Should people have the right to register with the political party of their choice when they register to vote?
Should candidates for local school boards be able to run as a candidate of the political party of their choice, just like candidates for other elected offices?
In the last Berkeley County Republican primary, only 12 percent of registered voters showed up. That means a tiny fraction decided who made it to the general election. Republicans win when we show up. Vote on June 9 or any weekday during early voting, May 26 to June 5.
