BEAUFORT COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Beaufort County, South Carolina
Running For Political Office
The Beaufort County Democratic Party vets and supports candidates with training resources and more. If you are interested in running for office, contact Chair Hughes by email at chair@beaufortcountydems.org
SEATS UP FOR ELECTION IN 2026
The following partisan elected positions will be up for election in November 2026:
Governor
Secretary of State
Treasurer
Comptroller General
Superintendent of Education
Agriculture Commissioner
Attorney General
U.S. Senate 1
U.S. House of Representatives District 01
S.C. State House 118
S.C. State House 120
S.C. State House 121
S.C. State House 122
S.C. State House 123
S.C. State House 124
Beaufort County Sheriff
Beaufort County Probate Judge
Beaufort County Auditor
Beaufort County Treasurer
Beaufort County Council District 2
Beaufort County Council District 4
Beaufort County Council District 5
Beaufort County Council District 6
Beaufort County Council District 8
Beaufort County Council District 9
Beaufort County Council District 10
Beaufort County Council District 11
RESOURCES
Title 7 of the South Carolina Code of Laws dictates the rules for running for political office in South Carolina.
The South Carolina Ethics Commission governs state and local political campaign finance filings.
National Democratic Training Committee
Free training for all Democratic candidates, staff, and leaders of local Democratic parties. Live and online training are available. Highly recommended resource.