Beaufort County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
53 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 28 Beaufort County races, led by the Beaufort County Sheriff contest.
County offices
SheriffDoug Seifert (R) · Alphonso Small Jr (D)
Doug Seifert Republican
- Wants a dedicated team for community engagement, including town halls and youth programs
- Focuses on deputy recruitment and retention through competitive pay
- Plans targeted enforcement combined with community trust-building to reduce violent crime
Per the campaign site.
About Doug Seifert
Doug Seifert has spent 20 years with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office, rising to lieutenant of its Southern Enforcement Branch, per his campaign site. He previously served as a town councilman in North Bend, Ohio, and is running for sheriff with the outgoing sheriff's endorsement. Doug Seifert appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County Sheriff, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
Alphonso Small Jr Democratic
Alphonso Small Jr. currently serves on the Beaufort County School Board representing District 6, per the district's board roster, and has 13 years of law enforcement experience, per The Island News. Alphonso Small Jr appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County Sheriff, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Doug Seifert (Republican), Alphonso Small Jr (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot for Beaufort County Sheriff, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Beaufort County). Doug Seifert won the June 9 Republican primary with 57.8 percent over JoJo Woodward (42.2 percent). Results per the county's official Clarity results feed (enr-scvotes.org).
Full race pageAuditorDavid Cadd (R) · Carletha Frazier (D)
David Cadd Republican Incumbent
- Says he emphasizes leadership, communication and team-building to improve county operations
- Stresses integrity and continuous improvement in the auditor's office
- Notes he does not accept campaign donations, relying on his county salary
Per the campaign site.
About David Cadd
David Cadd has 30 years of military service and previously worked as an assistant operations manager in the Beaufort County Treasurer's Office and five years as a deputy auditor, per his campaign site. He was sworn in as Beaufort County Auditor in June 2023, per the county's official announcement. David Cadd appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County Auditor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
Carletha Frazier Democratic
Carletha Frazier appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County Auditor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Carletha Frazier.
David Cadd (Republican), Carletha Frazier (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot for Beaufort County Auditor, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Beaufort County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageTreasurerScott Songer (D) · Maria Walls (R)
Scott Songer Democratic
- Wants more county spending to stay with local vendors and businesses
- Wants to modernize financial practices to protect taxpayer dollars
- Supports local economic growth through his nonprofit work with small businesses
Per the campaign site.
About Scott Songer
Scott Songer is a business professional with more than 25 years of experience helping companies grow and manage their finances, per his campaign site. He has lived in Beaufort County for a decade and serves on the county's Recycling and Waste Board. Scott Songer appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County Treasurer, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
Maria Walls Republican Incumbent
- Focuses on building government systems that work well for residents
- Emphasizes team accountability in the treasurer's office
- Runs civic education programs, including a property tax program and school financial literacy visits
Per the campaign site.
About Maria Walls
Maria Walls is a certified public accountant who has served as Beaufort County Treasurer since 2015, after four years as deputy treasurer, per the treasurer's office website. Maria Walls appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County Treasurer, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
Scott Songer (Democratic), Maria Walls (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot for Beaufort County Treasurer, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Beaufort County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageCouncil, District 2David Bartholomew (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
David Bartholomew Republican Incumbent
David Bartholomew has represented District 2 on Beaufort County Council since 2023, where he chairs the Community Services and Land Use Committee and serves as vice chair of the Public Facility and Safety Committee, per the county's official council page. He was named council parliamentarian in July 2025. David Bartholomew appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County Council, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
David Bartholomew (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Beaufort County Council, District 2, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Beaufort County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageCouncil, District 4Michael JD Andersen (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Michael JD Andersen Republican
- Pledges line-by-line budget review and spending transparency
- Wants full infrastructure impact reviews before approving new development
- Wants more sheriff's office staffing, particularly north of the Broad River
Per the campaign site.
About Michael JD Andersen
Michael Andersen works as an accountant at a CPA firm and serves on the City of Beaufort's Trees Advisory Committee, per his campaign site. He previously served as a special advisor at U.S. Customs and Border Protection and investigated tax fraud for the Beaufort County Auditor's Office, and he holds degrees from the U.S. Air Force Academy and American University. Michael JD Andersen appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County Council, District 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
Michael JD Andersen (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Beaufort County Council, District 4, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Beaufort County). Michael JD Andersen won the June 9 Republican primary with 58.2 percent over Thomas A Grygowski (41.8 percent). Results per the county's official Clarity results feed (enr-scvotes.org).
Full race pageCouncil, District 5Lynn Gerson (D) · Joshua Hower (R)
Lynn Gerson Democratic
Lynn Gerson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County Council, District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Lynn Gerson.
Joshua Hower Republican
Joshua Hower appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County Council, District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Joshua Hower.
Lynn Gerson (Democratic), Joshua Hower (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot for Beaufort County Council, District 5, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Beaufort County). No candidate reached a majority in the June 9 Republican primary (Joshua Hower 40.6 percent, Mary Jeans Otto 33.5 percent, Joe Maiorano 25.9 percent); Joshua Hower won the June 23 runoff with 61.3 percent over Mary Jeans Otto (38.7 percent). Results per the county's official Clarity results feed (enr-scvotes.org).
Full race pageCouncil, District 6Carolyn Fournier (D) · Tab Tabernik (R)
Carolyn Fournier Democratic
Carolyn Fournier appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County Council, District 6, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Carolyn Fournier.
Tab Tabernik Republican Incumbent
Tab Tabernik is a lifelong educator who most recently chaired the Beaufort County Library Board of Trustees, per the county's official council biography. She currently serves as vice chair of Beaufort County Council, representing District 6. Tab Tabernik appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County Council, District 6, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Carolyn Fournier (Democratic), Tab Tabernik (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot for Beaufort County Council, District 6, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Beaufort County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageCouncil, District 8Kraig Gordon (R) · Trey Judy (D)
Kraig Gordon Republican
- engineering driven transportation and infrastructure solutions
- updated impact fees and zoning policy to manage growth
- pursuing sustainable economic development
Per the campaign site.
About Kraig Gordon
Kraig Gordon is a retired U.S. Army officer with 25 years of service and chairs the Beaufort County Transportation Committee, per the campaign site. Gordon has lived in the Lowcountry for 33 years, per the campaign site.
Trey Judy Democratic
Trey Judy is a retired communications professional focused on finance and accounting who spent most of his career in Washington, D.C., per news coverage of the District 8 race. Trey Judy appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County Council, District 8, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Kraig Gordon (Republican), Trey Judy (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot for Beaufort County Council, District 8, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Beaufort County). Kraig Gordon won the June 9 Republican primary with 51.3 percent over Paula Brown (48.7 percent). Trey Judy won the June 9 Democratic primary with 65.8 percent over Bill Beltz (34.2 percent). Results per the county's official Clarity results feed (enr-scvotes.org).
Full race pageCouncil, District 9Mark Lawson (R) · Jannine Mutterer (D)
Mark Lawson Republican Incumbent
Mark Lawson currently represents District 9 on Beaufort County Council, per the county's official council page. Mark Lawson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County Council, District 9, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Jannine Mutterer Democratic
- Says she has pushed county officials for needed infrastructure in District 9
- Highlights work securing grants for Bluffton schools and preserving youth athletic programs
- Emphasizes her knowledge of government codes, statutes and financials
Per the campaign site.
About Jannine Mutterer
Jannine Mutterer is an attorney specializing in governance and HOA law with 20 years of experience who owns her own law firm, per her campaign site. She serves as finance committee chair on the Beaufort County Library Board of Trustees. Jannine Mutterer appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County Council, District 9, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
Mark Lawson (Republican), Jannine Mutterer (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot for Beaufort County Council, District 9, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Beaufort County). Mark Lawson won the June 9 Republican primary with 62.8 percent over Beth Gillespie (37.2 percent). Results per the county's official Clarity results feed (enr-scvotes.org).
Full race pageCouncil, District 10John Casey (R) · Travis Ludwig-Hodges (D)
John Casey Republican
John Casey appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County Council, District 10, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for John Casey.
Travis Ludwig-Hodges Democratic
Travis Ludwig-Hodges appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County Council, District 10, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Travis Ludwig-Hodges.
John Casey (Republican), Travis Ludwig-Hodges (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot for Beaufort County Council, District 10, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Beaufort County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageCouncil, District 11Elizabeth Galloway (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Elizabeth Galloway Republican
- Pledges accountability, transparency and business-minded leadership on council
- Wants to address overdevelopment, traffic congestion and stormwater management
- Supports greater healthcare access for the area's aging population and fiscal responsibility
Per the campaign site.
About Elizabeth Galloway
Dr. Elizabeth Galloway is a dentist who built and operated a dental practice for more than 35 years and has lived in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island for 40 years, per her campaign site. She holds degrees from the University of Notre Dame and the Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry. Elizabeth Galloway appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County Council, District 11, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
Elizabeth Galloway (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Beaufort County Council, District 11, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Beaufort County). Elizabeth Galloway won the June 9 Republican primary with 57.0 percent over Tommy Reitz (43.0 percent). Results per the county's official Clarity results feed (enr-scvotes.org).
Full race pageSchool board
School Board, District 2Nonpartisan race · Genie R Brainerd · Christopher Dantzler
Genie R Brainerd Nonpartisan
Genie R Brainerd appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County School Board, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Genie R Brainerd.
Christopher Dantzler Nonpartisan
Christopher Dantzler appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County School Board, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Christopher Dantzler.
Genie R Brainerd (Nonpartisan), Christopher Dantzler (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Beaufort County School Board, District 2, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Beaufort County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageSchool Board, District 3Nonpartisan race · Cynthia Gregory-Smalls · William Smith · Willie Turral
Cynthia Gregory-Smalls Nonpartisan
Cynthia Gregory-Smalls appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County School Board, District 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Cynthia Gregory-Smalls.
William Smith Nonpartisan Incumbent
William Smith currently represents District 3 on the Beaufort County School District board, per the district's official board page. William Smith appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County School Board, District 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Willie Turral Nonpartisan
- student achievement
- teacher recruitment and retention
- parent and community involvement
Per the campaign site.
About Willie Turral
Willie Turral is a former classroom teacher in Beaufort County who has since worked in youth development, nonprofit leadership and entrepreneurship, per the campaign site. Turral is a graduate of the Charleston School of Law, per the campaign site.
Cynthia Gregory-Smalls (Nonpartisan), William Smith (Nonpartisan), Willie Turral (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Beaufort County School Board, District 3, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Beaufort County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageSchool Board, District 4Nonpartisan race · Dee Matthews · Angela Stephens
Dee Matthews Nonpartisan
Dee Matthews appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County School Board, District 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Dee Matthews.
Angela Stephens Nonpartisan
Angela Stephens appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County School Board, District 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Angela Stephens.
Dee Matthews (Nonpartisan), Angela Stephens (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Beaufort County School Board, District 4, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Beaufort County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageSchool Board, District 5Nonpartisan race · Victor Ney · Gwyneth J Saunders
Victor Ney Nonpartisan Incumbent
Victor Ney currently represents District 5 on the Beaufort County School District board, per the district's official board page. Victor Ney appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County School Board, District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Gwyneth J Saunders Nonpartisan
Gwyneth J Saunders appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County School Board, District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Gwyneth J Saunders.
Victor Ney (Nonpartisan), Gwyneth J Saunders (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Beaufort County School Board, District 5, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Beaufort County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageSchool Board, District 7Nonpartisan race · David Carr · Adrian Lewis
David Carr Nonpartisan Incumbent
David Carr currently represents District 7 on the Beaufort County School District board, per the district's official board page. David Carr appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County School Board, District 7, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Adrian Lewis Nonpartisan
Adrian Lewis appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County School Board, District 7, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Adrian Lewis.
David Carr (Nonpartisan), Adrian Lewis (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Beaufort County School Board, District 7, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Beaufort County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageSchool Board, District 8Nonpartisan race · Carlton Dallas · Kate Nolan
Carlton Dallas Nonpartisan Incumbent
Carlton Dallas currently represents District 8 on the Beaufort County School District board, per the district's official board page. Carlton Dallas appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County School Board, District 8, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Kate Nolan Nonpartisan
Kate Nolan appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County School Board, District 8, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Kate Nolan.
Carlton Dallas (Nonpartisan), Kate Nolan (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Beaufort County School Board, District 8, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Beaufort County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageSchool Board, District 10Nonpartisan race · Melvin P Campbell · Elizabeth Hey · Gene Meyers
Melvin P Campbell Nonpartisan
Melvin P Campbell appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County School Board, District 10, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Melvin P Campbell.
Elizabeth Hey Nonpartisan Incumbent
Elizabeth Hey currently represents District 10 on the Beaufort County School District board, per the district's official board page. Elizabeth Hey appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County School Board, District 10, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Gene Meyers Nonpartisan
Gene Meyers appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County School Board, District 10, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Gene Meyers.
Melvin P Campbell (Nonpartisan), Elizabeth Hey (Nonpartisan), Gene Meyers (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Beaufort County School Board, District 10, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Beaufort County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageJudges
Probate JudgeHeather Galvin (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Heather Galvin Republican Incumbent
Heather R. Galvin currently serves as Beaufort County Probate Judge, per the county's official probate court page. Heather Galvin appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County Probate Judge, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Heather Galvin (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Beaufort County Probate Judge, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Beaufort County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageDistricts and boards
Public Service District, Hilton Head District 1 (Beaufort County)Nonpartisan race · Ibrahim Abdul Malik · Lola Campbell
Ibrahim Abdul Malik Nonpartisan
Ibrahim Abdul Malik appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Public Service District, Hilton Head District 1 (Beaufort County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Ibrahim Abdul Malik.
Lola Campbell Nonpartisan
Lola Campbell appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Public Service District, Hilton Head District 1 (Beaufort County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Lola Campbell.
Ibrahim Abdul Malik (Nonpartisan), Lola Campbell (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Public Service District, Hilton Head District 1 (Beaufort County), per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Beaufort County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pagePublic Service District, Hilton Head District 5 (Beaufort County)Nonpartisan race · Michael J Marks · Tim Smith
Michael J Marks Nonpartisan
Michael J Marks appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Public Service District, Hilton Head District 5 (Beaufort County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael J Marks.
Tim Smith Nonpartisan
Tim Smith appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Public Service District, Hilton Head District 5 (Beaufort County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Tim Smith.
Michael J Marks (Nonpartisan), Tim Smith (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Public Service District, Hilton Head District 5 (Beaufort County), per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Beaufort County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pagePublic Service District, Hilton Head District 7 (Beaufort County)Nonpartisan race · Frank Turano
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Frank Turano Nonpartisan
Frank Turano appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Public Service District, Hilton Head District 7 (Beaufort County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Frank Turano.
Frank Turano (Nonpartisan) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Public Service District, Hilton Head District 7 (Beaufort County), per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Beaufort County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pagePublic Service District, Fripp Island Public Service Commission (Beaufort County)Nonpartisan race · Gregory S Counts · Daniel S Robinson
Gregory S Counts Nonpartisan
Gregory S Counts appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Public Service District, Fripp Island Public Service Commission (Beaufort County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Gregory S Counts.
Daniel S Robinson Nonpartisan
Daniel S Robinson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Public Service District, Fripp Island Public Service Commission (Beaufort County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Daniel S Robinson.
Gregory S Counts (Nonpartisan), Daniel S Robinson (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Public Service District, Fripp Island Public Service Commission (Beaufort County), per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Beaufort County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Beaufort County is split across 5 South Carolina House districts.
Find your districts by addressSouth Carolina House: 5 districtsDistricts 118, 120, 121, 123, 124
South Carolina House District 118Bill Herbkersman (R) · Bernie Scolaro (D)
Bill Herbkersman Republican Incumbent
Bill Herbkersman is an eco-developer and redeveloper who serves as CEO of Apex Land and Marina Front Development and chairman of Syndicated Investments, per his official State House biography. He chairs the House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Bernie Scolaro Democratic
- Government transparency and officials explaining their votes to constituents
- Funding public schools and opposing book banning
- Affordable healthcare, including support for Medicaid and SNAP
Per the campaign site.
About Bernie Scolaro
Scolaro is a retired public high school counselor and longtime member of the National Education Association who also served as a teacher union president, per the campaign site. He previously served on a school board and on the League of Women Voters board, and moved to South Carolina's Lowcountry full time in the last two years, per the campaign site.
Bill Herbkersman (Republican), Bernie Scolaro (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Bill Herbkersman is the sitting member, per the House roster. South Carolina primaries require a majority (June 23 runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System active list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 120Weston Newton (R) · Debbie Subera-Wiggin (D)
Weston Newton Republican Incumbent
Weston Newton is an attorney and partner at Jones, Simpson and Newton, P.A., who served on Beaufort County Council from 1999 to 2012, including as chairman, per his official State House biography. He chairs the House Judiciary Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Debbie Subera-Wiggin Democratic
- Investing in public schools and supporting teachers
- Protecting women's autonomy in health care decisions
- Protecting and preserving the coastal environment
Per the campaign site.
About Debbie Subera-Wiggin
Debbie Subera-Wiggin describes herself as a farmer's daughter and former federal servant who has settled in the South Carolina Lowcountry, per the campaign site. She has logged more than 400 hours of scuba diving and over 10,000 nautical miles along the coast, per the campaign site.
Weston Newton (Republican), Debbie Subera-Wiggin (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Wm. Weston J. Newton (R), the sitting member per the House roster, is not on the November ballot. South Carolina primaries require a majority (June 23 runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System active list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 121Shannon N DeLoach (D) · Shelley Gay Yuhas (R)
Shannon N DeLoach Democratic
Shannon DeLoach is a businessman and pastor from Burton, per the Island News. He is the Democratic nominee for South Carolina House District 121. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Shelley Gay Yuhas Republican
Shelley Yuhas is a Beaufort native and former business executive who lives on St. Helena Island, per the Island News. She was a candidate for the same South Carolina House District 121 seat in the 2024 general election and is the Republican nominee in 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Shannon N DeLoach (Democratic), Shelley Gay Yuhas (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Michael F. Rivers, Sr. (D), the sitting member per the House roster, is not on the November ballot. Shannon N DeLoach won the June 9 Democratic primary with 53.7 percent over Michael F Rivers Sr (46.3 percent). South Carolina primaries require a majority (June 23 runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System active list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 123Jeff Bradley (R) · Ann C Shippy (D)
Jeff Bradley Republican Incumbent
Jeff Bradley is a financial advisor who founded GED Camp Hilton Head, per his official State House biography. He chairs the House Regulations, Administrative Procedures, Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Ann C Shippy Democratic
- Requiring data centers to pay the full cost of their grid connections without ratepayer subsidies
- Requiring infrastructure capacity to keep pace with new development
- Protecting rural hospitals and improving healthcare access
Per the campaign site.
About Ann C Shippy
Shippy is a retired U.S. Air Force colonel with 28 years of service who has since served as an HOA president and volunteer with the Hilton Head Humane Association, per the campaign site. She also served as South Carolina's ambassador to the Women's Memorial in Washington, D.C., per the campaign site.
Jeff Bradley (Republican), Ann C Shippy (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jeff Bradley is the sitting member, per the House roster. Ann C Shippy won the June 9 Democratic primary with 69.4 percent over Willie P Aiken (30.6 percent). South Carolina primaries require a majority (June 23 runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System active list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 124Shauna Bishop (D) · Shannon Erickson (R)
Shauna Bishop Democratic
- Keeping partisan politics and book bans out of schools
- Reducing costs and supporting smart local economic growth
- Expanding affordable, accessible healthcare
Per the campaign site.
About Shauna Bishop
Bishop has worked in software project management for more than 30 years and has lived in Beaufort since 2014, per the campaign site. She describes herself as a problem solver rather than a career politician, per the campaign site.
Shannon Erickson Republican Incumbent
Shannon Erickson is an educator and businesswoman who has served in the South Carolina House since October 2007, per her official State House biography. She chairs the House Education and Public Works Committee and previously served as president of the South Carolina Child Care Association. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Shauna Bishop (Democratic), Shannon Erickson (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Shannon Erickson is the sitting member, per the House roster. South Carolina primaries require a majority (June 23 runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System active list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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South Carolina's June 9 primaries required a majority, with June 23 runoffs where no candidate reached one; unopposed nominees still print, and minor-party nominees and petition candidates certified by the Election Commission join the November 3 ballot, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System.
Who is on the ballot in Beaufort County, South Carolina on November 3, 2026?
Beaufort County sample ballot 2026: see where the school board, county sheriff and county auditor candidates stand on the budget, growth and schools. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
When is the 2026 general election in South Carolina?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for South Carolina are listed on the South Carolina election hub. South Carolina election hub →
How do I see my exact Beaufort County ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup for the statewide and congressional races on every ballot in the county, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location. Look up your ballot →
Sample ballot by ZIP code in Beaufort County14 ZIP codes
Candidate roster last updated Sep 27, 2026 from official election sources.