Beaufort County, South Carolina

Beaufort County Auditor

2 candidates are tracked for Beaufort County Auditor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Cadd and Carletha Frazier. Candidate information follows official Beaufort County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

What this office does

County auditor. The county auditor keeps the county's books, processes payments and payroll, and prepares financial reports. In some states the auditor also calculates property tax rates, oversees elections or certifies the budget. The office is a check on how county money is spent.

This race. Every voter in Beaufort County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, David Cadd, is on the ballot.

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David Cadd

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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.

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Carletha Frazier

Democratic

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Beaufort County Auditor in 2026?

When is the Beaufort County Auditor election in South Carolina?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for South Carolina are on the South Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Beaufort County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Beaufort County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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28 tracked races in Beaufort County, South Carolina. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on your ballot

Beaufort County Council, District 2 Beaufort County Council, District 4 Beaufort County Council, District 5 See all 28 Beaufort County races

Candidate profiles

David Cadd, full profile Carletha Frazier, full profile Official South Carolina election office