One candidate is tracked for Beaufort County Probate Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Heather Galvin. Candidate information follows official Beaufort County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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.
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This race. The sitting officeholder, Heather Galvin, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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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.
Who is running for Beaufort County Probate Judge in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Beaufort County Probate Judge on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Heather Galvin. Candidate information follows official Beaufort County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Beaufort County Probate Judge 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.
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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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