Beaufort County, South Carolina

Beaufort County Treasurer

2 candidates are tracked for Beaufort County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Scott Songer and Maria Walls. Candidate information follows official Beaufort County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

What this office does

County treasurer. The county treasurer collects property taxes and other revenue, holds the county's funds, and invests them under state rules. The treasurer distributes tax collections to the county, cities, school districts and special districts that levy them. The office is a custodian of public money, not the body that sets the tax rate.

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

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Scott Songer

Democratic

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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.

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Maria Walls

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Beaufort County Treasurer in 2026?

When is the Beaufort County Treasurer 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 4 Beaufort County Council, District 5 Beaufort County Council, District 6 See all 28 Beaufort County races

Candidate profiles

Scott Songer, full profile Maria Walls, full profile Official South Carolina election office