One candidate is tracked for Berkeley County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: S Duane Lewis. Candidate information follows official Berkeley County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
S Duane Lewis (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Berkeley County Sheriff, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Berkeley County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.
This race. Every voter in Berkeley County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, S Duane Lewis, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Duane Lewis has served as Berkeley County Sheriff since 2015, per Live 5 News and the sheriff's office website. He was among 24 South Carolina sheriffs who publicly backed Attorney General Alan Wilson's 2026 run for governor, per The Berkeley Observer. S Duane Lewis appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Berkeley County Sheriff, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Who is running for Berkeley County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Berkeley County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: S Duane Lewis. Candidate information follows official Berkeley County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Berkeley County Sheriff 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 Berkeley County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Berkeley County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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