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SCIWAY will provide complete coverage of South Carolina's November 3, 2026 general elections.
Our guide provides links for Cherokee County's local county, school board, and special district races. It also includes a directory of the candidates vying for federal and state-level elected offices in Cherokee County.
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Cherokee County Candidates for US Senate
The seat currently held by Darline Graham will be up for election.
Candidates for US Senate, Seat 1
Cherokee County Candidates for US Congress
US House District 5 includes all of Cherokee, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, Union, and York counties, and portions of Sumter and Spartanburg counties.
District 5 Map
- Interactive map - use the search box or zoom tool to pinpoint your district
Candidates for Congress, District 5
Cherokee County Candidates for SC Senate
The next election for the SC Senate will be held in 2028.
Cherokee County Candidates for SC State House
SC House District 29 includes portions of Cherokee County, Spartanburg County, and York County.
District 29 Map
District 29 Candidates
SC House District 30 includes portions of Cherokee County and Spartanburg County.
District 30 Map
District 30 Candidates
Cherokee County Candidates for SC Solicitor
The next election for this office will be in 2028.
2026 – Cherokee County Candidates
Elections for Cherokee County will be held November 3, 2026.
Cherokee County Auditor
- Christina Layton - Republican - Incumbent - Unopposed
Cherokee County Clerk of Court
- Brandy W McBee - Republican - Incumbent - Unopposed
Cherokee County Coroner
- Dennis G Fowler - Republican - Incumbent - Unopposed
Cherokee County Probate Judge
- Joshua L Queen - Republican - Incumbent - Unopposed
Cherokee County Sheriff
- Brian "Opie" Blanton - Republican - Unopposed
Cherokee County Treasurer
- Scarlet Ramsey - Republican - Unopposed
Cherokee County Council, District 2
- Brad Wilkins - Republican - Unopposed
Cherokee County Council, District 5
- Elliott Hughes - Republican - Incumbent - Unopposed
Cherokee County Council, District 7
- Peter Wilkins - Republican - Incumbent - Unopposed
Cherokee County Soil and Water District Commission
- Sarah Allen - Nonpartisan - Incumbent
- Stephanie Senchantixay - Nonpartisan
Watershed Conservation District, Thicketty Creek
- Deborah W Perry - Nonpartisan - Incumbent
- David Wheeler - Nonpartisan - Incumbent
2026 Cherokee County Referendums
- Cherokee County Alcohol Referendum - Cherokee County voters will be asked to vote on the issuing of temporary permits regarding the possession, sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages
- Antioch Area Fire District Referendum - Antioch Area Fire District voters will be asked to vote on proposed property tax increase for current and future fire protection infrastructure and facilities in the Antioch Area Fire District
- Grassy Pond Fire District Referendum - Grassy Pond Fire District voters will be asked to vote on proposed property tax increase for current and future fire protection infrastructure and facilities in the Grassy Pond Fire District
- Spartanburg County School District 2 Referendum 1 - Cherokee County voters who reside in the part of the county whose students attend Spartanburg School District 2 will be asked to vote on proposed issuance of bonds for school construction
– Spartanburg County School District 2 Referendum 2 - only if the question above is approved, shall the district be empowered to issue bonds for stadium, athletic, and playground upgrades
SC Statewide Elections and Candidates
- All SC Statewide Elections - Governor, Lt Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Superintendent of Education, Treasurer, Agriculture Commissioner, and Comptroller
Find Your SC Precinct, Polling Place
Use this quick form to find your precinct number, your polling place, your districts, and a sample ballot – for US Congress, SC Statehouse, SC Senate, School Board, County Council, and City Council district (if applicable).
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4. After results appear, click the address under Polling Location for directions, map.
Cherokee County Voting
