2026 Democratic Primary: June 9 | Lexington County Democrats

Yes, you have a choice this year!

Before you dive in, please note: The leaders listed below are running in contested primary races on June 9th—meaning we need your voice to decide who becomes our official nominee. But our vision goes far beyond this primary. This November, we are making history. The SCDP announced recruitment of Democratic candidates for all 124 State House seats, all seven statewide constitutional offices, all 7 U.S. Congressional districts, and the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Lindsey Graham, making 2026 the most expansive candidate recruitment cycle in the modern history of the state party. For every single state seat on your ballot, there will be a Democrat ready to fight for our values. We are contesting every race, and we are playing to win. Choose your champion below, and let’s shape the change we want to see.

Jermaine Johnson johnsonforsc.com
Mullins McLeod mcleodscgov.com
Billy Webster websterforsc.com

Find your sample ballot at scVOTES.gov.

Now-June 5, 2026 (Weekdays 8:30am-5pm) Early In-Person Voting Begins at county registration office and early voting centers.

May 29, 2026 (by 5:00pm) Absentee Ballot Request Deadline. Call 803-785-8361 to request your ballot

June 7, 2026 (by 7:00pm) Absentee Ballots Due

June 9, 2026 (7:00am-7:00pm) Election Day

Visit SCVotes.gov to verify your info, voting locations & see a sample ballot.

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