2026 Primary Elections (Georgia & South Carolina)
Key Questions
What Georgia primary runoffs are scheduled for June 2026?
Lt. Gov runoff is June 16 between Kennedy and Dolezal, with Senate runoff between Collins and Dooley. Early voting runs June 8-12 in many areas.
Who is campaigning in the Savannah area for Georgia races?
Dooley is visiting Savannah while Rick Jackson made a final push there. Burt Jones campaigned in Gray for the GOP governor runoff.
What is happening with South Carolina primaries?
SC primary voting is June 9 with record early ballots cast at 318,600. Trump backs Evett as Kimbril drops out in an open primary system.
What topics were discussed at candidate forums?
1st Congressional District candidates addressed tariffs, Iran war, and education at the Hungry Club Forum. Amanda Hollowell covered housing and data centers in her runoff interview.
How are voters responding in Beaufort County?
Beaufort County holds its primary June 9 with precinct relocation info available. Sen. Lindsey Graham and Nancy Mace have met with Lowcountry voters on infrastructure and grants.
Georgia Lt. Gov runoff June 16 (Kennedy vs. Dolezal). Senate runoff (Collins vs. Dooley). Dooley coming to Savannah. Burt Jones campaigns in Gray for GOP governor runoff. Rick Jackson makes final push, visits Savannah area. Federal MARTA probe draws candidate reactions. Early voting June 8-12. 1st Congressional District runoff (Hollowell vs. Griggs) – candidates spoke at Hungry Club Forum; stances on tariffs, Iran war, education. Early voting begins in some counties this weekend (June 6-7). Also: SC primary June 9 – Trump backs Evett, Kimbril drops out; open primary system. Sen. Lindsey Graham meets Lowcountry voters. Nancy Mace emphasizes infrastructure grants. Amanda Hollowell runoff interview covers housing, data centers. Last day of early voting in SC; Lexington County sees solid turnout. Georgia governor race polls: Bottoms leads Jones in general; GOP primary tight between Jackson and Jones. Record early voting in SC – 318,600 ballots cast, triple 2024. State House insiders predict runoffs in gubernatorial and other races. New: Beaufort County primary tomorrow (June 9); precinct relocation info; council meetings covered.