South Carolina Senate

No change since last week
How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
R +14.9
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
R +2.7
National Environment
current political climate
D +3.5
Polls
recent state and district polling
D +1.9
Forecasted margin
R +12.2

What Changes the Forecast

Some high quality polling would significantly sharpen this forecast.

Polls

Polls (2)

Race polls
PollsterDateMarginNSample
Abacus DataAug 28, 2026R +13306lv
Impact ResearchAug 24, 2026Even700lv
Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
Dem (blue) and GOP (red) win probability over time.
Dem 4%
GOP 96%
Race Details
Expert ratings
Cook Solid R Inside Elections Likely R Sabato Safe R
State lean
R+17 This state leans strongly Republican.
Candidates

Democrat Annie Andrews

Republican Darline Graham