Pickens County Republican Party
We would like to express our condolences to the family and friends of Senator Lindsey Graham. Senator Graham passed away unexpectedly on Saturday from a “brief and sudden illness.” Senator Graham was an advocate for South Carolina and a supporter of President Donald J Trump and the American First Movement. We thank Senator Graham for his decades of service to the United States of America and to the great state of South Carolina.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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A Message From the SCGOP
Following the passing of the Senator Lindsey Graham, we, as republicans, now need to come together to once again choose our nominee, a Special Republican Primary held pursuant to S.C. Code of Laws Section 7-11-55.
This election is an important opportunity for Republicans across South Carolina to unite behind the next candidate who will carry our Party's banner into the November 3, 2026 General Election.
Now is the time for voters to come together, stay engaged, and make our voices heard. Whether you're considering running for office, volunteering, or casting your ballot, your participation is critical as we work to keep this U.S. Senate seat in Republican hands and continue fighting for the conservative values that make South Carolina strong.
Important Dates
Candidate Filing Opens:
🗓 Tuesday, July 21 at 12:00 PM
Candidate Filing Closes:
🗓 Tuesday, July 28 at 12:00 PM
Absentee Ballot Application Deadline:
🗓 Friday, July 31
Early Voting – Special Republican Primary:
🗓 August 5–7
🕣 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Special Republican Primary Election Day:
🗓 Tuesday, August 11
🕣 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
If a Runoff Is Necessary
Early Voting:
🗓 August 19–21
🕣 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Special Republican Primary Runoff:
🗓 Tuesday, August 25
🕣 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Who Can Vote?
You are eligible to vote in the August 11 Special Republican Primary if you:
• Voted in the June Republican Primary, or
• Did not vote in either party's June primary
Voters who participated in the June Democratic Primary process are NOT eligible to vote in the August 11 Special Republican Primary, or any potential runoff.
The South Carolina Republican Creed
I do not choose to be a common man. It is my right to be uncommon. If I can seek opportunity, not security, I want to take the calculated risk to dream and build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for dole.
I prefer the challenges of life to guaranteed security, the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia.
I will not trade freedom for beneficence, nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any master, save my God.
It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid. To think and act for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations; to face the whole world boldly and say,
“I am a free American.”