Horry County elections: dates, ballots and where to check
South Carolina's 2026 primaries were held June 9, with runoffs on June 23. The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
In Horry County, the November ballot includes the County Council chairman, council districts 1, 2, 5, 7, 8 and 11, the Board of Education chairman and several board districts, the solicitor, probate judge and a group of state House seats, alongside the statewide races.
You can check your registration, precinct and sample ballot through the S.C. Election Commission, and the Horry County Voter Registration and Elections office in Conway handles local questions. We cover elections by explaining the office, the rules and the filings. We don't rank candidates, endorse anyone or predict winners.
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Election coverage from SC Public Radio
- Gov. McMaster declines calling for SC-wide data center moratorium as more counties pass their ownSouth Carolina Public Radio
- Officials say SC needs more housing options for military service members and their familiesSouth Carolina Public Radio
- SC lawmakers start new committee to tackle AI regulationsSouth Carolina Public Radio
- Gov defends National Guard troops in DC as SC high court hears case against deploymentSouth Carolina Public Radio
- South Carolina keeps 'first in the South' slot on GOP 2028 presidential calendarSouth Carolina Public Radio
- Federal appeals court finds SC absentee voting law is unconstitutionalSouth Carolina Public Radio
A common question
How much does Horry County politics cost in Conway, Horry County, Myrtle Beach, Grand Strand, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Carolina Forest, Aynor, Loris, Georgetown County, South Carolina, South Carolina House District 61?
Following local government costs nothing. Council and city meetings are open to the public, agendas and minutes are posted online, and South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act lets anyone request public records, though agencies may charge reasonable fees for searching and copying. Running for office is different: candidates pay a filing fee set by state law, and the S.C. Election Commission publishes the current requirements.
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