Rock Hill Region Election Filing Opens Monday

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Candidate filing for federal, state, and some county offices in the Rock Hill region of South Carolina opens at noon on Monday, March 16, 2026, ahead of statewide primary votes in June. The U.S. House District 5 seat, a U.S. Senate seat, as well as state offices like governor, attorney general, and superintendent of education are on the ballot this year. All South Carolina House of Representatives seats are up for election, but none of the S.C. Senate seats are. Several county council seats in York, Lancaster, and Chester counties are also up for election.

Why it matters

This election cycle will determine key leadership positions at the federal, state, and local levels for the Rock Hill region. The results will impact policy decisions on a wide range of issues that affect residents' daily lives, from education and public safety to economic development and infrastructure.

The details

Candidate filing will be open from March 16 to March 30, from noon to noon each day. The partisan primaries are scheduled for June 9, and the winners from those elections will advance to the November 3 general election.

• Candidate filing opens at noon on Monday, March 16, 2026.
• Candidate filing closes at noon on March 30, 2026.
• Partisan primaries are scheduled for June 9, 2026.
• The general election is on November 3, 2026.

What’s next

Voters in the Rock Hill region should check the candidate lists frequently as they are updated during the filing period. The primary elections on June 9 will determine the candidates who will advance to the general election on November 3.