The 2026 South Carolina Superintendent of Education election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the South Carolina Superintendent of Education to a four-year term. Primary elections were held on June 9. Incumbent Republican commissioner Ellen Weaver is running for re-election.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Ellen Weaver, incumbent superintendent
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Sylvia Wright, educator Eliminated in primary Lisa Ellis, educator and nominee in 2022
Endorsements
Results
General election Results
References
External links Official campaign websites Lisa Ellis (D) Ellen Weaver (R) Sylvia Wright (D)