Five judges so far file to run for SC Supreme Court seat

Five have filed to run for SC’s highest court, including the ex-wife of a late state representative and two sitting Appeals Court judges.

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: August 14, 2026

Words: 859

Last Updated: 4 days, 2 hours ago

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COLUMBIA — Five judges, so far, have filed to run for a seat on South Carolina’s highest court, including the ex-wife of a late Republican state representative and two sitting Appeals Court judges.

Hopefuls still have until Aug. 24 to turn in an application, according to the panel that screens judicial applicants in the state. To date, the five candidates seeking a 10-year term on the state Supreme Court are:

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