Greenville County Voter Guide
Republican Primary - June 9, 2026
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State Races
SC Governor
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SC Attorney General
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SC Commissioner of Agriculture
Cody Simpson
The Candidate’s Priorities are:
Protect South Carolina Farmland from Chinese Communist and Other Foreign Adversarial Ownership
Fight against Misguided and Unnecessary Overdevelopment
Promote agricultural Education and Workforce Development
Support SC Farms and Businesses
Advance President Trump's America First Agenda
SC House
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Greenville County Races
Greenville County Council
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Federal Races
US Senate
All information in this section was copied directly from the candidate’s website
Paul Dans
withdrew from the race
Lindsey Graham
(incumbent)
The Candidate’s Priorities Include:
Leading the Charge to Eliminate Wasteful Spending & Pass Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” as Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee
Helped to Reshape the Federal Judiciary as Former Chairman of the Federal Judiciary Committee
Continues to Be Front-and-Center on Issues of Tax Cuts, Border Security, and Restoring America’s Leadership Position as a Force for Global Peace & Security
Patrick Hermann
The Candidate’s Priorities Include:
Eliminate SC Income Tax By Building Consensus with the General Assembly
Reform the Federal Tax System by Replacing the IRS-Administered System with a Flat Tax Model
Fully Restore & Protect 2nd Amendment Rights
Repeal the Uniform Time Act of 1966 and return decision-making authority to the states
Increase federal infrastructure funding for South Carolina by cutting excessive bureaucratic red tape that slows repairs to roads and bridges
Move beyond political rhetoric on illegal immigration and sanctuary policies by passing clear, enforceable federal legislation
Mark Lynch
The Candidate’s Priorities Include:
American Excellence-prioritizing Americans & End Sending Funds to Terror-Loving Nations
End Corruption, Fraud, & Abuse
Election Integrity & Reform
Protect the Unborn
Build the Wall Now
Defend the 2nd Amendment
End Illegal Immigration, Turn All Illegal Immigrants Over to ICE, Prosecute All Sanctuary Cities, No Amnesty
Balanced Budget Amendment
Foreign Policy & National Defense
Push to restore law and order, advocate for severe penalties for rioting, looting and destroying our American symbols, and destroy Antifa, BLM, and any other anarchist group working to overthrow our government
US House District 4
All information in this section was copied directly from the candidate’s website
David Atchley
The Candidate’s Priorities Include:
Dedicated Service & Active Presence in the District
Drive Job Creation & Strengthen Economic Vitality
Ensure Community Safety & Tough on Crime
Advance Education
Lawful Immigration & Border Security
Pro Business Growth
Tort Reform
Eliminate Wasteful Spending
Term Limits
Ballot Advisory Questions
Question 1
Should people have the right to register with the political party of their choice when they register to vote?
Question 2
Should candidates for local school boards be able to run as a candidate of the political party of their choice, just like candidates for other elected offices?
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