The 2026 South Carolina State Comptroller election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the state comptroller of South Carolina. Incumbent Democratic comptroller Brian J. Gaines was appointed after his predecessor Richard Eckstrom resigned. Gaines declined to run for a full term.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Tiffany Boozer, certified public accountant
Eliminated in primary Bruce Cole, certified public accountant
Declined Brian J. Gaines, incumbent state comptroller (2023–present)
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee Mike Burkhold, businessman and nominee for in 1998
General election Results
References
External links Official campaign websites Tiffany Boozer (D) for State Comptroller Mike Burkhold (R) for State Comptroller