The 2026 South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture. The primary election will be held on June 9. Incumbent Republican commissioner Hugh Weathers is retiring.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Cody Simpson, former state executive director of the Farm Service Agency (2025–2026)
Eliminated to runoff Danny Ford II, farm owner and son of football coach Danny Ford
Eliminated in primary Jeremy Cannon, business owner and farmer Fred West, director of market development at the South Carolina Department of Agriculture Declined Hugh Weathers, incumbent commissioner
Endorsements
Results
Runoff Results
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee DeShawn Blanding, former policy analyst for the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture
Third parties Candidates Declared Chris Nelums (United Citizens) Michael Sullens (Libertarian)
General election Results
References
External links Official campaign websites DeShawn Blanding (D) Jeremy Cannon (R) Danny Ford II (R) Cody Simpson (R) Fred West (R)