The filing period has opened for South Carolina Senate District 12 seat, and the South Carolina House of Representatives District 21 seat. Filing closes at noon on Saturday, September 6. Party primaries for this election, if necessary, will be Oct. 21. The special election will occur on Dec. 23.

Bobby Cox, outgoing representative for the South Carolina House District 21, has announced the suspension of his Senate campaign. Filing is open for S.C. Senate District 12 and House District 21 through Saturday, September 6. Party primaries for the election, if necessary, will be Oct. 21, with the special election occurring on Dec. 23.