[1] Former incumbent Republican governor Nikki Haley was term-limited and could not run for re-election to a third consecutive term.
[4] Incumbent Republican attorney general Alan Wilson won re-election to a third term.
[5][6] Incumbent Republican secretary of state Mark Hammond won re-election to a fifth term in office.
[6] Incumbent Republican Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman won re-election to a second term.
[6] Incumbent Republican Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, who was appointed to the position in September 2004, won re-election to a fourth full term in office.