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UPDATED Nov. 8, 2022, at 12:22 AM

McMaster is very likely to win South Carolina's election for governor

The Deluxe version of our model simulates the election 40,000 times to see who wins most often. This sample of 100 outcomes gives you an idea of the range of scenarios the model considers possible.

Henry McMaster wins 99 in 100 Joe Cunningham wins 1 in 100

South Carolina senate

Scott is very likely to win

SC-1 house

Mace is very likely to win

How the governors forecast has changed

See how each candidate’s forecasted vote share and chances of winning the governorship have changed over time. The forecast updates at least once a day and whenever we get a new poll.

Chances of winning the seat

Popular vote

Forecast data prior to the official candidate selection uses our best guess as to who the candidate will be, based on an analysis of incumbency, polls, fundraising, previous experience and endorsements.

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Which polls are influencing the forecast for South Carolina?

These polls have the biggest impact on the forecast for this race. Polls are weighted by recency, sample size and pollster rating.

Trafalgar GroupMcMaster+8
Echelon InsightsMcMaster+6
Impact ResearchMcMaster+7
Blueprint PollingMcMaster+11
Trafalgar GroupA-
McMaster +8
Echelon InsightsB/C
McMaster +6
Impact ResearchB/C
McMaster +7
Blueprint PollingMcMaster +11