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Nation Gun Violence Awareness Day June 2-4

Posted May 24, 2023 by HCDP in Events, News

The HCDP Gun Sense Action Committee will participate with other local advocacy groups to commemorate Nation Gun Violence Awareness Day on June 2. Also, the Grand Strand Chapter of Moms Demand Action is sponsoring a number of events, including a Stop Gun Violence Rally at the Myrtle Beach Skywheel on June 2 at 8 pm. The HCDP…

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GOP Agenda Could Raise SC Health Care Costs

Posted March 6, 2023 by HCDP in News

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Republicans in Congress, including Senator Tim Scott, are pushing a budget plan that would make trillions of dollars in cuts to essential programs. As the GOP remains “intentionally vague” about where these cuts would come from, evidence from past statements, proposals, and previous budget plans provide a preview: Virtually every Republican budget or fiscal plan over the last decade has included repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA)…

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March in March: Tradition Continues with Press Briefing and Rally

Posted March 3, 2023 by HCDP in News

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Following a tradition begun in 2017, the Horry County Democratic Party (HCDP) will hold a 12 Noon press briefing and rally March 14 at the Voter Registration and Elections Office in Conway in recognition of the anniversary of Dr. King’s sermon “March on Ballot Boxes.” The event began in 2017 following the 50th anniversary of Dr.…

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Horry County Democratic County Convention – 2023

Posted March 1, 2023 by HCDP in Events, News

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The Horry County Democratic Party County Convention Election of HCDP Chair Candidates event is an important gathering of local Democratic Party members and leaders in Horry County, South Carolina. The purpose of the event is to elect a new Chair for the Horry County Democratic Party, who will lead the party in its efforts to…

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Horry County Democratic Party Elections March 25

Posted February 7, 2023 by HCDP in News

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County Party elections will be held at the Horry County Democratic convention, scheduled for March 25, 2023. Specifics about the convention will follow by mid-February. “The Horry County Democratic Party needs qualified candidates that will lead us to win in the 2024 election,” said our current chair, Alester Linton-Pryor. “This is your opportunity to make a…

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Join the Fight Against School Library Book Bans

Posted December 23, 2022 by HCDP in News

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In dozens of states across the nation efforts are underway to influence, even intimidate, school board members to restrict what can be taught, and what library books can be available, to public school students. In South Carolina, for example, school boards are considering proposals to ban a long list of books from school libraries because of…

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Biden Signs Respect for Marriage Act at White House Ceremony

Posted December 14, 2022 by HCDP in News

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On Tuesday, December 16th, 2022, President Joe Biden presided over a White House ceremony that codified same-sex and interracial marriages. The bill he signed into law was the culmination of years of effort by LGBTQ+ activists and allies in Congress. The new law makes it illegal to discriminate against anyone on the basis of their race…

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HCDP Gun Show Rally 2022

Posted October 31, 2022 by HCDP in News

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HCDP’s Gun Sense Action Committee sponsored a rally Sunday, Oct. 30, on Oak Street across from the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, where the Myrtle Beach Gun Show was taking place. In addition to committee members, two representatives of the MOMs organization participated, as demonstrators explained our position that background checks need to be strengthened against…

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Gun Sense Action Committee Rally at the Myrtle Beach Gun & Knife Show

Posted October 24, 2022 by HCDP in Events

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Keep Myrtle Beach Family Friendly Join the HCDP Gun Sense Action Committee march on Oak Street across from the Convention Center in protest the absence of background checks for firearm sales, the newly enacted Open Carry (with permit) law, and the City’s support and encouragement of gun sales in Horry County. The Horry County Democratic Party…

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Grand Strand Phone Bank for Joe Cunningham & Tally Casey

Posted October 21, 2022 by HCDP in Events

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The Cunningham/Casey Campaign is planning a Grand Strand phone bank on Saturday, October 29th to make calls to voters and ensure Democratic victory this November! We will be making calls from 3-4 pm and will meet on Zoom during the event for a little training before we start making calls. How to Register email: information@joeforsouthcarolina.com…

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Your Freedom is on the Ballot

Posted October 16, 2022 by HCDP in News

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Vote DEMOCRAT on November 8th. Because now more than ever — your Freedoms are at stake.

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Meet Ryan Thompson, Dem Candidate for SC House Dist. 106

Posted September 25, 2022 by HCDP in News

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Ryan Thompson, Democratic candidate for State House of Representatives, District 106, kicked off his election campaign celebrating his 22nd birthday, on July 6, 2022 in Myrtle Beach, SC. He is featured on this special South Carolina Elections Edition of the Lean to the Left podcast, and is candid about the challenges and the uphill battle he's…

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Democratic candidate for SC Governor Joe Cunningham introduced his new running mate, Tally Casey

Posted August 28, 2022 by HCDP in News, Video

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Democratic candidate for SC governor Joe Cunningham introduced his new running mate, Tally Casey, at a meet and greet rally held in Conway 0n Aug. 23. The two Democratic gubernatorial candidates were joined by Ashlyn Preaux, Democratic candidate for SC House of Representatives, District 61, Ryan Thompson, Democratic candidate for SC House of Representatives District…

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Ryan Thompson for State House of Representatives, District 106 Kicks off Campaign

Posted July 18, 2022 by HCDP in News

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Ryan Thompson, Democratic candidate for State House of Representatives, District 106, kicked off his election campaign by celebrating his birthday, July 6, 2020, at the South Strand Recreation Center, Myrtle Beach. Ryan was born and raised in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, and has called Horry County his home for his entire life. He graduated from St.…

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Ernest Carson, Democrat for SC House District 68 Launches Campaign

Posted July 17, 2022 by HCDP in News

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Ernest Carson, the Dem candidate for SC House Dist. 68, launched his campaign Saturday, July 16, promising that "The people will be first." He also urged Democrats to be proud and unafraid of Republican intimidation. "Y'all can't be scared anymore. If your neighbor asks if you are a Democrat, you're damn right I am. Let's stand…

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Bruce & Matthews advance to US Senate Democratic runoff in SC

Posted June 19, 2022 by HCDP in News

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Author and preservationist Catherine Fleming Bruce and state Rep. Krystle Matthews have advanced to a runoff for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate The winner of the June 28 vote will face Republican incumbent Tim Scott in the general election.

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March For Our Lives – June 11, 2022

Posted June 17, 2022 by HCDP in News, Video

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Demanding Action Against Gun Violence

Posted June 17, 2022 by HCDP in News, Video

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Why Don’t I See Every Democratic Candidate Running for Office This Year on the Primary Ballot?

Posted May 25, 2022 by HCDP in Voting Information

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The list of candidates on a Primary ballot is determined based on whether there were two or more candidates, from the same party, who filed to run for the same office before the filing deadline. An example of this is the current list of five Democratic candidates running to unseat Henry McMaster as South Carolina…

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The Importance of Voting in the South Carolina Democratic Primary

Posted May 17, 2022 by HCDP in News

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South Carolina has open primaries, which means that anyone can vote in either the Republican or Democratic primary. However, Democratic voters need to vote for Democratic candidates in both the primary and mid-term elections. Standing solidly behind Democratic candidates shows the GOP that Democrats are ready for the fight to advocate for Democracy. Democratic voters should…

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