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

Posted September 25, 2022 by HCDP in News

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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Horry County Democratic Party - Engage Horry

Attend #ENGAGEHORRY Community Event May 21

Posted May 13, 2022 by HCDP in News

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#ENGAGEHORRY, a new HCDP initiative to increase voter participation, continues Saturday, May 21 with appearances by Democratic candidates and an opportunity for voters to learn more about the upcoming primary and general election. The event, to be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Asher Theater, 3237 Waccamaw Blvd., in Myrtle Beach, will feature…

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Dr. Subhash Saxena, HCDP EC, Honored at CCU

Posted April 21, 2022 by HCDP in News

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Coastal Carolina University on April 19 dedicated the Subhash Saxena Department of Mathematics and Statistics in recognition of Dr. Saxena's contributions to the university and its students. Horry County Democratic Party is proud that Dr. Saxena has been a loyal and active member of the Democratic Party and greatly appreciates his efforts and support. Dr. Saxena…

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A Proposal for Future Democratic Party Success

Posted April 13, 2022 by HCDP in News

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Editor’s Note: Dr. Jeremy Holland, a sociology professor at Horry Georgetown Technical College, contends that to achieve long-term success the Democratic Party must become more progressive and aggressively support and embrace the objectives of like-minded organizations, forming, in effect, a grand coalition. He discussed those ideas at the Carolina Forest Democratic Club meeting April 12. During…

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From the HCDP Chair: Emmett Till Antilynching Act Signed Into Law

Posted March 31, 2022 by HCDP in News

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On Tuesday, March 29, 20222, President Joseph Biden signed the Emmet Till Anti-Lynching Act which made lynching a federal hate crime... it took over 100 years to sign this Act into law. Thousands of Black Americans, my ancestors, were lynched over and over, yet no one, from elected officials to police to private citizens were…

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HCDP’s Gun Sense Committee Public Outreach Success

Posted March 25, 2022 by HCDP in News

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On March 19th, 2022, representatives from the Horry County Democratic Party Gun Sense Action Committee and the North Strand Democrats, participated at the North Myrtle Beach's St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival. Having a table and tent set up with signage, those present were pleasantly met with members of the public who stopped by to…

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Alester Linton-Pryor: Leadership for Democratic Gains

Posted March 25, 2022 by HCDP in News

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Pictured: Alester Linton-Pryor leads Horry County Democrats into 2022. Alester Linton-Pryor is a New York City native who is now spending virtually every waking moment of what is supposed to be retirement in the sunny south trying to overtake the rightwing Republicans who dominate the Horry County political landscape. As chair of the Horry County (SC)…

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Support the ‘Take Tillman Down’ Movement

Posted March 21, 2022 by HCDP in News

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“Take Tillman Down” is a chant by protestors heard just in the last year at the South Carolina State House in Columbia. The group was protesting against the statue of Benjamin Ryan Tillman that stands on the State House grounds in Columbia. On the Take Tillman Down website, group organizers say “the statue was erected in 1940.…

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Candidates: It’s Time to Step Up

Posted March 15, 2022 by HCDP in News

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If you’ve been thinking about running for public office, there are plenty of opportunities in this year’s mid-term elections. The filing period to toss your hat in the ring runs from Wednesday, March 16 until Noon on Wednesday, March 30. The South Carolina primary elections will take place on June 14, with the general election on…

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A Republican Plan That Would Devastate America

Posted March 13, 2022 by HCDP in News

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PICTURED: Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) presents his draconian “American Rescue Plan” to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). A draconian GOP manifesto that would raise taxes and potentially end key social programs is a roadmap for what Republicans may be planning if they win control of Congress and the Presidency. One of the most powerful Republican…

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Horry County Government Annual Financial Report

Posted March 10, 2022 by HCDP in News

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The Finance Department is responsible for developing, maintaining, and administering all programs related to general accounting functions, invoice audit and certification of funds, cost accounting and payroll functions as well as preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The FY21 Popular Annual Financial Report. Review the full report and other County financial statements online here.

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Horry County Legislative Delegation Seeking Applicants for Boards & Commissions

Posted March 10, 2022 by HCDP in News

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Deadline Extended: Applications accepted through April 1, 2022 The Horry County Legislative Delegation is currently seeking applicants for the following boards/commissions that have vacancies, expired terms, or terms that expire in the near future: Horry County Board of Social Services Horry County Higher Education Commission Horry County Transportation Committee Board of Voter Registration…

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