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Poll Worker Horry County

A Democrat Explains Poll Work: Opportunities Available

Horry County needs poll workers (also called Election workers). To learn more about the job, Barbara Sloan of the HCDP Voter Protection Committee interviewed Shelley Ridout, a long-time Democratic poll manager and poll clerk, for more information. The interview was edited and condensed for readability. Barbara: Hi, Shelley, thanks so much for meeting with me.…

Voting Rights Are Under Attack

By Alester Linton-Pryor, HCDP Chair As you all know, our voting rights are under attack as Republicans in state after state endorse Donald Trump’s “Big Lie” that the election was stolen because of mythical voter fraud. In Congress, Democrats have sponsored S. 1, the For the People Act, which would respond to those restrictive ballot laws passed by…
Horry County Democratic Party - Engage Horry

Announcing: Engage Horry – Reaching Out to Every Community!

Horry County Democratic Party is launching an ongoing initiative ‘Engage Horry’ to register, engage, educate, and energize voters. And, search for, encourage and train Democrats who want to run for office in their cities and towns. HCDP’s goal is to engage with residents of communities within Horry County who feel underserved and under-represented. HCDP wants…

HCDP Launches 2020 Voter Registration Initiative

A major goal for HCDP in preparation for the critically important 2020 elections is dramatically increasing voter registration. As part of the effort to achieve this objective, the 2020 Voter Registration and Canvassing Committee has been created and will be led by HCDP Second Vice Chair Verlene DeWitt. The committee will have its initial meeting Thursday, February…

HCDP on the Issues

by Bob Gatty, Director of Communications Horry County Democratic Party has developed a series of “white papers” outlining our position, concerns, and call-to-action on the many issues that affect us all. The papers are available here or by clicking on the “Issues” navigation button above. The papers, developed by an outstanding team of volunteer writers and editors…

Natural Disasters Can Affect Voting Rights

By Barbara J. Sloan. When we’re rushing to protect lives and property, voting rights may not be uppermost in our minds. Nonetheless, when homes flood from rising waters or blown off roofs, voting rights can be compromised. That’s because many states, including South Carolina, require personal identification such as a driver’s license or passport to vote. All these…
HCDP - For Immediate Release

Robin Gause Announces Run for South Carolina House of Representatives, Seat 106

Surfside Beach, S.C., October 4, 2017   Robin Gause will be announcing her run for South Carolina House of Representatives, House Seat 106. The announcement will take place at 11:30a.m. at the Surfside Beach Town Hall building located at 115 US-17 BUS, Surfside Beach, SC 29575. Robin Gause has lived in the Burgess community for the past 20 years. Robin Gause worked…

Democrats Rally to “Turn Horry County Blue” at 6th Annual SHORE Dinner

Nearly 150 enthusiastic and determined Democrats packed the 6th Annual SHORE Dinner Saturday evening, Sept. 23, rallied by county and state party leaders and the only announced candidate for President, U.S. Rep. John K. Delaney (D-MD), to do the work necessary to help local, county and state Democratic candidates win election and “turn Horry County…

Horry Democrats to Host First Declared Democratic Candidate for 2020 Presidential Election!

The SHORE Dinner Committee of the Horry County Democratic Party is pleased to announce that Congressman John K. Delaney of Maryland’s sixth district will be the keynote speaker for this year’s event. On July 28 of this year, Mr. Delaney announced his candidacy for the presidency in 2020, making him the first major Democrat to join…
HCDP - For Immediate Release

HCDP Leaders to Hold Conway Press Conference September 5

Announcing Effort To Turn South Carolina Blue At Upcoming Shore Dinner Gala Conway, SC, September 1 - The first announced Democratic candidate for President in 2020, Maryland Congressman John Delaney, will help launch the Horry County Democratic Party (HCDP) effort to turn South Carolina blue at its upcoming annual SHORE dinner. HCDP leaders will be available at a…