If you have an election concern, report it to our HCDP Voter Protection Clinic at (843)488-4237.
Here are some other steps you can take:
1. Complete an Affidavit: Fill out an affidavit detailing your concern and have it notarized—most banks offer notary services for free. Bring the notarized affidavit to the Certification Hearing of the Commissioners,…
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.…
Let's Get Voter Ready!
Vote, Vote and Vote again in our Democratic Presidential Preference Primary Fundraiser. Educate voters on how the 'First in the Nation' Presidential Preference Primary works and how vital it is for Democrats to have heavy turnouts, not only in 'First in the Nation PPP' on Feb 3, but in the upcoming…
The threats against voting rights are real and are right here. The Horry County Democratic Party supports voters by answering your voting questions. Our Voter Protection Committee continues to follow changes at the state and local level. You can trust us to know all the latest voter news.
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We want you to have…
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 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…
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…
Editor’s Note: The following is excerpted from HCDP’s issue paper on Equality. For the complete article and to see papers covering many more issues, please click here or on the Issues button above.
By Bob Gatty.
Horry County Democrats fully endorse the Democratic Party vision that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to make the most of…
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…
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…
By Don Kohn.
HCDP is working hard to encourage greater voter registration and inform our citizens of our party’s values to help them understand what our candidates would implement if elected.
While HCDP has set aside some funds to carry out this effort, we are asking for additional help so we can expand our area of coverage…
Many voters ask, "How do I vote in the Horry County Democratic Primary"? Well, we have put together this FAQ page to answer that question and more.
This FAQ page will enable you to locate your polling place, inform you of important dates, list the documentation you will need to register, and tell you where to…
Horry County Democrats are continuously working together toward positive outcomes in our community. Volunteers are busily engaged in various efforts to "Turn Horry Blue” and we are actively seeking more participants! Whether you are a party veteran or have a newfound desire to get involved, there are several meaningful ways in which YOU can make a…
The Horry County Democratic Party will observe “ACA Enrollment Awareness Day” on Wednesday, November 1, when the signup period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) opens.
To launch ACA Enrollment Awareness Day, a brown bag Q & A session will be held Wednesday, November 1 at the Horry County Democratic Party office, 909 Norman Alley in Conway, from noon…
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…
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…
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…
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…