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November 5: BBQ and Candidates at Westside Dems Social

Posted October 26, 2016 by Don Kohn in Information

On Saturday, November 5, the Westside Democrats will host Democratic candidates at the 13th annual fall social in historic downtown Conway. The event features William Goff’s famous barbeque with all the fixin’s and Grace Gifford’s renowned vegetarian option. It takes place at Coppers Restaurant, 201 Laurel Street, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Tickets are $12…

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SODA Endorses Mal Hyman for Congress

Posted October 26, 2016 by Don Kohn in News

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The non-partisan Grand Strand grassroots group SODA (Stop Offshore Drilling in the Atlantic) has endorsed Democrat Mal Hyman in the race for the 7th Congressional District for his strong opposition to offshore drilling and seismic testing. The group also supports Republican Rep. Mark Sanford in his re-election bid for the 1st Congressional District for his…

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News Flash! Additional Poll Watcher Trainings This Week

Posted October 25, 2016 by Don Kohn in Information

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November 8 is almost here, and the election is really heating up! HCDP has scheduled additional Poll Watcher trainings for this week and early next week. No pre-registration is required. Weds., Oct. 26, 6:00 pm - Chesterfield Missionary Baptist Church, 8591 Hwy. 90, Longs, SC 29568 Thurs., Oct. 27, 1:00 pm - HCDP…

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What Happens Without a Qualifying Photo ID?

Posted October 23, 2016 by Don Kohn in Voting Information

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This is the first Presidential election under South Carolina’s photo ID law. Most attention has been on what qualifies as an acceptable photo ID and how voters can obtain one. But what happens when a voter without a photo ID goes to vote? Here are likely situations on Election Day and how people without a…

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Absentee Voting Has Started – Vote Today!

Posted October 14, 2016 by Don Kohn in Information

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Absentee Voting has begun in South Carolina, and HCDP strongly urges all eligible Democratic voters to take advantage of this “early voting” to avoid what is certain to be heavy turnout and hours-long delays at county polling precincts on Tuesday, November 8. “The Trump campaign is asking its supporters to challenge voters in heavily Democratic…

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Horry Dems Win 2016-17 Clyburn Political Fellowship

Posted October 13, 2016 by Don Kohn in News

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Two Horry County residents have been chosen by the South Carolina Democratic Party for the 2016-17 James E. Clyburn Political Fellowship. Tess Emiroglu of Myrtle Beach and Scott Firsing of Conway are among 46 young professionals who will spend the next year exploring concepts and challenges of party leadership, learning proven campaign strategies and best practices, and developing skills critical to…

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Voter Registration Deadline Extended, Excluding In-Person Applications

Posted October 6, 2016 by Don Kohn in Information

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 6, 2016) – The South Carolina State Election Commission has announced that all South Carolina voters will now have more time to return voter registration applications for the 2016 General Election. This will provide additional opportunity for citizens to register who are affected by voter registration office and post office closures related…

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Protect Our Vote – Be a Poll Watcher

Posted October 6, 2016 by Don Kohn in Voting Information

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Casting a ballot is your most fundamental right as an American. Everyone in the process, from voters and administrators to candidates and their supporters, must work to ensure that voting runs smoothly. Machine failures, clerical errors, weary voters exhausted by long lines and uncertainty in crowded polling places—and sometimes over-zealous candidates and campaign volunteers—can serve…

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Rupert Hickman, Longtime Democratic Activist, Dies at 78

Posted October 5, 2016 by Don Kohn in News

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Longtime Horry County Democratic Party activist Rupert Hickman of Loris passed away in the early morning hours of October 4 after a brief illness. Hickman was married to Doris J. Potter-Hickman, a former chair of the county party. "Rupert served the party faithfully in many different capacities until his death," said Bennie Swans, HCDP Chair. "We…

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Hillary’s Run Energizes Horry Democratic Women into Action

Posted September 27, 2016 by Don Kohn in News

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The first presidential debate of 2016 is in the books, and Hillary Clinton was widely declared the hands-down winner. Fortune Magazine summed it up: “Hillary Clinton won. In the first and potentially most consequential presidential debate of 2016, the Democratic nominee presented as composed and commanding, ticking through her policy prescriptions while landing a series of…

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“Rage for the Wage” Rally with Mal Hyman on Thurs. 9/29

Posted September 27, 2016 by Don Kohn in Information

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Are you supporting one or more people on $7.25 per hour? Or maybe serving in a restaurant for $2.13 per hour plus tips? Are you stuck in a minimum wage job and trying to pay the bills, go to school, raise a kid, have a decent life? Mal Hyman is ready to "Rage for the Wage" with you! …

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Actor Jeffrey Wright to Keynote SCDP Dinner on Fri. Sept. 30

Posted September 26, 2016 by Don Kohn in Information

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Noted actor Jeffrey Wright will deliver the keynote address at the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner on Friday, September 30. The dinner kicks off the annual Democratic Weekend in Columbia. Wright will describe why he is supporting Democrats up and down the ballot in 2016. Throughout his illustrious career, he has been highly-regarded for his skilled portrayal of diverse…

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Mal Hyman: Raise the Minimum Wage

Posted September 21, 2016 by Don Kohn in News

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By Rick Patelunas. Mal Hyman, our Democratic candidate for the 7th Congressional District, is a strong proponent of raising the minimum wage. Here's what voters in Horry County need to know. South Carolina does not have its own minimum wage law, so it defaults to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. Roughly 65,000 workers in…

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HCDP Chair calls latest Trump birtherism statement “a despicable charade”

Posted September 17, 2016 by Don Kohn in News

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CONWAY, Sept. 16 – Horry County Democratic Party chair Bennie Swans this afternoon denounced GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump's concession that -- after five years of spreading hate, bigotry and "raving birtherism" -- President Obama was born in the United States after all. "I want to join with fellow Democrats, independents, moderates, and generally sane people everywhere…

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Hold Tom Rice to His Own Standard

Posted September 13, 2016 by Don Kohn in Community Voices

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By Rick Patelunas. South Carolina’s Seventh Congressional District incumbent Tom Rice’s opinion is that federal workers should have more skin in the game. He says their pay should be tied to the performance of the nation’s economy. The congressman is elected, but he’s still a federal employee. What if his performance is tied to District 7’s…

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Mandy Powers Norrell to Keynote the SHORE Dinner

Posted September 12, 2016 by Don Kohn in Information

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Mandy Powers Norrell, the Democratic state legislator who delivered a searing rebuttal to Gov. Nikki Haley's State of the State speech in January, will be the keynote speaker at the 5th Annual SHORE Dinner on Sunday, Sept. 25 in Myrtle Beach. The 2016 SHORE theme is "Celebrating the Power of Women." Mandy was tapped by the South Carolina Democratic…

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Good Start in Tackling Gun Violence, Drug Addiction in Horry

Posted September 12, 2016 by Don Kohn in Community Voices

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By Linda Bianca. I attended two meetings recently that provided me with valuable information about problems in our community. The Heroin Awareness meeting presented by the City of Myrtle Beach was excellent. I hadn’t realized the extent of the problem. My heart aches for those addicted and their families. Many try heroin because of peer pressure and…

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Mal Hyman: EXPAND – Don’t Shrink – Social Security

Posted September 9, 2016 by Don Kohn in News

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by Rick Patelunas. Mal Hyman is the Democratic candidate for the U.S. 7th Congressional District. Mal wants to protect, strengthen and expand Social Security, a vital safety net for millions of Americans. His opponent, Republican Tom Rice, says that entitlements like Social Security need reform, but Rice’s idea of reform is to shrink the program. These are…

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Grand Opening of HCDP Campaign Headquarters on Sept. 13

Posted September 8, 2016 by Don Kohn in Information

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Let's Turn Horry Blue! The Horry County Democratic Party will celebrate the Grand Opening of its 2016 campaign headquarters in historic downtown Conway on Tuesday, September 13, from 4:00-7:00 pm. Supporters are invited to "Get on Board" for Democratic wins up and down the ticket on November 8! Drop by to enjoy refreshments and music, chat…

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Horry Democrats Expand Resources Local Voters

Horry Democrats Expand On-Line Resources for Local Voters

Posted September 7, 2016 by Don Kohn in Voting Information

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All Democratic candidates for county, state and federal office who will appear on the November 8 ballot in Horry County are now featured on the Horry County Democratic Party website. “This expanded on-line resource is designed to encourage Horry County voters to engage with the individuals running for office,” according to Bennie Swans, Horry County Democratic…

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