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On 140th Anniversary, Galivants Ferry Stump draws prominent Dems to Horry County

In photo above L-R: HCDP Chair Bennie Swans with former MSNBC contributor Jimmy Williams, SCDP Chair Jaime Harrison, and Rep. Joe Crowley (D-NY) Amid threatening skies and a short, mild sprinkle, prominent Democrats from across South Carolina and Horry County turned out on May 2 for the historic 140-year-old Galivants Ferry Stump, the only remaining…

Community Activist Bennie Swans To Lead Horry Democrats

The Horry County Democratic Party elected Bennie Swans of Carolina Forest its new county chair on Saturday afternoon, passed 18 resolutions, and elected its slate of officers as well as delegates to the South Carolina Democratic Party Convention in Columbia on April 30. Swans, leader of the Carolina African American Heritage Foundation, is a widely-respected community…

Democrats Will Unite To Keep The White House

South Carolina Democrats overwhelmingly supported Secretary Hillary Clinton in the presidential primary on February 27.  While Senator Bernie Sanders earned more votes proportionately in Horry, York, Charleston and Greenville than in other counties across the state (he lost 2:1 in these counties versus at least 3:1 elsewhere), the Clinton campaign momentum was unstoppable. Both candidates have turned attention…

Horry Democrats to Elect Officers and Delegates on Saturday, March 19

The Horry County Democratic Party will hold its County Convention on Saturday, March 19, 2016. County officers for 2016-18 will elected and delegates to the South Carolina Democratic Party convention on April 30 will be chosen. “Serving as a county party official is an honor and a great responsibility,” says HCDP Chair Joan Furlong. “Volunteers can…

Democratic Neighborhood Precinct Meetings Set for Saturday, March 12

Democrats across Horry County will gather at 10am on Saturday, March 12 to meet their neighbors, organize their precincts, select local leaders and choose delegates to the county convention scheduled for the following weekend. “Every two years, Democrats in Horry County have this great opportunity to meet friends and neighbors who share their political perspective,” says…

Urge Congress to Strengthen and Pass the Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2015 (VRAA)

Help fight to protect the rights of every voter in America by urging your representatives in Congress to strengthen and support the Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2015 (VRAA). After a devastating blow to the Voting Rights Act in Shelby County, Alabama v. Holder last year, we must ensure that all Americans can participate equally in…

Help For Potential Democratic Political Candidates In Horry County

The Horry County Democratic Party has compiled essential information for individuals interested in running for office as a Democratic candidate in Horry County, South Carolina. This comprehensive guide covers the nomination process, eligibility requirements, filing procedures, deadlines, and other important details to help potential candidates navigate their journey. By providing these resources, the Horry County…