Election - Horry County Democratic Party

Reporting Election Concerns

Posted October 25, 2024 by HCDP in Information, News

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,…

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A Democrat Explains Poll Work: Opportunities Available

Posted August 29, 2024 by Barbara Sloan in Information, News, Voting Information

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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.…

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HCDP Marches in March to Ensure Voters’ Rights

Posted March 24, 2024 by Barbara Sloan in News, Voting Information

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On May 8,1966, a rainy Mothers Day, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke to a mostly African-American audience in the small town of Kingstree, SC, about the importance of voting. The Williamsburg County Voters League sponsored the gathering of about 5,000 people. “Let us march on ballot boxes,” said Dr. King famously, as he urged his…

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The Delegate System in South Carolina and Horry County

Posted March 18, 2024 by HCDP in News

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The delegate system in South Carolina for the Democratic Party, as with other states, plays a crucial role in the process of nominating the party's candidate for the Presidential Election. This system involves a series of caucuses, primary elections, and conventions that ultimately determine which delegates will represent South Carolina at the Democratic National Convention.…

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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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Protect Our Vote – Be a Poll Watcher

Posted November 10, 2019 by HCDP 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 poll workers to candidates and their supporters, must work to ensure that voting runs smoothly. New machines, clerical errors, weary voters exhausted by long lines and uncertainty in crowded polling places—and sometimes over-zealous candidates and campaign volunteers—can…

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Jaime Harrison Speaks To Beach Dems

Posted May 10, 2019 by V. Susan Hutchinson in News

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by Pam Heller At the Beach Dems’ monthly breakfast meeting, Jaime Harrison spoke to a packed room about his upcoming campaign for U.S. Senate, where he will take on Sen. Lindsey Graham. “We’re gonna do this thing,” said Harrison, to a round of applause, while encouraging Dems to follow the hashtag #joinjaime. He explained that he is…

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Help For Potential Democratic Political Candidates In Horry County

Posted March 13, 2025 by HCDP in Information

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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…

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