🚨 WE NEED DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES — NOW
Help Turn Horry County and South Carolina Blue in the 2026 Mid-Term Elections
The future of Horry County — and South Carolina — depends on who is willing to step forward and lead.
Right now, too many critical offices across our county and state have no Democratic candidate on the ballot. That means voters in many districts are left without a real choice. That must change.
The Horry County Democratic Party (HCDP) is calling on Democrats, community leaders, activists, educators, parents, veterans, professionals, retirees, and young leaders to consider running for office — or help recruit someone who will.
👉 We need more Democrats in Horry County and South Carolina.
👉 We need candidates for every seat.
👉 We can win — but only if we show up.
Across the country and right here in South Carolina, Democrats are beginning to break through against MAGA extremism. In several recent races, Democratic candidates have either won or come within just a few votes of victory — something that was considered nearly impossible just a few years ago.
Momentum is real. Progress is possible. But it starts now — with candidates.
🇺🇸 Why This Election Matters
Voter apathy has allowed extremist politics to dominate too many local and state offices. This election cycle is shaping up to be one of the most consequential in our lifetime — possibly in American history.
“Trumpism” motivates voters to turn out against something, but we must also give voters something to vote for. That begins with recruiting strong, visible Democratic candidates in every race so voters know they have a real alternative.
When voters see Democrats running in every district and for every office, it builds excitement, engagement, and turnout. Democracy works best when people have choices.
🔴 The Entire Horry County Council Is Republican — Every Seat
Currently, every single member of the Horry County Council is Republican — many aligned with MAGA ideology. On the HCDP website, council members are shown in bright red to reflect this imbalance.
That must change!
📌 Seven of the twelve County Council seats are up for election this year.
📌 Districts 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, and 11 currently need Democratic candidates.
Before we can flip these seats, we must first recruit candidates willing to run.
View the current council roster here:
👉 https://horrydemocrats.org/horry-county-council/
🗳️ Offices That Need Democratic Candidates
Federal & Statewide Offices
- U.S. Senate
- Governor & Lieutenant Governor
- Secretary of State
- State Treasurer
- Attorney General
- Comptroller General
- State Superintendent of Education
- Commissioner of Agriculture
South Carolina State House Districts
- District 56
- District 58
- District 68
- District 105
- District 106
- District 107
Learn more:
👉 https://www.scstatehouse.gov/house.php
South Carolina Board of Education
- Board Chair
- District 1
- District 2
- District 3
- District 6
- District 10
Learn more:
👉 https://www.horrycountyschools.net/boardofeducation
Horry County Offices
- Solicitor — Circuit 15
👉 https://scprosecutors.sc.gov/circuitsolicitors - Probate Judge
👉 https://www.sccourts.org/courts/trial-courts/probate-court/ - Soil and Water District Commission
👉 https://www.dnr.sc.gov/conservation/districtsdnr/horry.html
Watershed Conservation Districts
⚠️ Two Democrats are needed for each seat:
- Bucks Creek
- Crabtree Swamp
- Gapway Swamp
- Simpson Creek
- Todd Swamp
Horry County Council Districts Needing Candidates
- District 1
- District 2
- District 5
- District 7
- District 8
- District 11
County Council info:
👉 https://www.horrycountysc.gov/county-council
📍 How to Determine Which Seat You Can Run For
If you or someone you know is interested in running, eligibility depends on where you live.
- Visit 👉 https://scvotes.gov/
- Select “Voters”
- Click “Check Your Voter Registration”
- Enter your personal information
- Your voter record will display the districts you are eligible to run in
🤝 We Will Support Our Candidates
Recruiting candidates is only the first step. Supporting them is just as important.
We encourage every Horry County Democratic Club to adopt the candidates in their area by providing:
- ✔️ Canvassing
- ✔️ Phone banking
- ✔️ Postcard writing
- ✔️ Fundraising
- ✔️ Hosting candidate forums and meet-and-greets
- ✔️ Social media and communications support
- ✔️ Volunteer coordination
Many first-time candidates have never run for office before — and that’s okay. Training, mentorship, and support are available. No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.
If you have skills in organizing, marketing, communications, fundraising, design, outreach, or technology — your talents are needed now.
🧭 Leadership & Support Available
Don Kohn, Candidate Committee Chairman for the Horry County Democratic Party, is ready to help anyone interested in running or recruiting candidates. Don is also available to speak to local Democratic clubs and community groups.
📞 Don Kohn
Candidate Committee Chairman
Horry County Democratic Party
Phone: (843) 504-5489
Email: horrydems@yahoo.com
Our website also contains valuable information and resources to help candidates get started — and the HCDP is here to support you every step of the way.
💙 The Time Is Now
If we want change, we must build it — TOGETHER!
✔️ If you’ve ever considered running for office — this is your moment.
✔️ If you know someone who would make a great leader — encourage them.
✔️ If you want a stronger, fairer, more representative Horry County — get involved.
We need more Democrats.
We need more candidates.
We need to turn Horry County blue.
Let’s show voters that Democrats are ready to lead.
👉Click Here to Run for Office!
🧢 Throw your blue hat into the ring.
💪 Help us flip our county and our state.
🌊 Turn Horry County Blue.
