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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Congressman John Spratt

December 15, 2024
South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain released the following statement on the passing of former Congressman John Spratt. “On Dec 15th, the South Carolina Democratic Party joins… Read More

South Carolina Democrats Mourn the Loss of Former State Senator Kay Patterson

December 13, 2024
South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain released the following statement on the passing of former State Senator Kay Patterson, D-Richland.“It is with heavy hearts that we reflect… Read More

SCDP Chair’s Statement on Senator Gerald Malloy’s Service in the South Carolina Senate

December 3, 2024
Columbia, SC — On Dec 2nd, Senator Gerald Malloy, candidate for South Carolina Senate District 29, announced the withdrawal of his formal protest regarding the certified results of the November… Read More

Congressman Clyburn and South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain to Attend Election Night Watch Party with Local Democratic Leaders in Columbia, SC

November 4, 2024
On Tuesday, November 5 at 6:00 p.m. ET, Congressman Clyburn and SCDP Chair Christale Spain will join the Richland County and Lexington County Democratic Parties to host an Election Night Watch Party.… Read More

South Carolina Democratic Party Calls for Respect and Compliance at Polling Locations Following Orangeburg County Incident

October 31, 2024
In light of recent events at a polling site in Orangeburg County, South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain released the following statement: “The law is clear: no campaign… Read More

SCDP Chair Requests SLED Investigate Solicitor Scarlett Wilson’s Campaign Activities

October 21, 2024
On Oct 21st, South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain asked the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division to investigate Ninth Judicial Circuit Solicitor Scarlett Wilson’s use… Read More

South Carolina Democratic Party Applauds Vice President Harris’ Historic Proposal to Support South Carolinians Caring for Aging Loved Ones

October 8, 2024
On Oct 8th, Vice President Harris announced a historic plan to strengthen Medicare to cover home care for seniors. The new benefit would drastically lower costs for the “sandwich… Read More

In the Wake of the Destruction Caused by Hurricane Helene, South Carolina Democratic Party Files Lawsuit Seeking to Extend Voter Registration Deadlines

October 4, 2024
In the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, the South Carolina Democratic Party has filed a lawsuit asking the Court to order the South Carolina State Election Commission to extend the… Read More

Judge Grants Extension of Voter Registration Deadline Following South Carolina Democratic Party Lawsuit

October 4, 2024
Columbia, SC — Circuit Court Judge Daniel Coble has extended South Carolina’s voter registration deadline for all forms of registration to October 14. On Thursday, the South Carolina… Read More

South Carolina Democrats Cheer Governor Tim Walz’s Decisive Win on the Debate Stage

October 2, 2024
Governor Tim Walz decisively won the debate against JD Vance by effectively laying out his and Vice President Kamala Harris’ New Way Forward to voters across South Carolina – one that… Read More

On National Voter Registration Day, South Carolina Democrats Call on All Voters to Make Their Voices Heard

September 17, 2024
On National Voter Registration Day, Jay Parmley, Executive Director of the South Carolina Democratic Party released the following statement: “On National Voter Registration Day, South… Read More

South Carolina Democratic Party Acknowledges Free Speech Protections, Condemns Offensive Content of Planned Roast Targeting Vice President Kamala Harris

September 16, 2024
The South Carolina Democratic Party recognizes the constitutional importance of free speech and the protections afforded by the First and Fourteenth Amendments, even for deeply offensive speech.… Read More

On Sep 9th, Vice President Harris Will Lay Out Her Plan to Strengthen South Carolina’s Middle Class and Restore Our Fundamental Freedoms As Trump Doubles Down on His Dangerous Project 2025 Agenda

September 9, 2024
Ahead of the presidential debate tonight, South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain released the following statement: “On Sep 9th night, South Carolinians will see the stark… Read More

SCDP Chair's Statement On President Biden Exiting The Presidential Race

July 22, 2024
Following President Biden’s announcement that he will not accept the nomination of the Democratic Party in 2024, South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain released the following… Read More

South Carolina DNC Delegation Endorses VP Harris

July 22, 2024
COLUMBIA, SC - This evening, the South Carolina delegation to the 2024 Democratic National Convention met virtually and voted to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 Democratic… Read More