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Governor Gavin Newsom Joins South Carolina Democratic Party Connecting with Rural South Carolina

July 3, 2025
COLUMBIA, SC - The South Carolina Democratic Party (SCDP) is hitting the road in rural South Carolina. Next week, the Party kicks off a multi-county On-The-Road series with California Governor Gavin… Read More

Statement From SCDP Chair Christale Spain On The Arrest And Indictment Of State Representative R.J. May

June 12, 2025
“Wednesday’s arrest and now federal indictment of State Representative R.J. May, a founding member of the South Carolina Freedom Caucus and a rising star in Republican politics, is… Read More

Statement from the South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain on Attorney General Alan Wilson’s Public Safety Advisory on the 'NO KINGS' Protests

June 12, 2025
Columbia, SC – Earlier this week South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued a Public Safety Advisory and warning to protestors for protests planned for Saturday, June 14. South Carolina… Read More

Berkeley County Democratic Party Statement on VP JD Vance's Visit to South Carolina From Chair Ralph Prioleau

May 2, 2025
As Vice President JD Vance visits South Carolina today, the Berkeley County Democratic Party is calling out the harm caused by the Trump administration’s first 100 days. From calling the BMW… Read More

South Carolina Democrats Slam House Republicans for Turning Their Backs on Workers and One of the State’s Largest Employers

April 9, 2025
Columbia, S.C. – Before Donald Trump manipulated the stock market and the spiraling US economy, South Carolina House Republicans rejected a common-sense resolution introduced on April 9th, by… Read More

South Carolina Democratic Party Honors the 60th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday

April 3, 2025
Columbia, SC – On April 3rd, the South Carolina Democratic Party (SCDP) commemorates the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, honoring the brave men and women who risked their lives on March 7,… Read More

SCDP Statement on House Democrats’ Efforts to Table Anti-Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Bill

April 3, 2025
COLUMBIA, SC – On April 3rd, Members of the South Carolina House Democratic Caucus successfully led the charge to table a bill that would have undermined Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion… Read More

Statement from the South Carolina Democratic Party on Senate Finance Subcommittee Report Regarding Treasurer Curtis Loftis

April 3, 2025
On April 3rd, the Constitutional Subcommittee of the State Senate Finance Committee, as part of their oversight responsibility, released a report on Republican State Treasurer Curtis Loftis and his… Read More

Senator Shane Massey Fails to Protect Victims of Sex Crimes

April 3, 2025
Columbia, S.C. – Once again, Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey has shown where his true priorities lie—choosing political expediency over standing up for South Carolina’s most… Read More

SC Rep. John King’s Viral DEI Statement Sends Shockwaves: 'White Women Are the Biggest Beneficiaries of State Contracts'

April 3, 2025
Columbia, SC — A video of South Carolina State Representative John King (D-York) is making waves across social media after he delivered a blunt reality check during a recent committee meeting:… Read More

SCDP Statement on Donald Trump’s Comments About Seeking a Third Term

April 3, 2025
Columbia, SC — Donald Trump’s latest suggestion that he would seek a third term as President is yet another dangerous threat to our democracy. The Constitution is clear: no president may… Read More

SCDP Chair Christale Spain On Senator Cory Booker’s Record-Breaking Senate Speech Defending Justice

April 3, 2025
In response to Senator Cory Booker’s record-breaking Senate speech pushing back against the Trump Administration, Christale Spain, South Carolina Democratic Party Chair released the following… Read More

South Carolina Democrats’ Statement on Donald Trump’s Joint Address

March 4, 2025
As Donald Trump prepares to deliver his joint address to Congress this evening, South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain released the following statement: “A month into his second… Read More

SCDP Calls for Accountability: New Website Exposes Treasurer Curtis Loftis' Failures

February 27, 2025
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Democratic Party (SCDP) is calling on South Carolinians to hold State Treasurer Curtis Loftis accountable for his years of mismanagement, scandals, and failure… Read More

House Republicans Pass Trump’s Funding Bill to Rip Away Health Care, Food for South Carolinians to Give Handout to the Rich

February 26, 2025
In response to House Republicans passing their disastrous budget reconciliation bill that puts South Carolina families last, South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain released the… Read More