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 materials or attire is allowed within 500 feet of the poll to ensure a fair, intimidation-free voting environment. It’s outrageous to see this type of aggression escalate to physical confrontation toward poll workers, especially when many of our Poll Managers are dedicated, older volunteers simply there to make our election process run smoothly. This incident highlights the need to engage more people to work with our full-time election officials to ensure our elections run efficiently and are free of physical intimidation.   We urge everyone to remember the importance of respect in our democratic process and to show consideration for the people working hard to make sure everyone in South Carolina has the right to vote.”

For further details, please view the video of the incident here

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