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January 3, 2021

Timmons, Duncan must face consequences for sedition

Statement from Elias “Eli” Valentin II, chair of the Greenville County Democratic Party. As Greenville’s two US Representatives – William Timmons (SC-4) and Jeff Duncan (SC-3) – prepare to violate their newly taken oaths of office and vote not to count the results of the 2020

November 1, 2020

Change comes to South Carolina when we stop hoping for it and start voting for it

By Elias ‘Eli’ ValentinChair, Greenville County Democratic Party This fall, the Greenville chapter of the League of Women Voters invited candidates running in contested races for State House, State Senate, and County Council to participate in moderated forums against their opponents. Democratic

July 28, 2020

2020 Democratic National Convention

Without being there, this will be a personal, collaborative experience The balloons, the music, the fanfare, speeches, confetti, and the palpable excitement could come through the TV set. Most of us have never been to a national Democratic convention, but we have felt the enthusiasm they

January 22, 2020

The year we’ve been waiting for is here. Are we ready?

By Kate FranchGCDP Chair 2020. It’s here. Happy New Year! Will it be a happy BLUE year? We are already off to a momentous start with an impeachment trial on tap, the abrupt breakdown of relations in the Middle East, and a local special election for sheriff. 2020 promises

October 29, 2019

5 Upstate municipalities have non-partisan elections Nov. 5

Five Upstate municipalities have non-partisan elections on Nov. 5. Check the links for detailed information on your local elections and see polling place listings below for changes from your usual voting locations. Fountain Inn has elections for wards 2, 4, and 6: Greer will elect a mayor,

October 25, 2019

The road to turning the Upstate blue starts Nov. 5

By Kate FranchChair, GCDP “We matter.” That was my response when a local reporter asked why Greenville would be the site of Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to South Carolina earlier this month. Democratic Party leadership greatly appreciates the faithful commitment of our true-blue

October 25, 2019

Everything you need to know about 2019 municipal elections

Election Day is Nov. 5. Here's everything you need to know to vote, including polling place changes, and voting on the new machines.

September 26, 2019

¿Cómo puede ayudar a garantizar una elección libre y justa?

Read this post in English Amigos Demócratas, Tenemos dos metas esenciales para los próximos cinco meses: 1) animar a los votantes para que vayan a las urnas para la elección municipal el 5 de noviembre y para la elección presidencial primaria (para escoger a nuestro/a candidato/a

September 26, 2019

How can you help ensure a free and fair election?

Read this post in Spanish Fellow Democrats, We’ve got two essential goals over the next five months: 1) to get voters to the polls for the November 5 municipal election and the February 29 Democratic presidential preference primary in higher numbers than we’ve seen in recent years and 2) to

August 30, 2019

El GCDP promete tratar justamente a todos los candidatos

The Democratic Party supports all candidates. Until the voters decide on a single candidate, we strive to treat everyone equally.

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