South Carolina Democratic Party

South Carolina Democrats are grateful to the DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee for again selecting South Carolina to lead off the 2028 Democratic presidential primary. This decision demonstrates our party’s commitment to competing in the South and recognizes the importance of black and rural voters in shaping the Democratic Party’s future. Additionally, the committee valued our ...

Civil rights leader joins Congressman Bennie Thompson, Southern Democratic Party chairs, and DNC Black Caucus Chair Virgie Rollins in demanding the DNC keep South Carolina first — warning the stakes for Black voters have never been higher.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Rev. Al Sharpton, President of the National Action Network, is adding his voice to a growing coaliti...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC — Today, Rep. Russell Fry announced he is running for the United States Senate seat left vacant by the passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham. But Fry isn’t giving up his current seat to do it — he is keeping his name on the ballot for South Carolina’s 7th Congressional District at the very same time. If he clears the August 11 primary, Fry will appe...

“South Carolina state law is clear: voters may only participate in one party’s primary during an election cycle, and today’s decision applies that law consistently. Any voter who didn’t vote in the Democratic Primary in June may participate in the August Special Republican Primary to choose the GOP nominee for United States Senate. Our focus continues to be on electing Dr. An...

“The Governor has the constitutional power to appoint a successor to fill the vacancy left by the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, and we respect that process. Today, Governor McMaster appointed Senator Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to serve until January 2027.

On November 3, South Carolinians will elect our next United States Senator. South Carolina Democ...