South Carolina
[1]Welcome to the South Carolina state page! Here, South Carolina organizers can access and document ongoing projects, current leadership positions, upcoming races, and other important information. This list is non-exhaustive, and state teams are encouraged to expand and adapt these pages to their organizing needs.
Political Landscape of South Carolina
Partisan Composition of South Carolina
Overall, South Carolina is considered a red state, with a Cook PVI of R+8 as of 2022, regularly voting 50-60% Republican in statewide races. Both US senators, the governor as well as all but one of their seven US House seats (due to light gerrymandering) are Republican. Republicans also hold supermajorities in the state house (88-36) and state senate (30-15-1 independent), as of 2/8/24.
Progressive Outlook for South Carolina
The overall progressive strategy for South Carolina is troubled. The main focus should be on harm reduction, holding blue seats and flipping red seats on a state level while waiting for federal help. As South Carolina is an open primary state, it is recommended to vote for more moderate Republicans in the primary so as to reduce harm.
Get Involved
Register to Vote in South Carolina
Progressive Organizations in South Carolina
Below is a list of progressive organizations in South Carolina. If you see a state organization that isn't on this list, please add it.
- South Carolina Democrats: As South Carolina is a red state, the state's Democratic party is the most likely avenue to organize for progressive/liberal change.
Notable Campaigns in 2024
Below is a list of progressive candidates or ballot measures in the 2024 election cycle for South Carolina. Non-progressive candidates may also be placed here if they are substantially to the left of their district's partisan lean and worth campaigning for. If you see a candidate or ballot measure that should be on this list, please add them.
November 5th General Election
There are currently no swing races for South Carolina. If you know of any, please add them.
Run for Local Office
An underrated way to impact change is to run for a local position! Please feel free to add information on doing so below.