South Carolina Democrats receive crucial funding for voter turnout efforts

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — The Democratic National Committee is cutting a check for $2.5 million to its state and territorial parties in the closing weeks of the 2024 election cycle, the DNC said in a statement Friday.

With the additional funding, the DNC delivered funding and resources to all 57 states and territories for the first time in a single election cycle. South Carolina is one of those states, earning a five-figure investment for get-out-the-vote operations.

"As a former chair for the SCDP, I know how crucial these resources can be in helping the organization achieve its goal of turning out as many voters as possible across the state," said Jaime Harrison, the DNC chair. "Democrats in South Carolina are eager to stand up to Trump and Republicans' extreme agenda to rip away Americans' most fundamental rights."

The grant money extends far beyond the known seven swing states that have seen outsized political activity. Despite the small nature of some grants, Democrats said the money will go a long way for states like South Carolina, a long-held Republican kingmaker.




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