Meet the Candidates

South Carolina Democrats are ready to take control of their state in 2010! Click the links below for a list of the Democrats who are currently running for county and statewide offices in the June 8, 2010 primary election.

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Important Dates for the 2010 Election Cycle

March 16, 2010, noon

Filing opens for party primary and convention candidates for:

  • Governor
  • Lieutenant Governor
  • Secretary of State
  • State Treasurer
  • Attorney General
  • Comptroller General
  • State Superintendent of Education
  • Adjutant General
  • Commissioner of Agriculture
  • U.S. Senate
  • U.S. House of Representatives
  • State House of Representatives
  • multi-county district offices
  • Solicitor (circuits 3, 5, 6, 12, 13, 15)
  • countywide and less than countywide offices

March 30, 2010, noon

Filing closes

May 8, 2010

Last day to register to vote in June 8 primary election

June 8, 2010

Primary Election Day - Polls open 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

October 2, 2010

Last date to register to vote in November 2 General Election

November 2, 2010

General Election Day. Polls open 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.