SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN POLITICS 101

SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN POLITICS 101

If you’re here, you’re ready to learn more about South Carolina politics. Maybe you’ve even considered becoming a candidate yourself one of these days. Perhaps you wonder how the people on your ballot  became candidates? This is how it works…

Lesson #1 – Political parties are the organizations that give us candidates for elected office.  Each  political party certifies or approves candidates running under their party’s label. South Carolina currently recognizes nine political parties.

Lesson #2 – Our country is essentially a two party system with the Democrat and Republican parties being dominant.  Friends or family may identify as “Independents” but this is not a recognized political party.

Lesson #3 – The Republican Party is an independent organization to elect conservative candidates. Party leaders and members are Republican voters, like you, who volunteer a portion of their time to recruiting and electing Republicans.

Lesson #4 – Watch what they do and not what they say. How do you know if your elected Republicans are living up to the principles and agenda of the Republican Party?  Your local Greenville County Republican Party (GCRP) is your best source. They provide the inside facts, the truth and take action when necessary. The SC Republican party platform is HERE

Lesson #5 – How is the Republican Party Structured? The Republican National Committee (RNC) is the  nationwide umbrella organization. It charters state Republican Parties that in turn charter county parties. The county is further divided into Precincts which is a group of geographically linked neighborhoods.

Lesson #6 – How is the Republican Party Leadership Decided? Party leaders are elected. It begins in the Precincts. Republican voters choose leaders who represent their neighborhoods at their county party. The counties chooses representatives to the state and the states elect representatives to the RNC. You, as a South Carolina Republican voter, can run for any of these elected party positions.

Lesson #7 – The Greenville County Republican Party is your resource. Whether you are interested in running for an office in our county or state party, getting elected or appointed to a government office, or just want information that will help you vote for candidates who will Make America Great Again, the GCRP is here for you. Click here for more information at greenvillegop.com. We can’t wait to connect with you!