FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2025 Media contact: Abby Zilch abbyz@scgop.com State Supreme Court Justices to Hear Arguments on South Carolina Heartbeat Law SCGOP: Planned Parenthood is “Using the Judicial System to Bypass the Democratic Process” (Columbia, S.C.) – In its third legal challenge against South Carolina’s heartbeat law, Planned Parenthood is reinterpreting the science of fetal development to sell abortions later in pregnancy. The state Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for Planned Parenthood South Atlantic v. South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 10:30 ET. Today the South Carolina GOP sent out a letter to Republicans statewide affirming support for the heartbeat law and calling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2025 Media contact: Abby Zilch abbyz@scgop.com America’s New Chapter Begins with Trump-Vance Administration (Washington, D.C.) – Today, Donald J. Trump and JD Vance were sworn into office as President and Vice President of the United States. SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick released the following statement on this historic moment: “The mandate from November 5th is now forever sealed into history as President Trump and Vice President Vance are sworn into office. This moment stands as a powerful reminder of what Republicans can achieve when we rally together around our shared values and the strength of our Party,” SCGOP Chairman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2024 Media contact: Abby Zilch abbyz@scgop.com Gerald Malloy Finally Concedes Senate Race (Columbia, S.C.) – Former Senator Gerald Malloy has officially conceded in the SC Senate 29 race. SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick released the following statement on this Republican victory: “I’m glad to see former Senator Malloy agrees that it was finally time to listen to the will of the voters and concede the election. The people of District 29 worked hard to support a conservative Republican voice in the State Senate, and JD Chaplin will give it to them,” SCGOP Chairman McKissick stated. “Republicans worked incredibly
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2024 Media contact: Abby Zilch abbyz@scgop.com Sore Loser Malloy Won’t Accept the Will of the Voters (Columbia, S.C.) – Today, Former Senator Gerald Malloy filed a protest in the SC Senate 29 race results. SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick released the following statement on Malloy’s protest: “In Malloy’s final power grab of his 22-year reign, he’s refusing to concede. His fellow Democrats who lost by even smaller margins conceded to the will of the people. But true to form, the former Senator’s selfish ambitions continue to override the concerns of his constituents. That’s exactly why SC Senate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2024 Media contact: Abby Zilch abbyz@scgop.com Senator Tim Scott elected to serve as NRSC Chairman (Columbia, S.C.) – Today, Republican Senators elected South Carolina Senator Tim Scott to serve as Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC). SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick released the following statement regarding Senator Scott’s victory: “Senator Scott has been a champion for conservative Republicans in South Carolina and around the country for over a decade in the US Senate. His work speaks for itself, in particular, his Opportunity Zones initiative that continues to bring economic success to struggling communities across our
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2024 Media contact: Abby Zilch abbyz@scgop.com 2024 Election Highlights for SC Republicans (Columbia, S.C.) – In the 2024 election, South Carolina Republicans won big with historic victories across the state holding our supermajority in the House with 1 pickup, gaining a supermajority in the Senate with 4 flips, gaining 13 county council seats, and several other local down-ballot flips. The SCGOP’s Victory Program focused on coordinating with our candidates, our House and Senate Republican Caucuses, and local county party organizations to leverage our resources, and take maximum advantage of the Presidential election cycle. Since September, the Party
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2024 Media contact: Abby Zilch abbyz@scgop.com President Trump wins 2024 Election (Columbia, S.C.) – South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick released the following statement on President Trump’s victory in the 2024 Election: “America’s comeback begins today! Democrats tried everything to stop President Trump: from the weaponization of our Justice system, to attempting to throw him off the ballot, and even turning their back on Joe Biden to convince voters that their policies aren’t the problem,” SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick stated. “The American People saw through the lies and decided to put our country back into the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2024 Media contact: Abby Zilch abbyz@scgop.com SC Republicans’ historic early voting turnout (Columbia, S.C.) – More than one million voters have already cast their ballot during the early voting period in South Carolina. SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick released the following statement on this historic turnout: “The record-breaking turnout among South Carolina Republicans reflects the enthusiasm we’re seeing across our Party nationally. I encourage every Republican not to be complacent, but to take full advantage of early voting and make their voices heard. We’re on track to make Election Day a great success for Republicans up and down the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2024 Media contact: Abby Zilch abbyz@scgop.com Democrat Ballot Harvesting Operation in Marion County (Columbia, S.C.) – Concerned citizens have reported to the South Carolina Republican Party regarding a potential illegal ballot harvesting operation by Democrats in Marion County. After reviewing the documents, major red flags are apparent: 16 Voters registered under an address that is currently vacant, one of which is a paid Democrat staffer. (See Here) In one precinct alone, the absentee ballot number increased by 844 ballots from the Presidential Primary to the Statewide Primary in June of this year At least 5
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2024 Media contact: Abby Zilch abbyz@scgop.com SCGOP joins FEC complaint against Kamala Harris (Columbia, S.C.) – Today, the South Carolina Republican Party joined a complaint to the Federal Election Commission against Kamala Harris and her presidential campaign misappropriating 96 million dollars. The SCGOP is joined by 16 other State Parties, Citizens United and David Bossie. The complaint focuses around the transfer of campaign funds from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris without the formal nomination process that must occur at the Democrat National Convention. Without garnering the nomination of the DNC, the “Biden for President” campaign committee
