Press Release: 2016 candidate filing closes, S.C. Republican Party again fields most candidates Columbia, S.C. – Candidate filing for this year’s June 14 primary and November 8 general elections closed at 12:00 noon today. The South Carolina Republican Party by far fielded the most candidates of any political party, with 526 of the 1,007 total candidates. The Democrats fielded 446 candidates. The S.C. Republican Party also fielded candidates in each of the state’s seven Congressional Districts. “We are honored that hundreds of South Carolina citizens have stepped forward to serve as Republicans. With their leadership, our party’s future is strong
U.S. Senator Tom Cotton to keynote 49th Annual Silver Elephant Dinner; dinner to highlight Republican Party’s “Rising Stars” Columbia, S.C. – SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore today announced that Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton will keynote the S.C. Republican Party’s 49th Annual Silver Elephant Dinner held on May 6, 2016. The Silver Elephant Dinner, first held in 1967, is consistently the largest and most prestigious Republican gathering in South Carolina. Previous keynote speakers include governors, senators, RNC chairmen, and Presidents Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush. “Senator Cotton is a rising star in the Republican Party,” said Chairman Moore. “We are excited
Columbia, S.C. – SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore has appointed Hope Walker as the state party’s new executive director, effective immediately. Walker is the first female executive director in the S.C. Republican Party’s history. “No one is more qualified than Hope Walker to lead our state party into the 2016 presidential election. Hope’s connections to our grassroots activists and elected officials are strong and we know she’ll do an incredible job,” said Chairman Moore. About Hope Walker: Hope Walker previously served as State Director for Mike Huckabee for President (2015-2016), RNC/SCGOP State Director (2014), SCGOP Political Director (2013), and SCGOP Member
SCGOP Statement on Senator Lindsey Graham suspending Presidential campaign COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Matt Moore today issued a statement on South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham suspending his presidential campaign: “Senator Graham gave 110% effort in seeking the Republican presidential nomination. We are proud of him for being the first South Carolinian in over sixty years to seriously compete for the White House. “Senator Graham has an incredibly strong and loyal grassroots network in South Carolina. Given Senator Graham’s huge primary victory in South Carolina just last year, the Graham network could have a major impact on
Moore certifies fourteen candidates to appear on First-in-the-South Republican Party Presidential Primary Ballot COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Matt Moore today certified fourteen candidates to appear on the 2016 First-in-the-South Republican Party Presidential Primary ballot. An official certification letter was transmitted to the South Carolina State Election Commission this afternoon. (view letter) The South Carolina Republican Presidential Primary will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016. “The Republican Party has the most diverse, experienced field of presidential candidates in its history. This presidential primary process presents real choices for voters and I’m proud that every major presidential
Columbia, South Carolina — SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore today issued the following statement on Republican Rep. Paul D. Ryan of Wisconsin being elected Speaker of the United States House of Representatives: “Paul Ryan represents a new generation of American leadership. His election as Speaker of the House is a great moment for Republicans who are focused on solving America’s biggest challenges. I congratulate Speaker Ryan and look forward to his leadership and ideas for reform,” said Chairman Moore. ###
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Matt Moore today announced that 15 current Republican presidential candidates have properly filed their paperwork to appear on South Carolina’s 2016 First-in-the-South Republican presidential primary ballot. The deadline to file was 5:00 P.M. today. The South Carolina Republican presidential primary will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016. “The Republican Party has the most diverse, qualified field of candidates in its history and I’m thrilled at the choices voters will have next February,” said South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Matt Moore. “On the other hand, the Democrats’ coronation of Hillary Clinton continues
Columbia, S.C. – In response to today’s many media inquiries, SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore reaffirmed that the South Carolina Republican Party’s 2016 Presidential Primary filing form includes a party pledge to not run as a third party candidate in November 2016. South Carolina candidates for state and local office must sign a similar pledge. All candidates must “hereby affirm that I generally believe in and intend to support the nominees and platform of the Republican Party in the November 8, 2016 general election.” Thus far, four candidates have signed the pledge and filed for South Carolina’s February 20, 2016 Republican
Columbia, S.C. – SCGOP Chairman Matt Moore tonight released the following statement on Greenville being chosen to host a February 2016 Republican presidential debate at the Peace Center: “We are excited to partner with the Republican National Committee and CBS to host a presidential debate just seven days before the South Carolina primary. The economic impact on Greenville and the Upstate will be huge. And as we saw last week, the Republican Party has the largest and most diverse field in its history. The debates will only become more important in deciding our party’s nominee.”
Columbia, S.C. — South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Matt Moore today issued a statement following last night’s tragic shooting of nine South Carolinians in Charleston including Democratic State Senator Clementa Pinckney: “Today is undoubtedly one of the saddest days in our state’s history. Our hearts ache for the friends and families of State Senator Clementa Pinckney and the eight others who were senselessly murdered. We lift them up in prayer as well as the congregation of Emanuel AME church. “”Emanuel’ literally means ‘God is with us.’ We know that He is with the victims and congregation at Emanuel – and
