🏛️ Structure of South Carolina State Government
Executive Branch
Led by the Governor (currently Henry McMaster).
Other elected officials: Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Comptroller General, Superintendent of Education, Commissioner of Agriculture, and Adjutant General.
Legislative Branch
South Carolina General Assembly: Bicameral system with the House of Representatives (124 members) and the Senate (46 members).
South Carolina House of Representatives Website
South Carolina State Senate Website
Judicial Branch
Led by the South Carolina Supreme Court, with the Court of Appeals, Circuit Courts, Family Courts, and Magistrate and Municipal Courts.
🗳️ Elections and Voter Information
South Carolina State Election Commission: Oversees voter registration, election security, and candidate filings.
South Carolina Voter Guide: Comprehensive guides for state and local elections.
📊 Key Political Issues in South Carolina
Public Education Funding and Teacher Pay
Economic Development and Workforce Training
Infrastructure Modernization and Transportation Projects
Environmental Conservation and Coastal Resilience
Healthcare Access and Rural Hospital Sustainability
Criminal Justice Reform and Public Safety
🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism
League of Women Voters of South Carolina: Promotes informed and active civic participation.
LWV South Carolina Website
Conservation Voters of South Carolina: Advocates for environmental preservation and sustainability.
South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center: Focused on social and economic justice advocacy.
📰 Stay Informed
The State: Covers statewide politics and government.
Post and Courier: Offers in-depth reporting on South Carolina politics and policy.
South Carolina Public Radio (SCPR): Provides political analysis and local government coverage.
📚 Educational Resources
South Carolina Department of Archives and History: Provides access to historical and government records.
BallotPedia South Carolina: Neutral, fact-checked information on elections and policy.
Ballotpedia South Carolina
📱 Useful Tools and Apps
Countable: Follow legislation and contact your representatives.
CivicEngage: Portal for community-level civic information.