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A Brief History Of The South Carolina Democratic Party

A Brief History Of The South Carolina Democratic Party

By Marley Bassett

May 09, 2024
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Beginnings of the SC Democratic Party 

The South Carolina Democratic Party is the oldest political party in the state, tracing its beginnings back to the late 1700’s, just a few years after the Revolutionary War. Charles Pickney, a prominent South Carolina legislator, is considered the leader of the early Democratic Party in the state, sharing Thomas Jef…

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