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Democrats to hold County Convention March 13, 2010

All three Democratic candidates for Governor will attend

 

Democrats residing in Beaufort County, as well as anyone interested in meeting the three Democratic gubernatorial candidates or learning more about the local Democratic Party, are invited to attend the Beaufort County Democratic Party Convention on Saturday, March 13 at Battery Creek High School, 1 Blue Dolphin Drive, Beaufort. Registration begins at noon and the Convention will run from 1 to 3 PM. The convention is open to the public, however voting is restricted to delegates only.

 

All three Democratic gubernatorial candidates, Robert Ford, Jim Rex and Vincent Sheheen, will be participating in a panel discussion at the convention.

 

“We’re pleased to have all of our gubernatorial candidates attending the Convention," said Beaufort County Party Chairman Beverly Dore. "Democrats are looking forward to the 2010 election this session will offer area residents a unique opportunity to meet the candidates and hear their ideas for the change they plan to bring to our state.”

 

Dore said that although the Democratic candidates share the same goal they have very diverse backgrounds and experience.  Rex is the current state Superintendent of Education, while Sheheen and Ford both serve in the South Carolina Senate.   

 

The County Convention will provide an opportunity to observe or participate in the Democratic process. In addition, there will be elections for a number of local party leadership positions. Some precincts currently have slots open for delegates, however you do not have to be a delegate to attend.

 

Anyone interested in participating in the convention should contact either Alison Davidow (for Northern Beaufort County) at 843.476.9122 or pelicans1@embarqmail.com; David Rice (for Southern Beaufort County) at 843.757.7505 or Dgrice@hargray.com; or Sue Yearwood (for Sun City) at 843.705.3918 or sueyearwood@hargray.com.  

 

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY PUBLIC OFFICE

Office – Council, Minimum Age 18, Must be a resident of the county and/or district at the time of the election. Must be a Registered Voter, Term of Office 4 years/2 years, Number of Consecutive Terms – Indefinite. Term is for 2 years in Anderson, Edgefield, Greenwood, Orangeburg and York Counties.

Office – Treasurer, Minimum Age 18, Must be a resident of the county at the time of the election. Must be a Registered Voter, Term of Office 4 years, Number of Consecutive Terms – Indefinite. Treasurer is appointed in Greenwood and York Counties.

Office – Auditor, Minimum Age 18, Must be a resident of the county at the time of the election. Must be a Registered Voter, Term of Office 4 years, Number of Consecutive Terms – Indefinite. Auditor is appointed in Greenwood and York Counties.

Office – Clerk of Court, Minimum Age 18, Must be a resident of the county at the time of the election. Must be a Registered Voter, Term of Office 4 years, Number of Consecutive Terms – Indefinite.

Office – Coroner, Minimum Age 21, Must be a resident of the county for at least 1 year immediately preceding the date of the election. Must be a U.S. Citizen, Must be a Registered Voter, Term of Office 4 years, Number of Consecutive Terms – Indefinite.

Office – Probate Judge, Minimum Age 18, Must be a resident of the county at the time of the election. Must be a Registered Voter, Term of Office 4 years, Number of Consecutive Terms – Indefinite.

Office – Sheriff, Minimum Age 21, Must be a resident of the county for at least 1 year immediately preceding the date of the election. Must be a U.S. Citizen, Must be a Registered Voter, Term of Office 4 years, Number of Consecutive Terms – Indefinite. **Click HERE for Complete Qualifications.

Office – Register of Deeds, Minimum Age 18, Must be a resident of the county at the time of the election. Must be a Registered Voter, Term of Office 4 years, Number of Consecutive Terms – Indefinite.

Office – School Board/Board of Education, Minimum Age 18, Must be a resident of the county/district at the time of the election. Must be a Registered Voter, Term of Office 4 years/3 years/2 years, Number of Consecutive Terms – Indefinite. Contact the SC School Board Association for more information.

Office – Soil & Water Conservation District Commissioners, Minimum Age 18, Must be a resident of the county/district at the time of the election. Must be a Registered Voter, Term of Office 4 years, Number of Consecutive Terms – Indefinite.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA STATE/FEDERAL PUBLIC OFFICE

US Senate – Minimum Age 30 – State Resident, No time limit - US Citizen 9 years – Registered Voter – 6 Year Term of Office – Number of Consecutive Terms Indefinite.

US House of Representatives – Minimum Age 25 – State Resident, No time limit - US Citizen 7 years – Registered Voter – 2 Year Term of Office – Number of Consecutive Terms Indefinite.

Govenor – Minimum Age 30 – State Resident 5 years - US Citizen 5 years – Registered Voter – 4 Year Term of Office – Number of Consecutive Terms 2.

Lieutenant Govenor – Minimum Age 30 – State Resident 5 years - US Citizen 5 years - Registered Voter – 4 Year Term of Office – Number of Consecutive Terms 2.

Secretary of State – Minimum Age 18 – Registered Voter – 4 Year Term of Office – Number of Consecutive Terms Indefinite.

State Treasurer – Minimum Age 18 – Registered Voter – 4 Year Term of Office – Number of Consecutive Terms Indefinite.

Attorney General – Minimum Age 18 – Registered Voter – 4 Year Term of Office – Number of Consecutive Terms Indefinite.

Comptroller General – Minimum Age 18 – Registered Voter – 4 Year Term of Office – Number of Consecutive Terms Indefinite.

State Superintendent of Education – Minimum Age 18 – Registered Voter – 4 Year Term of Office – Number of Consecutive Terms Indefinite.

Adjutant General – Minimum Age 18 – Registered Voter – 4 Year Term of Office – Number of Consecutive Terms Indefinite.

Agricultural Commissioner – Minimum Age 18 – Registered Voter – 4 Year Term of Office – Number of Consecutive Terms Indefinite.

SC Senate – Minimum Age 25 – Registered Voter – 4 Year Term of Office – Number of Consecutive Terms Indefinite. Must be a legal resident of the area at the time they file for office.

SC House of Representatives – Minimum Age 21 – Registered Voter – 2 Year Term of Office – Number of Consecutive Terms Indefinite. Must be a legal resident of the area at the time they file for office.

Solicitors – Minimum Age 18 – Registered Voter – 4 Year Term of Office – Number of Consecutive Terms Indefinite. Must be a legal resident of the circuit 30 days prior to the election.

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