Oconee County Democratic Party

U.S. Senate Candidate Dr. Annie Andrews is joining us at the OCDP Picnic!
📍 South Cove | 📅 Sept 14
🎟️ Grab your ticket: secure.actblue.com/donate/fr2025/
#AnnieAndrews #SCDems #OCDPpicnic

Huge congrats to Candace and Devin — the first-ever Clyburn Fellows from Oconee County! 🎉
This prestigious program is a major step for local leadership in SC. We’re so proud! 💙🌿
#ClyburnFellowship #OconeeDemocrats #NextGenLeaders #SouthCarolinaPolitics

📍 County Council meets TONIGHT!
🕕 6PM | 415 S Pine St, Walhalla
Speak during Public Comment by signing in before it starts.
Show up. Speak up. Get involved.
#OconeeDemocrats #LocalGov #BlueInSC #CivicAction

Thinking about running for office in Oconee County?
🗳️ Municipal elections: Nov 4, 2025
🗂️ Filing reopens Aug 4 @ noon
✅ Must be 18+, SC resident, live in-town 30+ days
🚫 No party on ballot—but Dems, we need you!
#RunForOffice #OconeeSC #OCDP #SCPolitics #LocalElections

Tax-Free Weekend in SC is Aug 1–3! Stock up on supplies, clothes & more — no sales tax. 📚🛍️
#TaxFreeWeekend #BackToSchoolSC #OCDP #OconeeSC

Join OCDP for their 13th Annual Fundraiser Picnic! Enjoy food, entertainment, music, and speakers. Candidates will also share ideas. It’s a fun, informative event—join us to make a difference!
Tickets - $30 / Become a Sponsor - $500 / $250 / $100. https//secure.actb...

⏰ Deadline approaching!
Apps for the 2025 James E. Clyburn Fellowship close Friday at 6PM.
Ready to lead as a Dem in SC? Get top-tier training & join a network of changemakers.
Apply now 👉 scdp.org/our-party/cl...
#ClyburnFellowship #SCDems
@scdemocrats.bsky.social @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social

Walhalla pool is open, and YMCA fall programs are live! 🏊‍♀️⚽ After-school care, swim, soccer & more—check it out: www.faymca.org
#OCDP #OconeeSC #SupportLocal #YMCA #CommunityMatters

🗳 Thinking about running for office someday? Join us Tuesday at 7PM for a casual Zoom chat to get your questions answered & connect with other Democrats exploring the idea. No commitment—just community.
👉 Register here: www.mobilize.us/pickenscount...
#RunForOffice #OCDP #DemocratsLead

🎉 Join us at the Tamassee DAR BBQ Cook-Off!
🔥 July 19 | 11AM–2PM
🍖 Delicious BBQ, 🎶 live music by The Band Silver, 🚗 car cruise-in, 🎨 face painting & more!
📍1925 Bumgardner Dr, Tamassee SC
#OconeeSC #BBQ #CommunityFun #OCDP

🌊 Join the SC Adopt-A-Stream workshop on 7/14 at Long Creek Community Center! Get trained to help protect our local water sources. Sign up now: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

#OconeeDems #SCAdoptAStream #EnvironmentalJustice #SCDemocrats

Oconee’s conservation funds are under threat.
Help stop County Council from redirecting land preservation funds for unrelated use.
🖊️ Sign the petition: chng.it/7TmmqZpB2C
#KeepOconeeBeautiful #SaveOconee #ProtectOurLand

Your Prime Day reminder that half of Amazon warehouse workers struggle with food & housing costs.

A third have had to rely on government assistance like SNAP — which is about to get cut.

If Bezos can spend $50M on a wedding, Amazon can afford to treat its workers with dignity.

OCDP meets the 1st Monday monthly—bring your ideas and get involved.
🕕 6–7PM | 📍110 S College St, Walhalla
#OconeeDemocrats #BlueInSC #GetInvolved

That’s 17 MILLION people across the country. Working people deserve better than to have their healthcare ripped away so billionaires can get another tax cut.

op: @aflcio.org

We’re collecting school supplies for Oconee students! Drop off by July 11 at 110 S College St, Walhalla.
📝 Needed:
Pens, paper, folders, crayons, glue, rulers, water & more.
Let’s show up for our kids! 💙
#SchoolSupplyDrive #OCDP #BackToSchool

🎆🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from OCDP! 🇺🇸🎆 Let’s celebrate our shared values of freedom, justice, and equality. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Independence Day! 🌟
#OconeeDems #4thOfJuly #IndependenceDay #FreedomForAll #SCDemocrats

Republicans Sacrifice South Carolinians For Their New Constituents: Billionaires and Mega-Donors

Trump’s reckless budget cleared the Senate, and now it's back in the House. It slashes Medicaid, guts ACA coverage, and Rewards billionaires while working families suffer. The fight’s not over.

We need your voice. Call your reps and tell them to vote NO on this devastating bill.

Want to run for office or organize better in your community? 🗳️
Free July trainings from @traindems start July 8! Sign up now: traindemocrats.org/course-catalog
#TrainDemocrats #BlueWave2025 #OconeeDemocrats #NDTC #RunLocal

Sign the Petition Opposition to STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF OCONEE ORDINANCE 2025-12 Amendment

Please share! Oconee County Council’s amendment (2025-12) would divert Conservation Bank funds — meant to protect land forever — to things like docks & wells. Sign the petition to help keep these funds for conservation: chng.it/7TmmqZpB2C

Roe v. Wade was overturned 3 years ago, leading 21 states to ban or restrict abortion. The threat continues with proposed cuts to Medicaid and Planned Parenthood. Stay informed through groups like Planned Parenthood, ACLU, and others.

TOMORROW! 🎉
Job & Resource Fair
📍 Best Western Plus, Clemson
🕙 10AM–2PM
Employers + resources onsite! Bring your resume & come ready.
#SCWorks #JobFair #ClemsonJobs #UpstateSC #OCDP #CareerFair

Happy First Day of Summer! 🌞 Let’s make this season one of growth, progress, and unity. Stay engaged and active as we work toward a better future for all!
#FirstDayOfSummer #OconeeDems #SummerOfAction #CommunityStrength #EqualityForAll #SCPolitics #DemocratsInAction

Today, we honor Juneteenth, a pivotal moment when freedom was granted to the last enslaved people in the U.S. Let’s keep fighting for equality, justice, and freedom for all. 🌟

#Juneteenth #FreedomDay #OconeeDems #EqualityForAll #SCDemocrats #EndRacism #NeverForget #FightForJustice

🌟 Tonight! Join us for the OCDP June Social BBQ! 🍔🌭 Bring a dish to share & BYOB. We start at 6:30 PM! Can’t wait to see you there! ✨
#OCDP #BBQ #CommunityGathering #OconeeDems #SummerVibes #GetInvolved

Diversity Equity and Inclusion is not about handouts. It's about providing opportunities to people who otherwise would not have been afforded them. Full interview here: www.facebook.com/share/v/162r...

#New52 #SCPol #DEI

Happy Father’s Day! 💙 Today, we celebrate all the dads, grandfathers, and father figures who inspire us with their strength and love. Thank you for all you do! 🌟
#FathersDay #OconeeDems #CelebrateDads #FamilyFirst

OCDP Social · Oconee County Democrats # OCDP Monthly Social - NEW DAY Please sign up for food contribution: https://forms.gle/jEhTxR3112fSyqzB6 & BYOB 🌟 Help Us Make the June BBQ Social a Success! 🌟 We're planning a welcoming BBQ at H...

Today, the Oconee County Democratic Party joined the 50501 effort with a peaceful No Kings rally at Seneca City Hall for Flag Day. Over 500 people stood in solidarity! 💙 Let’s keep the momentum going—join us at our upcoming social!
📅 RSVP and details here: www.mobilize.us/oconeecounty...

Statement from the SCDP Chair Christale Spain on Attorney General Alan Wilson’s Public Safety Advisory on the “NO KINGS” Protests