BEAUFORT COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Beaufort County, South Carolina
WHO WE ARE
The Beaufort County Democratic Party (BCDP) is the political party for anyone who identifies as a Democrat or caucuses with the Democratic Party in the county. Since individuals in South Carolina do not register by a political party, there is no official membership in any political party.
In Beaufort County, many of the Democratic activities are hosted by one of four clubs including monthly meetings and special events. There is a nominal fee to join one of the Democratic Clubs. In addition, there is a Young Democrats Chapter affiliated with the County Party.
The mission of the BCDP is to elect Democrats to local, county, state, and federal office; to raise funds to support those candidates, and to further the platform of the Democratic Party in our local community. The BCDP hosts social events, educational forums, training, fundraisers, and conducts a biannual county convention.
The BCDP is governed by an Executive Committee comprised of elected and appointed officers and precinct executive committee members from each of Beaufort County’s 95 precincts. The BCDP Executive Committee meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Thomas Barnwell Administration Building in Okatie, S.C. with a 5:30 PM social hour and 6:00 – 8:00 PM meeting.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Officers of the Executive Committee of the Beaufort County Democratic Party are elected by the delegates to the Beaufort County Democratic Convention held in March of the even years.
Current 2022-2024 Officers
Chair: Kathleen Hughes
First Vice-Chair: John Glover
Second Vice-Chair: Sue Yearwood
Third Vice-Chair: Emily Mayer
Executive Committeeman: Dennis Lynch
Executive Committeewoman: Jennifer Morrow
Executive Committeeman (Alternate): Rich Horner
Executive Committeewoman (Alternate): Jennifer Morrow
Secretary: Dr. Gwendolyn Fox
Treasurer: Delois Johnson
Finance Director: Jodie Srutek
The Presidents of the four Democratic Clubs in the county are
voting members of the Executive Committee.
Bluffton Club President: Gwyneth Saunders
North of the Club President: Peter Birschbach
South of the Broad Club President: Chris Devries
Democrats of Sun City Club President: George Fabian
95 Precinct Executive Committee members (or alternates) are also
voting members of the Executive Committee.
Representing the BCDP on the SCDP Rules & Credentials Committee
Jennifer Morrow
Representing the BCDP on the SCDP Platform & Resolutions Committee
G. Blaine Lotz