Political Parties
Constitution Party
The Constitution Party bases its platform on the belief that the United
States was formed by Christians and therefore the country should
maintain the values of the teachings of Jesus Christ. Members of the
Constitution Party wish to extract all American troops from foreign
countries, thereby radically cutting governmental spending costs. The
Party advocates sovereignty and believes that the United States should
not play a role in any other country’s affairs. SC Constitution Party:
P.O. Box 1757
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 292-5001
Pastor_Romo@charter.net
Democratic Party
The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States and is represented by the symbol of a donkey. Democrats focus on the stability and expansion of the middle class, a regulated capitalist system, and a progressive tax. The Democratic Party advocates social freedoms and believes that the government should play a role in reducing and relieving the impoverished.
SC Democratic Party:
1529 Hampton St., Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 799-7798
info@scdp.org
Green Party
The Green Party encourages environmental sustainability, non-violence,
and equality. It supports a grassroots and decentralized government
where more control and responsibility are given to state and county
officials. Members of the Green Party advocate employee-owned companies
and restrictions on the size and power of corporations. The party's
platform also encourages social harmony and acceptance of all people of
different cultures, sex, gender, and race.SC Green Party:
P.O. Box 5341
Columbia, SC 29250
(803) 767-4557
scgreenpartyinfo@earthlink.net
Independence Party
No description is available at this time.
SC Independence Party:
113 Fuller St.
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 879-2617
gbros@bellsouth.net
Labor Party
The Labor Party supports workers and believes that everyone has the
right to a decent-paying job. Unions are greatly supported and members
advocate for four-week paid vacations, 32-hour work weeks, and
substantial severance pay for workers who are laid-off. The Party
believes that workers should have the right to organize, bargain, and
strike, and that corporations should pay more taxes.
SC Labor Party:
P.O. Box 39
Swansea , SC 29160
(803) 926-8680
sclp@thelaborparty.org
Libertarian Party
The Libertarian Party believes in the supremacy of Natural Rights which
may be achieved by a more constrained government. The Party believes
that Natural Rights are necessary in order to have liberty and that the
government’s only role is to preserve and protect citizens’ rights.
Members support a free market economy and the elimination of real and
personal property tax.SC Libertarian Party:
P.O. Box 291383
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 788-2226
parrot-dise@earthlink.net
Republican Party
The Republican Party is the other major political party in the United States. It is commonly referred to as the GOP (Grand Old Party) and is represented by the symbol of an elephant. Republicans advocate free markets, supply-side economics, and policies supporting business. The Party believes that the private sector is more effective helping the poor than the government.
SC Republican Party:
1913 Marion St.
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 988-8440
chairman@scgop.com
United Citizens Party
The United Citizens Party was the first political party organized and controlled by African-Americans and is committed to empowering minority groups including ethnic minorities, women, the poor, the working class, and other marginalized citizens. The Party supports environmentalism and progressive legislation that encourages equality among all people.
SC United Citizens Party:
P.O. Box 24403
Columbia, SC 29224
(803) 735-7928
theunitedcitizensparty@yahoo.com
Working Families Party
The Working Families Party is committed to improving the country’s infrastructure in order to improve conditions for working-class families. Small businesses that want to provide healthcare for their workers are supported by the Working Families Party, which also supports higher-quality schools, raising the minimum wage, increasing means of public transportation, and investing in renewable energy.
SC Working Families Party:
1106 Short River Ct.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 554-1080
erinm776@gmail.com