New Offices

Charleston County Republican Party has opened their new offices for the campaign of 2008. The office, in West Ashley, is centrally located for all Charleston County residents. The location is at:

752 Saint Andrews Blvd, #B

Charleston, SC 29407-7169 (map)

Telephone Number: +1 (843) 556-5771

We need volunteers to staff the office. If you are interested, please contact the Charleston County Republican Party Chairman, Lin Bennett, at +1 (843) 296-3105 or e-mail her at chairman@charlestonGOP.org.

Welcome to the Charleston County Republican Party

Message from The Chairman,

Thank you for visiting CharlestonGOP.org. The Charleston County Republican Party is dedicated to promoting conservative principles that include less government, lower taxes, a good education for our children and the protection of our country through controlled borders and legal immigration. Charleston County has a rich history of conservative involvement in the political arena of ideas. We encourage and advocate your participation.

Linda Bennett

County Party Chairman

This website is dedicated to the memory of Irene J. Dilks.

Our Mission:

The Republican Party of Charleston County clear and focused mission is:

• To recruit, support, and elect conservative leaders of integrity and competence to positions of public office.

• To articulate and demonstrate through our words, actions, and policy positions a persuasive understanding of conservative political philosophy founded upon the “unalienable rights” of all men and the proper boundaries of a limited government whose powers are derived only “from the consent of the governed”.

• To invite, welcome, train, use, and enjoy a volunteer team of patriotic citizens whose membership in the Party provides the foundation for both conservative leadership and Republican victories across Charleston County and South Carolina.

 Our Position:

The Charleston County Republican Party is, without question, the dominant political party in our County.  In terms of County representation, Republicans currently hold:

• A 64% GOP Majority in the State House

• A 77% GOP Majority in the State Senate

• A 71% GOP Majority in Countywide Elected Officials (Court House and Council)

Charleston Republicans have also contributed significantly to Statewide  Conservative Leadership.  We are proud that Governor Mark Sanford, Senate President pro tem Glenn McConnell and House Speaker Bobby Harrell all call Charleston home.

Our Invitation:

The Charleston County Republican Party enthusiastically invites you to join our grassroots team of patriotic Americans working hard to promote conservative ideals and elect Republicans candidates for the benefit of the people of Charleston County and South Carolina.    James Madison  “the Father of the US Constitution” wrote:

“I go on this great republican principle, that the people will have virtue and intelligence to select men of virtue and wisdom.  To suppose that any government will secure liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people is a Chimerical idea.”

 We are committed to Madison’s vision of a free, responsible, virtuous and wise people enjoying the liberties of a stable and strong republic.  Again, we invite you to join the Charleston County Republican Party today and help keep Madison’s dream a reality.

Click on the calendar for information on our monthly meetings and membership.

Thank you,

Linda Bennett

Chairman, Charleston County Republican Party