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Rich Nicoloff's postandcourier.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Education: What happens next? The SCGOP debates are not likely to be the only head-to-head forum candidates will have. Special interest groups like the Palmetto Family Council have announced their own events in the coming weeks, while South Carolina Public Radio and Educational Televis
Issue: Education
Education quality
“What happens next? The SCGOP debates are not likely to be the only head-to-head forum candidates will have. Special interest groups like the Palmetto Family Council have announced their own events in the coming weeks, while South Carolina Public Radio and Educational Television confirmed to The Post and Courier last week that they are planning debates of their own. “Right now we’ve extended initial invitations to candidates, letting them know we plan to host a debate before the primary,” Landon Masters, a spokesperson for SCETV, said in a statement. Ahead of the April 1 debate, party leaders expressed regret that several of the top candidates appear to be on the sidelines. “Sometimes campaigns decide that it's in their best interest to avoid high-visibility debates with other candidates, but it's certainly not what's best for Republicans who want to compare the candidates as they consider who to support, Drew McKissick, chairman of the state party, said in a statement to The Post and Courier.”
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Rich Nicoloff's greenvilledemocrats.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Election integrity: Forgot password? Four Greenville County races will have primaries coming up on June 11, with early voting from May 28 through June 7. Candidates running in County Council District 25, House District 25, state Senate District 7, and US House CD-3, joined in on a
Issue: Election integrity
Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“Forgot password? Four Greenville County races will have primaries coming up on June 11, with early voting from May 28 through June 7. Candidates running in County Council District 25, House District 25, state Senate District 7, and US House CD-3, joined in on a Zoom forum, sponsored by Democratic Women of Greenville County, on April 29. Not all candidates participated. Those who did not attend were given an opportunity to share their remarks on a video to be included with the replay. Watch the replay Be the change you want to see: Help the party with a much-needed donation or volunteer to help! Previous Article Next Article Laura Haight Recent Posts Fore! DWGC fundraiser coming to TopGolf Bills signed into law in 2026 Enthusiasm reigns at SCDP ’26 Convention Christian Nationalism: An Ancient Take on Women’s Rights Look at what you did this year! Archives June 2026 May 2026 April 2026 March 2026 February 2026”
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Rich Nicoloff's greenvilledemocrats.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: Why Biden? We are not ‘stuck’ with Biden By Laura HaightPresident, DWGC Last week, it was reported that US Gross Domestic Product hit 4.9 percent for the 3rd quarter of 2023. Prior to President Biden’s election, the […] Continue Reading August 6, 2023 Au
Issue: Taxes and spending
Fiscal responsibilityFair taxation
“Why Biden? We are not ‘stuck’ with Biden By Laura HaightPresident, DWGC Last week, it was reported that US Gross Domestic Product hit 4.9 percent for the 3rd quarter of 2023. Prior to President Biden’s election, the […] Continue Reading August 6, 2023 August 6, 2023 A Community-Forward Reason to Run Around in the heat By Laura HaightDWGC, President How are you spending these sweltering weekends? At the pool, at home with a big pitcher of sweet tea? Sounds great. But for “the squad” (our […] Continue Reading July 16, 2023 July 16, 2023 At Home and Abroad: Timmons is Dangerously Wrong By Billy Webster William Timmons is fond of extolling the virtues of the twice-indicted former president Donald Trump. In fact, not long ago, Timmons was heard to say that “Trump […] Continue Reading July 4, 2023 July 4, 2023 Let’s get busy: Lots to do for Dorothy and Michelle Dem Women is organizing campaign activities with Dorothy Dowe and Michelle Shain. We believe that we are stronger when we all work together and we’ve invited all the county Democratic […] Continue Reading”
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Rich Nicoloff's greenvilledemocrats.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: By Laura HaightDWGC, President With all the focus on negative – and inaccurate – press reports, it’s no wonder people see the economy as flailing, the country as ridden with […] Continue Reading October 30, 2023 October 30, 2023 We are no
Issue: Jobs and economy
Economic opportunitySmall business support
“By Laura HaightDWGC, President With all the focus on negative – and inaccurate – press reports, it’s no wonder people see the economy as flailing, the country as ridden with […] Continue Reading October 30, 2023 October 30, 2023 We are not ‘stuck’ with Biden By Laura HaightPresident, DWGC Last week, it was reported that US Gross Domestic Product hit 4.9 percent for the 3rd quarter of 2023.”
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Rich Nicoloff's greenvilledemocrats.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: Forgot password? Change comes to South Carolina when we stop hoping for it and start voting for it By Elias ‘Eli’ ValentinChair, Greenville County Democratic Party This fall, the Greenville chapter of the League of Women Voters invited candidates running in contested r
Issue: Healthcare
Healthcare access
“Forgot password? Change comes to South Carolina when we stop hoping for it and start voting for it By Elias ‘Eli’ ValentinChair, Greenville County Democratic Party This fall, the Greenville chapter of the League of Women Voters invited candidates running in contested races for State House, State Senate, […] Continue Reading October 28, 2020 October 28, 2020 Republicans have excuses and blame for SC’s problems, Democrats have solutions For the past eight weeks, we’ve been exploring the results delivered by the Republican-controlled political leadership of our state. Those results are – in a word – awful. And yet […] Continue Reading October 16, 2020 October 16, 2020 A conversation with Dr. Dawn Bingham Dr. Dawn Bingham is an OB-GYN, an advocate for women’s healthcare, a community activist and a candidate for State Senate District 12. We sat down with her to talk about […] Continue Reading”
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Rich Nicoloff's greenvilledemocrats.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Education: Forgot password? I sympathize with her frustration and we had a productive conversation. I am new to the organizing side of politics. Having spent my life in journalism, I’ve been more on the issues side of political contests. Also as a journalist, despite being p
Issue: Education
Education quality
“Forgot password? I sympathize with her frustration and we had a productive conversation. I am new to the organizing side of politics. Having spent my life in journalism, I’ve been more on the issues side of political contests. Also as a journalist, despite being pretty wonky, there’s no way you can volunteer or work with a party or a campaign. So, my back-office education really began in the spring of 2017. Like most of the uninitiated, I believed that “the party” had a far more centrally organized role in candidates’ activities. The truth is that’s far from the reality. For the past year, because of our status as one of the first states with a presidential primary, coupled with our diversity, Greenville has had a steady influx of candidates seeking the Democratic Presidential nomination. In some cases, we’ve had a week’s notice (Sen. Warren in February) in others, barely a couple of days (Sen. Klobuchar just a week later). Recently, GCDP Chair Kate Franch had maybe a week’s notice that Julian Castro would be coming to Greenville, but no definitive date or logistic info until the Wednesday morning prior to a Sunday visit.”
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Rich Nicoloff's scdp.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: AGE? I am a Union Member I am a Veteran I identify as LGBTQIA+ I am a Small Business Owner/Entrepreneur I am an Attorney I am a Public Servant (Teacher, Firefighter, EMT, Civil Servant) I am a Healthcare Worker/Caregiver I am a Farmer/Rancher Other: LEVEL OF OFFICE YOU ARE INTERESTED
Issue: Healthcare
Healthcare access
“AGE? I am a Union Member I am a Veteran I identify as LGBTQIA+ I am a Small Business Owner/Entrepreneur I am an Attorney I am a Public Servant (Teacher, Firefighter, EMT, Civil Servant) I am a Healthcare Worker/Caregiver I am a Farmer/Rancher Other: LEVEL OF OFFICE YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR: U.S. Senate U.S. Representative (House) Governor Attorney General Secretary of State State Treasurer Comptroller General Superintendent of Education Commissioner of Agriculture State Senator State Representative (House) Mayor City/Town Council Member City Treasurer/Clerk County Council County Treasurer County Clerk/Recorder County Assessor County Council Member/County Legislator County Auditor Sheriff Solicitor (Prosecutor) Coroner School Board Soil & Water Commissioner Unsure Multiple Positions (will discuss further) Other: PROVIDE ANY EXAMPLES OF YOUR LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND/OR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:”
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Rich Nicoloff's postandcourier.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: Don't have the app? What we do Features Blog Security For Business Who we are About us Careers Brand Center Privacy Use WhatsApp Android iPhone Mac/PC WhatsApp Web
Issue: Civil liberties and privacy
Civil libertiesPersonal privacy
“Don't have the app? What we do Features Blog Security For Business Who we are About us Careers Brand Center Privacy Use WhatsApp Android iPhone Mac/PC WhatsApp Web”
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Rich Nicoloff's postandcourier.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: SC’s GOP governor candidates will debate next week. Not everyone is committing. What now? COLUMBIA — The S.C. Republican Party next week will host the first of a series of debates between its party’s candidates for governor, but with seven days to go it’s unclear which
Issue: Cost of living
Economic opportunityFair taxation
“SC’s GOP governor candidates will debate next week. Not everyone is committing. What now? COLUMBIA — The S.C. Republican Party next week will host the first of a series of debates between its party’s candidates for governor, but with seven days to go it’s unclear which of the six declared candidates will show up. While candidates Ralph Norman, a member of Congress, and Attorney General Alan Wilson have already punched their tickets to attend the April 1 event in Newberry, candidates Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and millionaire activist Rom Reddy have already publicly indicated they are unlikely to show up. They’ve citing issues ranging from sponsorship prices for attendees to the fundraising criteria party leaders are requiring for them to appear onstage. U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace is currently uncommitted to participate after a late February statement accusing the party of a “botched” rollout , adding she would be willing to participate in an alternative event. Mace’s team did not respond to a request for comment on her current status by press time March 24.”
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Rich Nicoloff's greenvilledemocrats.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: Should candidates use campaign funds for dependent care? Amanda McDougald Scott, GCDP Chair, Ph.D, and an advocate for families and children thinks the answer is yes. Representing herself, she sent the letter below to the House Constitutional Law Subcommittee, whic
Issue: Cost of living
Economic opportunityFair taxation
“Should candidates use campaign funds for dependent care? Amanda McDougald Scott, GCDP Chair, Ph.D, and an advocate for families and children thinks the answer is yes. Representing herself, she sent the letter below to the House Constitutional Law Subcommittee, which is hearing H. 4561. The bill would establish an allowance for the use of campaign funds to pay for candidates’ child are or dependent care. I am writing today to express my support of H. 4561, the bill proposed to establish allowance of the usage of campaign funds for immediate family member dependent care. I am the Director and CEO of Artemis Consulting, and one of my areas of expertise is child care. Currently, under SC Ethics law, candidates and elected officials are not allowed to use campaign funds for child care (and other dependent care). This poses a barrier to a diverse and inclusive array of candidates who may wish to serve our cities, towns, and counties in South Carolina. If South Carolina’s government is to be representative of women and men from all backgrounds, we must remove any barriers to serving.”
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Rich Nicoloff's greenvilledemocrats.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Education: Forgot password? Willis tells Dem Women: I’m ready for a fight Marguerite Willis addressed the April meeting of the Democratic Women of Greenville County, wrapping her gubernatorial goals in humor and storytelling. Continue Reading March 16, 2018 Phil Noble brings
Issue: Education
Education quality
“Forgot password? Willis tells Dem Women: I’m ready for a fight Marguerite Willis addressed the April meeting of the Democratic Women of Greenville County, wrapping her gubernatorial goals in humor and storytelling. Continue Reading March 16, 2018 Phil Noble brings ‘big and bold’ change campaign to Greenville Calling the state government “broken and dysfunctional” and vowing to overhaul South Carolina’s failing education system not just “tinker around the edges”, gubernatorial candidate Phil Nobel promised to be a […] Continue Reading March 15, 2018 March 15, 2018 New party leadership elected at county convention Kate Franch was elected to her second term as county chair at the Greenville County Democratic Party’s biennial convention on March 1, 2018. Continue Reading January 18, 2018 January 18, 2018 Change starts from the neighborhood up By Kate Franch A version of this post appeared in The Greenville Journal on January 18, 2018 In the 2016 election, we all saw the power the individual voter wields. […] Continue Reading”
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Rich Nicoloff's greenvilledemocrats.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Public safety: Forgot password? Fighting COVID requires we act as a community while leaders seek to divide By Kim Nelson Two years ago, the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security hosted a day-long exercise simulating a pandemic involving a moderately contagious and moderately le
Issue: Public safety
Public safety
“Forgot password? Fighting COVID requires we act as a community while leaders seek to divide By Kim Nelson Two years ago, the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security hosted a day-long exercise simulating a pandemic involving a moderately contagious and moderately lethal flu-like novel respiratory […] Continue Reading May 15, 2020 A Conversation with Jaime Harrison Democratic Women of Greenville County had originally scheduled Jaime Harrison to be the speaker at their May meeting. That turned into a virtual meeting. Here’s a recorded video for those […] Continue Reading April 25, 2020 Meet the 2020 Greenville County candidates The first GCDP Virtual Breakfast was an opportunity to spotlight each of our candidates running for federal, state, or local offices. Watch the video to hear each candidate introduce themselves […] Continue Reading January 22, 2020 Paul Guy wants greater citizen involvement in sheriff’s office”
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Rich Nicoloff's greenvilledemocrats.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: Forgot password? I talked to three people who could de-mystify the experience: Dorothy Dowe, who won her race for Greenville City Council At-Large Representative in November 2019; Tina Belge, who lost a close race for South Carolina Senate in 2019; and Amanda McDou
Issue: Cost of living
Economic opportunityFair taxation
“Forgot password? I talked to three people who could de-mystify the experience: Dorothy Dowe, who won her race for Greenville City Council At-Large Representative in November 2019; Tina Belge, who lost a close race for South Carolina Senate in 2019; and Amanda McDougald Scott who is currently running for Greenville County Council in District 24 All three women knew for years that they wanted to run for office. This gave them time to be strategic about building their resumés, constructing their social networks, and refining their stances on key issues. Belge said she always considered elected office a way to “improve the world and make it a better place, right wrongs, improve the status quo, and help people,” but she ran for office sooner in life than she anticipated she would. After Trump’s election in 2016, she witnessed increasing division in the United States and “scary repercussions” of the Trump administration, so she decided to run. Though her campaign was unsuccessful, Belge’s run was inspirational to many Democrats in the Upstate.”
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Rich Nicoloff's greenvilledemocrats.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: Forgot password? This is a continuing series offering our candidates the chance to talk directly to you about their reasons for running, policies, and objectives. Ty Washington has called South Carolina home for nearly three decades, but grew up in Flint, MI. He distin
Issue: Healthcare
Healthcare access
“Forgot password? This is a continuing series offering our candidates the chance to talk directly to you about their reasons for running, policies, and objectives. Ty Washington has called South Carolina home for nearly three decades, but grew up in Flint, MI. He distinctly remembers the harder side of Flint after a change in his family: winters were blistering-cold, and often, the only source of heat was from the open oven in the kitchen. At a wobbly table stained with store-brand soft drinks, Ty and his siblings ate their meals, did their homework, and watched their mother launch her dream to become a respiratory therapist. After she earned her degree, she dared to dream of a better future for her children, and moved her family to Taylors, SC. Their new neighbors in South Carolina welcomed them with hospitality and taught them the value of community. They helped Ty and his family overcome hardship through support. A supportive community allows its members to have the courage to try, to risk, to fail, and to learn. Fundamentally, a supportive community allows others to create.”
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Rich Nicoloff's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Cost of living: Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Our Constitution grants us ALL, the citizens of the United States of America, inalienable rights that I promise to uph
Issue: Cost of living
Economic opportunityFair taxation
“Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Our Constitution grants us ALL, the citizens of the United States of America, inalienable rights that I promise to uphold rather than impinge. The Republican Party that has been in control of SC for the past 25 years has failed the youth of South Carolina. Our state is currently ranked 43rd for Education & that is shameful! Our students deserve better & I intend to end the funneling of tax dollars away from our public schools. Democracy dies without education, so I will strive to improve our public schools & universities. South Carolina, especially the Upstate, is growing. I think that is a good thing, but we need to make sure that the growth is sustainable & affordable so that we all benefit while preserving the beauty & diversity that brings people here. I'll work to find ways that SC can grow while conserving our natural spaces.”
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Rich Nicoloff's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees
Issue: Election integrity
Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. Campaign finance summary Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets . That information will be published here once it is available. See also 2026 Elections”
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Rich Nicoloff's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Education: Who represents me? What's on my ballot? • Elections in 2026 • How to vote • How to run for office • Ballot measures Government Who represents me? • U.S. President • U.S. Congress • Federal courts • State executives • State legislature • State and local courts • Countie
Issue: Education
Education quality
“Who represents me? What's on my ballot? • Elections in 2026 • How to vote • How to run for office • Ballot measures Government Who represents me? • U.S. President • U.S. Congress • Federal courts • State executives • State legislature • State and local courts • Counties • Cities • School districts • Public policy Retrieved from " https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Rich_Nicoloff&oldid=11271298 " Categories : 2026 challenger 2026 general election 2026 primary (winner) Democratic Party South Carolina South Carolina House of Representatives candidate, 2026 State House candidate, 2026 State house candidates Information about voting”
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Rich Nicoloff's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Healthcare: Rich Nicoloff is a photographer whose art can be seen in hospitals, medical office buildings, hotels & other commercial spaces across the country.
Issue: Healthcare
Healthcare access
“Rich Nicoloff is a photographer whose art can be seen in hospitals, medical office buildings, hotels & other commercial spaces across the country.”
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Rich Nicoloff's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Taxes and spending: Our students deserve better & I intend to end the funneling of tax dollars away from our public schools.
Issue: Taxes and spending
Fiscal responsibilityFair taxation
“Our students deserve better & I intend to end the funneling of tax dollars away from our public schools.”
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Rich Nicoloff's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Campaign finance: Campaign finance summary Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets .
Issue: Campaign finance
Government transparencyAnti-corruption
“Campaign finance summary Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets .”
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Rich Nicoloff's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Rich Nicoloff (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 17 without appearing on the ballot.
Issue: Election integrity
Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“Rich Nicoloff (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 17 without appearing on the ballot.”
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Rich Nicoloff's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Issue: Election integrity
Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“The candidate list in this election may not be complete.”
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Rich Nicoloff's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Infrastructure: Atwood Tom Hartnett  (i) District 111 Wendell Gilliard  (i) District 112 Jenna Arsenault   Joe Bustos  (i) District 113 Courtney Waters  (i) District 114 Kelly Hough   Gary Brewer  (i) District 115 Nick Uricchio Johnnie Garmo
Issue: Infrastructure
Infrastructure reliability
“Atwood Tom Hartnett  (i) District 111 Wendell Gilliard  (i) District 112 Jenna Arsenault   Joe Bustos  (i) District 113 Courtney Waters  (i) District 114 Kelly Hough   Gary Brewer  (i) District 115 Nick Uricchio Johnnie Garmon District 116 Clay N.”
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Rich Nicoloff's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Cost of living: District 96 Vivian Elston * Perry Finch Hunter Hackett Scotty Whetstone District 97 Cathy Jaggars *   Robby Robbins * (i) District 98 Sonja Ogletree Satani * Greg Ford * (i) District 99 Jacob Goddard Samuel Price Jarrod Brooks Kristy Gore David
Issue: Cost of living
Economic opportunityFair taxation
“District 96 Vivian Elston * Perry Finch Hunter Hackett Scotty Whetstone District 97 Cathy Jaggars *   Robby Robbins * (i) District 98 Sonja Ogletree Satani * Greg Ford * (i) District 99 Jacob Goddard Samuel Price Jarrod Brooks Kristy Gore David Herndon Shawn Pinkston District 100 Crystal Campbell * Sylleste Davis * (i) District 101 Roger Kirby  (i) Martin Cunningham Cheryl Lane Arnie Borowsky * District 102 Montez Aiken Katie McCravy Harriet Holman * (i) District 103 Carl Anderson  (i) Wendell Padgett The Republican primary was canceled.”
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Rich Nicoloff's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Public safety: District 104 George Blumenthal * William Bailey * (i) District 105 David Wilson *   Kevin J.
Issue: Public safety
Public safety
“District 104 George Blumenthal * William Bailey * (i) District 105 David Wilson *   Kevin J.”
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Rich Nicoloff's greenvilledemocrats.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: Forgot password? Will they? Won’t they? What will the verdict be in South Carolina on the redistricting issue? Ever since Trump and his brain trust figured out that they may lose big time in the midterms, they have been working overtime to sabotage the midterm elec
Issue: Cost of living
Economic opportunityFair taxation
“Forgot password? Will they? Won’t they? What will the verdict be in South Carolina on the redistricting issue? Ever since Trump and his brain trust figured out that they may lose big time in the midterms, they have been working overtime to sabotage the midterm elections so that he and his highly unpopular war with Iran, tariffs, and other governing misadventures in an out-of-control economy that is flattening American consumer’s pocketbooks and crunching their buying power will not be labeled a “LOOZER!” The solution: bully Republican-led states to redraw their congressional district maps so that the numbers come out in their favor, even if it means eliminating minority-held districts that are the most reflective of its voting constituents. Apparently, cheating is their only way to claim victory! Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor and major Trump puppet (suck-up), ordered the South Carolina General Assembly back in session one day after it officially ended on Thursday, May 14 to rethink and redo their initial vote on redistricting.The sine die legislative session began Friday, May 15 at 11:00 and continues Monday, May 18.”
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Rich Nicoloff's greenvilledemocrats.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Democracy and elections: Forgot password? Equality and Justice seem to be principles being twisted and distorted in our politics and civil discourse today. Ideals that have stood for 244 years are being chipped away. But we’re not helpless to set things right. Toward that en
Issue: Democracy and elections
Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“Forgot password? Equality and Justice seem to be principles being twisted and distorted in our politics and civil discourse today. Ideals that have stood for 244 years are being chipped away. But we’re not helpless to set things right. Toward that end, the GCDP is sponsoring a quarterly series of forums to help enlighten, educate, and empower Democrats. The first of the series – Democracy at a Crossroads – was held on Oct. 1. Democracy at a Crossroads Moderator and retired federal judge Ricardo Urbina leads a distinguished panel in this discussion. Panelists are: Frank Holleman, Teresa Nesbitt Cosby, and Shaundra Young Scott. © 2026 The Greenville Democratic Party 1300-J E. Washington St., Greenville, SC 29607 864.232.5531 headquarters@greenvilledemocrats.com Home Who We Are Events Blog Volunteer Links and Resources Contact”
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Rich Nicoloff's greenvilledemocrats.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: Forgot password? Filing for the 2024 election cycle has closed and our Democratic contenders are set. This year, the GCDP has identified six key seats currently held by Republicans as the most vulnerable. Known as Priority 6, those districts will be part of a coord
Issue: Cost of living
Economic opportunityFair taxation
“Forgot password? Filing for the 2024 election cycle has closed and our Democratic contenders are set. This year, the GCDP has identified six key seats currently held by Republicans as the most vulnerable. Known as Priority 6, those districts will be part of a coordinated campaign to provide them with the best support systems, strategies, and tools to win or to gain significant ground. In addition, the party has identified six more Protect 6 seats, currently held by Democrats, that we need to defend. There are other Democratic candidates as well, including four races that will have primaries. Those with primaries are: County Council District 25, State House District 25, State Senate District 7, and US House District 3. See the complete list of candidates. We are gathering information on candidates for a page on this site, including bios/campaign statements, contact information, social media links, and volunteer opportunities. We hope to have that available by April 9.”
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Rich Nicoloff's greenvilledemocrats.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: The Color Purple: How Will it Look on SC? By Roxanne Cordonier1st vice president, DWGC Being a Democrat in South Carolina is very much like being a blue dot in a sea of red. One of the complaints I’ve […] Continue Reading April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026 Now it
Issue: Jobs and economy
Economic opportunitySmall business support
“The Color Purple: How Will it Look on SC? By Roxanne Cordonier1st vice president, DWGC Being a Democrat in South Carolina is very much like being a blue dot in a sea of red. One of the complaints I’ve […] Continue Reading April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026 Now it’s our turn By Stacey MarsChair, GCDP On a hot, summer day in July 1960, eight students, Margaree Seawright Crosby, Joan Mattison Daniel, Benjamin Downs, Elaine Means, Dorris Wright, Hattie Smith Wright, Willie […] Continue Reading October 25, 2025 October 25, 2025 Candidates aren’t manufactured in political backrooms They grow up in local communities, PTAs, nonprofits, and small businesses. By Stacey MarsChair, GCDP I often get the question: “Why don’t we have Democrats running against Republicans?” The simple […] Continue Reading September 14, 2025 September 14, 2025 We don’t have to be witnesses; We must be warriors By Laura HaightPresident, DWGC Lately, the news is little more than deep dive into authoritarianism. Several election related moves should have us all concerned. The DOJ last month announced it […] Continue Reading”
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Rich Nicoloff's greenvilledemocrats.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: What will bring young voters to the polls? Four Greenville County races will have primaries coming up on June 11, with early voting from May 28 through June 7. Candidates running in County Council District 25, House District […] Continue Reading April 2, 202
Issue: Cost of living
Economic opportunityFair taxation
“What will bring young voters to the polls? Four Greenville County races will have primaries coming up on June 11, with early voting from May 28 through June 7. Candidates running in County Council District 25, House District […] Continue Reading April 2, 2024 2024 Democratic candidates are ready to rumble Filing for the 2024 election cycle has closed and our Democratic contenders are set. This year, the GCDP has identified six key seats currently held by Republicans as the most […] Continue Reading 1 2 3 … 8 Recent Posts Fore! DWGC fundraiser coming to TopGolf Bills signed into law in 2026 Enthusiasm reigns at SCDP ’26 Convention Christian Nationalism: An Ancient Take on Women’s Rights Look at what you did this year! Archives June 2026 May 2026 April 2026 March 2026 February 2026 January 2026 December 2025 November 2025 October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025”
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Rich Nicoloff's greenvilledemocrats.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Election integrity: Several election related moves should have us all concerned.
Issue: Election integrity
Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“Several election related moves should have us all concerned.”
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Rich Nicoloff's greenvilledemocrats.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: Forgot password? Home » Blog » 2024 Elections » Why I’m running: Candidates tell us August 4, 2024 Why I’m running: Candidates tell us 2024 candidates were asked to share what or whom inspired them to run for the position they are seeking. This is what
Issue: Cost of living
Economic opportunityFair taxation
“Forgot password? Home » Blog » 2024 Elections » Why I’m running: Candidates tell us August 4, 2024 Why I’m running: Candidates tell us 2024 candidates were asked to share what or whom inspired them to run for the position they are seeking. This is what we learned. Karine Debaty , County Council – Dist. 22 I made the Upstate my home 30 years ago. The kindness of the people and the beauty of the places, with the green-blue lines on the horizon over downtown, seduced me forever. We raised three happy children, with whom we hiked all over the Blue Ridge Mountains. We witnessed and admired the transformation of downtown Greenville. One day, I went to work, sat at my desk, and saw that the forest I used to see, was gone. In its place, was a chaos of logs and broken branches over red naked dirt. That unpleasant vision kept repeating throughout these past three decades. Gas stations, car washes, storage facilities, big boxes, and cheaply constructed housing, are randomly overtaking the county.”
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Rich Nicoloff's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Cost of living public intervention; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Issue: Cost of living public intervention
Economic opportunity
“Democratic party fallback supports Cost of living public intervention.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Rich Nicoloff's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Pathway citizenship legal immigration; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Issue: Pathway citizenship legal immigration
Civil liberties
“Democratic party fallback supports Pathway citizenship legal immigration.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Rich Nicoloff's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Jobs and worker protections; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Issue: Jobs and worker protections
Economic opportunity
“Democratic party fallback supports Jobs and worker protections.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Rich Nicoloff's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Public education funding; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Issue: Public education funding
Education quality
“Democratic party fallback supports Public education funding.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Rich Nicoloff's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Issue: Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability
Public safetyCivil liberties
“Democratic party fallback supports Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Rich Nicoloff's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Civil liberties and privacy protections; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Issue: Civil liberties and privacy protections
Civil liberties
“Democratic party fallback supports Civil liberties and privacy protections.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Rich Nicoloff's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Clean energy climate and environment; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Issue: Clean energy climate and environment
Environmental stewardship
“Democratic party fallback supports Clean energy climate and environment.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Rich Nicoloff's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Abortion and reproductive rights; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Issue: Abortion and reproductive rights
Civil libertiesHealthcare access
“Democratic party fallback supports Abortion and reproductive rights.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Rich Nicoloff's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Gun safety background checks and red flag laws; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Issue: Gun safety background checks and red flag laws
Public safety
“Democratic party fallback supports Gun safety background checks and red flag laws.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Rich Nicoloff's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Public investment and taxes; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Issue: Public investment and taxes
Fair taxation
“Democratic party fallback supports Public investment and taxes.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Rich Nicoloff's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Healthcare expansion; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Issue: Healthcare expansion
Healthcare access
“Democratic party fallback supports Healthcare expansion.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Rich Nicoloff's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Voting rights democracy and elections; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Issue: Voting rights democracy and elections
Government transparency
“Democratic party fallback supports Voting rights democracy and elections.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
Source-backedHigh confidencemanual entry
Rich Nicoloff appears in the official SCVotes candidate listing for South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 17.
Issue: Ballot access
Government transparency
“SCVotes candidate listing includes active candidate filings by office, associated counties, party, filing location, and candidate status.”