With the 2006 elections just a short time away, we are in the process of recruiting candidates.  The negative, attack driven campaigns against Democrats over the past 15 years have no doubt taken a toll on our pool of candidates.  That is quickly changing.

Democrats have organized like never before, throwing off the shackles of corporate funding and raising money via grassroots efforts.  We are organizing here in Oconee County, but we need candidates to step up.  If you believe in responsible government spending and support progressive ideas for our community, we need you!

 

Check back to this section soon for more detailed profiles with candidate photographs and website links!

Have You Had Enough?  If So, Democrats are Stepping Up

March 30, 2006, Seneca, SC:  For the tens of thousands of voters in Oconee County who are frustrated with our local and state government, the Democratic Party is proud to announce a field of honest candidates who are ready to serve our county.
 
Candidates filing for office include:
 
Sandra Orr, Probate Judge
Susie Cornelius, S.C. House District #1
Michael Evatt, County Council District #1
Emily Whitaker, County Council District #3
 
Sandra Orr, the long time incumbent Probate Judge for Oconee County is seeking another term.  Sandra is a well-respected judge, has served the county well and is supported by an outstanding staff.
 
Susie Cornelius, a resident of Mountain Rest, has become a champion of defending citizens from government run amuck.  When the County Council began to move forward on an illegal and unconstitutional taxation plan two years ago, Cornelius put up her own money to fight them and stood alone in defending our rights.  Her lawsuit was successful, as an appeals court judge ruled the plan illegal.  Cornelius seeks to take her passion for effective government to Columbia.
 
Michael Evatt, a well-known native of Oconee County, is running to offer the voters in District #1 a choice other than the status-quo.  Mike knows that the people have had enough of this Council and it is time for a change.
 
Emily Whitaker of Seneca is a political newcomer.  A nurse and past resident of the Utica Mill community, Emily felt called to serve because citizens in Seneca are underrepresented and disconnected from the dealings of the County Council.  She is an intelligent and thoughtful woman and will be a ray of sunshine to politics in Oconee County.
 
Chairman Ken Campbell provided the following comment regarding candidate filings today:
 
I am so proud of the fine candidates filing today as Democrats.  All over this great country, people are waking up to the failures of the Bush Administration and the culture of corruption that has blossomed in Washington and Columbia in the last decade.  Our candidates represent real democracy in action:  Citizens called to serve who are unconnected with the current party in power.  

 
Press inquiries should be directed to the Oconee Democratic Party at 864-638-2569.