Oconee and Pickens Counties

Oconee and Pickens Counties

The League of Women Voters (LWV), a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. LWV of Oconee and Pickens Counties is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. READ MORE

Poll Workers Needed!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be part of the election process? You have an opportunity to find out by serving at the polls! 

Pickens County needs individuals with a “can do” attitude, an interest in serving their communities, and a desire to see behind the scenes to serve as election workers throughout 2024. Poll workers earn a stipend for completion of training and the full day of work. Contact our office at 864-898-5948 or at Vote.Pickens [at] elections.sc.gov for more information.

Ready to Vote
Event Date: 
Nov 05 2024 07:00 am to 07:00 pm

For online voter registration at www.scvotes.gov., you must be registered to vote by October 6 to vote in the November General Election.

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According to the research, Medicaid expansion is projected to result in large-scale economic growth in South Carolina. If the state were to expand Medicaid in 2026, South Carolina would see the creation of nearly 20,000 new jobs over the first three years of Medicaid expansion. On a yearly average, South Carolina would also see a $4.04 billion increase in economic output and a $100 million rise in county and state tax revenue.

District Court allows SC gerrymandered congressional map to remain in place  for the 2024 election
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A three-judge district court issued an order allowing South Carolina’s racially gerrymandered congressional map to remain in place for 2024 elections. "Today's ruling deprives voters of another fair election. By defending this map, SC legislators prioritize power over people. The League of Women Voters is disappointed that South Carolinians will face another election without justice, but we will continue to seek fair maps."

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LWVUS CEO, Virginia Kase Solomón, joined Our Body Politic to discuss threats and issues poll workers face protecting our democracy.