Democrats are increasingly traveling to South Carolina to campaign for candidates in the state’s 2022 midterm elections, even though the state remains dominated by Republicans. Multiple outlets frame the effort as more than routine midterm support, suggesting it is also aimed at building momentum for future contests.
On paper, South Carolina can appear to be an unlikely destination for Democrats because Republican control of state politics is strong and there is little expectation of a near-term political shift. While the outlets agree on the overall picture of limited Democratic prospects in the state, they emphasize different implications of the visits—ranging from campaign outreach in a challenging environment to a longer-range effort to develop infrastructure, name recognition, and voter support ahead of later elections.
