Moye Graham, Chairman of the Clarendon County Republican Party, fulfilled his role as an elector in the 2024 Electoral College on Tuesday, December 17, casting one of South Carolina’s nine votes for President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance. The Electoral College met at the South Carolina Statehouse in Columbia, where all nine votes from the Palmetto State went to the Republican ticket.
Graham, who represents South Carolina’s Sixth Congressional District, was also elected Secretary of the Electoral College during the meeting. South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick of Richland County served as President of the College.
“It’s an honor and a privilege to once again represent the Sixth Congressional District and South Carolina in the Electoral College,” Graham said. “This is a process that highlights the importance of our constitutional system, and I’m proud to play a role in ensuring it runs smoothly.”
The ceremony brought together the state’s electors and South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond, who oversaw the proceedings. Other electors included Cindy Costa of Charleston County, Bill Oden of Sumter County, Xiaodan Li of Beaufort County, Susan Aiken of Anderson County, Tyson Grinstead of Richland County, Alexia Newman of Spartanburg County, and Mike Conniff of Horry County.
Graham’s longstanding involvement in the Republican Party and his previous experience as an elector—he served in 2012 and 2016—prepared him for the role. His commitment to the process remains steadfast, even in the face of challenges. In 2016, Graham received numerous messages urging him to change his vote, but he remained true to his pledge and cast his ballot as required.
The Electoral College, established by the U.S. Constitution, convenes after each presidential election to formally elect the president and vice president. Each state’s allotment of electoral votes is based on its representation in Congress. South Carolina’s nine votes reflect its seven congressional districts and two U.S. Senate seats.
For Graham, the experience represents both a solemn duty and a moment of pride in the democratic process. “It’s not just about casting a vote—it’s about representing the will of the people in South Carolina,” he said. “This role is a testament to years of dedication to the Republican Party and to our state.”
As the nation prepares for the inauguration of its next president and vice president, Graham and his fellow electors are a reminder of the unique and enduring traditions that shape American democracy.
