Moye Graham, the Chairman of the Clarendon County Republican Party, has been elected by the South Carolina Republican Party to serve as an elector in the 2024 Electoral College. Graham, who represents South Carolina’s Sixth Congressional District, will be among the state’s electors tasked with formally casting votes for the president and vice president following the November general election.
The Electoral College is the process by which the United States selects its president and vice president, rather than through a direct popular vote. Each state appoints a number of electors equal to its total representation in Congress, and these electors meet in December to cast their votes. South Carolina, a traditionally Republican state, will likely see its electoral votes cast for the GOP nominee if the state follows its historical trend.
Graham described the process of being selected as an elector as both a significant responsibility and an honor. “Every state has its own method for selecting electors, and in South Carolina, each congressional district elects one member to the Electoral College, with two additional electors chosen at-large,” Graham explained. “For the Sixth Congressional District, I was nominated by a fellow party member from Calhoun County, and the nomination was seconded by a member from Clarendon County.”
Graham has previously served as an elector twice, in 2012 and 2016. Reflecting on the experience, he noted the importance of being prepared and having strong support across the state. “You have to campaign for it, just like any other position,” he said. “I made sure to reach out to those who had a vote in the process, ensuring they knew my qualifications and my commitment to the role.”
The role of an elector can come with challenges, especially in contentious elections. Graham recalled receiving numerous letters and messages in 2016, urging him to change his vote after Donald Trump won the election. “People were willing to pay legal fees to get me to change my vote, but of course, I stayed true to the process and cast my vote as required,” he said.
Looking ahead to the December meeting of the Electoral College, Graham emphasized the security measures that will be in place. “Given the intensity surrounding elections, especially in recent years, we’ll be protected from the general public. We’ll meet in Columbia, at the statehouse, and the process will be conducted under strict security,” Graham stated.
For Graham, the opportunity to serve again as an elector is both a privilege and a continuation of his long-standing dedication to the Republican Party. “It’s quite an honor to be chosen for this role,” he said. “It’s taken years of involvement and building relationships across the state to reach this point, and I’m ready to represent South Carolina once more in the Electoral College.”
The Electoral College will meet in mid-December to cast the official votes for the next president and vice president of the United States. Until then, Graham and his fellow electors will prepare for the responsibilities that lie ahead.
