South Carolina Democrats Elect Christale Spain as First Black Woman Party Chair
- Christale Spain elected as the first Black woman to lead the South Carolina Democratic Party
- She was backed by the party establishment, including Representative James E. Clyburn
- Her campaign strategy included social media blasts and regular visits to county party meetings
- Ms. Spain will be responsible for preparing the state party for the 2024 Democratic presidential primary election and rebuilding a party in turmoil
- She plans to focus on year-round voter engagement efforts to turn out voters and make up for losses in the 2022 midterms.