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106-532: A candidate of their choice in all but a few elections in the three decades since the system was established. In January 2001, the US Department of Justice filed suit against the county government for racial discrimination based on the at-large system, which the suit contended violates Sec.2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by diluting voting power. The department had tried to negotiate with
159-432: A family was $ 61,525. Males had a median income of $ 42,569 versus $ 34,195 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 29,401. About 11.5% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 24.5% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over. At the 2000 census , there were 309,969 people, 143,326 households, and 97,448 families residing in the county. The population density
212-404: A majority of the votes, reducing representation from smaller portions of the population, or geographic areas. In 1989 county residents proposed a referendum to change representation on the county council to election from single-member districts , which would have provided more opportunity for the sizable minority to elect candidates of their choice. This proposal was narrowly defeated in what both
265-511: A manner which violated Section 2." It enjoined the county from using that system, noting that the "Order is radically not a condemnation of the citizenry of Charleston County but rather a recognition that the specific bulwark of an at-large system, in twisted concert with the particular geographic and historical realities of this County, unlawfully and institutionally inhibit a community of voters in Charleston County from equal access to
318-416: A median income of $ 32,681 versus $ 25,530 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 21,393. About 12.40% of families and 16.40% of the population were below the poverty line , including 22.90% of those under age 18 and 12.70% of those age 65 or over. In the 2000 census, the county population was classified as about 86% urban. The Charleston-North Charleston Metropolitan Statistical Area includes
371-474: A new district map at the current time, mainly due to the upcoming military and overseas ballot mailing deadline of April 27 and statewide primaries on June 11. However, it still found the district to be in violation of the 14th amendment and believed future litigation is possible after the 2024 elections. On May 23, 2024, the Supreme Court—in a 6–3 decision—ruled the district was constitutional, reversing
424-479: A physician. Members are certified in a variety of emergency skills, and many members are first responders. Emergency medical services (EMS) for the city are provided by Charleston County Emergency Medical Services (CCEMS) & Berkeley County Emergency Medical Services (BCEMS). The city is served by the EMS and 911 services of both Charleston and Berkeley counties since the city is part of both counties. Charleston
477-484: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages South Carolina%27s 1st congressional district South Carolina's 1st congressional district is a coastal congressional district in South Carolina , represented by Republican Nancy Mace since January 3, 2021. She succeeded Democrat Joe Cunningham , having defeated him in the 2020 election . Cunningham
530-545: Is located in the U.S. state of South Carolina along the Atlantic coast . As of the 2020 census , the population was 408,235, making it the third-most populous county in South Carolina (behind Greenville and Richland counties). Its county seat is Charleston . It is also the largest county in the state by total area , although Horry County has a larger land area. The county was created in 1800 by an act of
583-484: Is similar to the one it had for most of the 20th century. Horry County was included in the new 7th congressional district . On January 6, 2023, the district was declared unconstitutional by the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina on account of racial gerrymandering and would have to be redrawn April of that year. The Supreme Court justices added Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of
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#1732780195274636-411: Is the primary medical center for the eastern portion of the state. The city has several major hospitals located in the downtown area: Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center (MUSC), Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, and Roper Hospital. MUSC is the state's first school of medicine, the largest medical university in the state, and the sixth-oldest continually operating school of medicine in
689-589: Is the school district for the entire county. The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) operates numerous facilities within Charleston County. Off-leash dog parks are offered at James Island, Palmetto Islands, and North Charleston Wannamaker County Park. James Island County Park, approximately 11 minutes by car from downtown Charleston, features a 50-foot climbing wall and bouldering cave; cabin, RV, and tent camping facilities; rental facilities, fishing dock, challenge course, kayaking programs, summer camps, paved trails, and many special events such as
742-446: The 2020 census , there were 408,235 people, 165,568 households, and 95,785 families residing in the county. At the 2010 census , there were 350,209 people, 144,309 households, and 85,692 families residing in the county. The population density was 382.3 inhabitants per square mile (147.6/km ). There were 169,984 housing units at an average density of 185.6 units per square mile (71.7 units/km ). The racial makeup of
795-504: The Democratic at-large candidate. The suit noted that historically, black and white precincts in Charleston County have consistently supported different candidates for the council. It noted that, because of the white majority and the large geographic area, which increases costs for campaigning, "white bloc voting usually results in the defeat of candidates who are preferred by black voters." DOJ noted that blacks lived in compact areas of
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901-547: The United States Senate when Jim DeMint resigned on January 1, 2013. The district boundaries had been redrawn in 2011. A special election was held on May 7, 2013 to fill the vacancy created by Scott's resignation. In a Primary Election held on March 19, 2013, Elizabeth Colbert-Busch , the sister of comedian Stephen Colbert , won the Democratic nomination. Former Governor Mark Sanford , who represented
954-535: The "eight-box law". African-American George W. Murray finally won in the disputed 1894 congressional election from this district; he challenged the Republican candidate's victory because of election fraud and was upheld by the House Committee on Elections. But passage of a new state constitution by Democrats in 1895 effectively disfranchised most African-American citizens in 1896. Their participation in
1007-588: The 20th century until 1980, when Tommy Hartnett was swept in by Reagan's coattails . But, his election represented a different party and was the result of a major realignment of white conservative voters in the late 20th century to the Republican, rather than the Democratic Party. Starting with national candidates in the late 1960s and 1970s, white voters in South Carolina began to shift to the Republican Party. As after every decennial census,
1060-539: The City of Charleston, three for residents of North Charleston, two for residents of West Ashley , and one for residents of East Cooper. The council elects a chairman from its members for a limited term of two years, but chairs can be re-elected. Charleston County was "one of only three counties in South Carolina to elect its entire county council at-large . It was "the only county with a majority white population to do so." At-large positions favor candidates who can attract
1113-746: The District Court's ruling, and on April 29, 2004, issued its written decision affirming the District Court. Based on historical and economic analysis, the courts found that race was a more important issue than partisanship in influencing the outcome of the elections. The county appealed to the US Supreme Court, and a certiorari was denied in November 2004. The County Council system was changed in 2004 to elect individuals from nine single-member districts, with members serving four-year staggered terms. As of January 2015, elected members of
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#17327801952741166-502: The District of South Carolina's original ruling and officially allowing the state's current congressional map to be used for and past the 2024 elections. It also remanded the case back to the district court to rehear other claims made by the defendants. It is the wealthiest congressional district in the state of South Carolina . Following the Civil War and granting of citizenship to former slaves, in 1870, Charleston's population
1219-469: The NAACP to their merits calendar for the 2023–24 term. At least fifteen amicus briefs were filed by various organizations and individuals with standing before the court. The case was argued on October 11, 2023. On March 28, 2024, the same district court that ruled the congressional district was unconstitutional, allowed for its use in the 2024 elections . It concluded that it would be impractical to create
1272-646: The North Carolina line. In 2010, the state received another seat in Congressional apportionment due to an increase in population. The state's districts had to be redrawn, which was completed in 2013. In the final plan, the 1st congressional district was redrawn to reach from Hilton Head Island to mid-coast South Carolina, ending at the Santee River and comprising parts of Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester and Beaufort counties. This configuration
1325-453: The Republican Party, in 1980 electing the first Republican congressman from the state to be elected in the 20th century. Since the buildup of the military in this region, especially the Navy , the area's white voters have supported conservative candidates. Given the crippling of the Republican Party by the disfranchisement of blacks, a Republican was not elected to a full term in this district in
1378-657: The South Carolina State Legislature. Charleston County is included in the Charleston - North Charleston , SC Metropolitan Statistical Area . It is in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina. Charleston County was chartered in 1785 but was quickly dissolved after disputes by the residents about governance. The county was later redrawn in 1798 with the boundary lines taking effect on January 1, 1800. The county seat and largest city in both
1431-749: The United States. The downtown medical district is experiencing rapid growth of biotechnology and medical research industries coupled with substantial expansions of all the major hospitals. Additionally, more expansions are planned or underway at another major hospital located in the West Ashley portion of the city: Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital. The Trident Medical Center , located in North Charleston , and East Cooper Medical Center, located in Mount Pleasant , also serve
1484-407: The age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 40.6% were non-families, and 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.96. The median age was 35.9 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 48,433 and the median income for
1537-401: The age of 18 living with them, 43.20% were married couples living together, 15.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.20% were non-families. 28.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.01. In the county, the age distribution of
1590-641: The cities of Charleston and North Charleston , Charleston County has steadily trended towards the Democratic Party in the 21st century. In 2020 , it voted for Joe Biden by nearly 13 points, the best Democratic performance in the county since 1944 and over 20 points to the left of the state as a whole. Sheriff Kristin Graziano was elected in 2020, becoming the first woman and first openly gay person to serve as sheriff in South Carolina. The Volunteer Rescue Squad consists of over 50 members and
1643-612: The council include 4 White Republicans, 2 White Democrats and 3 African-American Democrats. Republican Elliott Summey was elected by council members as chairman, replacing Democrat Teddie Pryor, who had served for six years. Summey had served as his vice-chair for five years. Pryor was first elected to the council in 2004. Summey was first elected in 2008. Charleston County is split between South Carolina's 1st congressional district , represented by Republican Nancy Mace , and South Carolina's 6th congressional district , represented by Democrat Jim Clyburn . A largely urban area containing
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1696-409: The county and state is Charleston. Both the county and town was named after King Charles II . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,357.99 square miles (3,517.2 km ), of which 917.98 square miles (2,377.6 km ) is land and 440.01 square miles (1,139.6 km ) (32.40%) is water. It is the largest county in South Carolina by total land and water area. As of
1749-552: The county and the US government later defined as a racially polarized election. It was supported by 98% of the African-American minority voters; 75% of the white-majority voters rejected the referendum. In practice, the at-large system results in the dilution of votes of the significant minority of African-American voters, who comprise more than one-third of the electorate. In practice, the minority voters have been unable to elect
1802-423: The county commission. Whites (European Americans) comprise 61.9 percent of the population in the county. Since the late 20th century, the white majority has elected Republican Party candidates. The DOJ officials noted that the voting preference issue is not just a question of ethnicity; voters in black precincts in the county had rejected a Republican African American as a candidate for the council; they supported
1855-447: The county over changes in November 2000. Four voters independently filed suit as plaintiffs against the county on the same basis, and the District Court combined the cases. Justice officials noted that the at-large seats dilute the voting strength of the African-American minority in the county, who in 2000 comprised 34.5% of the population. In all but a few cases over three decades, they have been unable to elect candidates of their choice to
1908-420: The county was 64.2% white, 29.8% black or African American, 1.3% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 2.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 5.4% of the population. In terms of claimed ancestry, 11.3% were German , 11.0% were English , 10.2% were Irish , and 9.8% were American . Of the 144,309 households, 27.8% had children under
1961-462: The county, were cohesive in voting, and could comprise the majority in three districts if the county seats were apportioned as nine single-member districts. They could vote and gain representation proportional to their part of the citizenry. In United States v. Charleston County, SC (March 2003), the District Court ruled that Charleston County improperly diluted the voting strength of African-American voters "by maintaining an at-large voting system in
2014-472: The district back to the southeastern corner of the state. Since that time, the 1st congressional district has had a majority-white population. But, in 2008, with the appeal of the Barack Obama presidential campaign, Democrat Linda Ketner came within two points of winning the 1st district congressional seat. In the following off-year election of 2010, Republican Tim Scott won the seat with 65 percent of
2067-559: The district from 1995 to 2001, and former Charleston County Councilman Curtis Eilliott Bostic faced each other in a runoff Primary for the Republican nomination on April 2, 2013. Sanford won the nomination, and defeated challengers Colbert-Busch and South Carolina Green Party candidate Eugene Platt in the special election on May 7. Counties in the 2023–2033 district map: ( Charleston ) 33°09′N 79°42′W / 33.15°N 79.70°W / 33.15; -79.70 Charleston County, South Carolina Charleston County
2120-410: The electoral process." The county appealed. In July 2003, the 4th Circuit Appeals Court found that historic voting in the county was racially polarized and that minority candidates had mostly not been successful in seeking office, two conditions that are recognized under the law as showing discriminatory effects of the voting system in the county. As of July of that year, the 4th Circuit Court affirmed
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2226-776: The needs of residents of the city of Charleston. In 2022, the GDP of Charleston County was $ 41 billion (approx. $ 100,607 per capital). In chained 2017 dollars , its real GDP was $ 35.1 billion (about $ 85,956 per capita). From 2022 through 2024, its unemployment rate has fluctuated between 2-3.3%. As of April 2024 , some of the largest employers within the county include Boeing , Booz Allen Hamilton , Charleston County School District , College of Charleston , CVS Pharmacy , Harris Teeter , Medical University of South Carolina , Mercedes-Benz Group , Publix , United States Department of Defense , United States Department of Veterans Affairs , and Walmart . Charleston County School District
2279-460: The political system was ended for seven decades. The white Democrats established a one-party state and used various devices to maintain the exclusion of blacks until after passage of federal civil rights legislation in the mid-1960s. Party realignments in the late 20th century resulted in many new black voters supporting the national Democratic Party. White conservatives in the South shifted and joined
2332-421: The population shows 23.70% under the age of 18, 12.00% from 18 to 24, 30.30% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 11.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.50 males. The median income for a household in the county is $ 37,810, and the median income for a family was $ 47,139. Males had
2385-477: The populations of Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties. From 1895 to 1973, when the state constitution was amended to provide for home rule in the counties, the counties had limited powers, under what was called "county purpose doctrine." Essentially the General Assembly governed the counties through their state legislative delegations and, with one state senator per county, the state senator
2438-459: The state legislature conducted redistricting after the 1990 census. The white Republican-controlled legislature shifted most of Charleston's African-American majority areas into South Carolina's 6th congressional district , creating a majority-minority district. To make up for the loss of population, the 1st was extended all the way up the Atlantic coast to Myrtle Beach. The 2010 redistricting cut
2491-413: The state's disenfranchising constitution and discriminatory practices. This gradually changed after passage of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 . Since 1969, members of the county commission have been elected in a modified at-large system for nine seats from four residency districts. Elections are held every two years for staggered four-year terms. Three Council seats are reserved for residents of
2544-589: The state. During Reconstruction, the mostly black Republicans from this district supported Republican candidates, including four terms for Joseph H. Rainey as US Representative to Congress, a record by an African-American legislator not surpassed until the 1950s. After the Democrats regained control of the state in 1876, during an election season marked by violence and fraud, and Reconstruction ended in 1877, they passed laws establishing racial segregation and making voter registration and voting more difficult, such as
2597-431: The vote. During the 2018 South Carolina primaries on June 12, 2018, Mark Sanford lost re-nomination to the seat. The Republicans would go on to lose the seat to the Democrats after the district swung heavily to the Democrats in the 2018 midterm elections. Tim Scott , a Republican from North Charleston, was elected as the 1st district's representative in 2010. He resigned after he was appointed by Governor Nikki Haley to
2650-591: Was 338 people per square mile (131 people/km ). There were 141,031 housing units at an average density of 154 units per square mile (59 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 61.9% White , 34.5% Black or African American , 0.26% Native American , 1.12% Asian , 0.06% Pacific Islander , 0.99% from other races , and 1.16% from two or more races. 2.40% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 9.6% were of American , 9.5% English , 9.1% German and 7.6% Irish ancestry. There were 123,326 households, out of which 28.70% had children under
2703-429: Was 53 percent black; and Charleston County had a 73 percent black majority. The city's large population of free people of color had developed many leaders who advanced in the changing society. These population majorities protected freedmen against some of the election-related violence that occurred in other parts of the state in the 1870s as white Democrats worked to suppress black voting and regain political control of
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#17327801952742756-424: Was particularly powerful. In the 1940s, Charleston County adopted a council-manager form of county government to better handle its needs. In 1975 the state's Home Rule Act established a larger role for the county governments. Charleston County has a large geographic area represented by a nine-member county council. From the turn of the 20th century into the 1960s, most African Americans were excluded from voting by
2809-605: Was the first Democrat to represent the district since the 1980s. The district has historically been based in Charleston . It has included Myrtle Beach , which became a major tourist destination in the late 20th century, as well as other coastal areas that have attracted retirees and seasonal visitors. From 1993 to 2013, the district boundaries extended from Seabrook Island in the south to the North Carolina border and included parts of Charleston , Dorchester , Berkeley and Georgetown counties and all of Horry County to
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