2022 Emerge Alums had three flips, two hold and two historic wins.    The following three women flipped seats in three of the most populous countries in South Carolina.                Two alums were  successful in being re elected to their positions… Read More

2023 Applications are OPEN

2023 Applications are now open until September 30, 2022. Classes will be held from December 2022 until May 2022 Apply Here for the 2022 Class Nominations are also now open. Nominate a Democratic Leader here. For any… Read More

Candidate Profile: LaShonda NeSmith Jackson

LaShonda NeSmith Jackson, Candidate for Florence City Council District 1   Why did you choose Emerge? I share Emerge’s vision to expand political and legislative opportunities for more women across the spectrum of civic responsibility and leadership. My greatest takeaway from my… Read More

Candidate Profile: Kristen French

Kristen French, Candidate for Charleston County Consolidated School Board   Why did you choose Emerge? When I learned about Emerge SC, I was excited to join a program designed to train Democratic women to run. I had long considered running but had never felt I had the tools… Read More

Candidate Profile: Maryann Wright

Maryann Wright, Candidate for Richland School District Two School Board Why did you choose Emerge? I chose Emerge because I wanted to learn more about how to successfully campaign for public office. Emerge provided a safe nurturing and impactful place to do so.   What office are you… Read More

Candidate Profile: Dee Bell Williams

Dee Bell Williams, Candidate for Richland School District Two School Board Why did you choose Emerge?  I chose Emerge SC because this organization exists to prepare women to be the difference makers that our society most desperately needs.  Secondly, I’ve come to realize that I am the answer… Read More

Candidate Profile: Courtney Waters

Courtney Waters, Candidate for Charleston County Consolidated School Board Why did you choose Emerge? I chose Emerge because women are powerful when we come together. We lift one another as we climb, and I love that about us. On my journey to transform my community, I needed to be connected to… Read More

Candidate Profile: Sabrina Johnson

Sabrina Johnson, Candidate for Colleton County Council District 45 Why did you choose Emerge?     I chose Emerge because it offered support to me as a Democratic woman candidate. This is my first time running for office and I knew that I would be a better… Read More