Hampton Resident Named Hampton County Representative for Young Democrats of South Carolina (YDSC)

Hampton, SC, March 16, 2016 --(PR.com)-- The Sea Islands Region of Young Democrats of South Carolina is proud to announce that John Polk has been been selected as the Hampton County Representative at Young Democrats of South Carolina.

Born and reared in Hampton County, Polk is a veteran political operative and South Carolina Historian. At an early age, he acquired a deep appreciation for the Lowcountry while attending neighborhood public schools in Hampton County. And, he remains dedicated to the ideals of moving South Carolina forward.

"As a native of Hampton County, it is an honor to accept this appointment,” says Polk. “I am committed to working with young people across the sea island region to achieve common sense results for the greater good of the Palmetto State.”

About Young Democrats of South Carolina (YDSC)

The Young Democrats of South Carolina is the governing body of all affiliated county, caucus, advocacy group, young voter, and college/university Democratic organizations within the State of South Carolina. Our parent organization is the Young Democrats of America, but YDSC often works with the South Carolina Democratic Party (SCDP) and the College Democrats of South Carolina (CDSC) to reach our Party’s and organizations’ mutual goals.YDSC works aggressively to encourage voters under the age of 40 to actively participate in the democratic process and in Democratic Party politics by educating young voters on the core values and principles of the Democratic Party. Our mission is to unite and educate the lives, minds, and practices of youth voters and serve collectively as the political youth voice of South Carolina.YDSC is committed to growing voter turnout from ages 18-39, to general Democratic Party development, and youth civic involvement at the county, state, and national levels.

Website: http://www.youngdemssc.org