Hosted by the Lexington County Democratic Party in partnership with Carolina for All and New Progressive South, the event brought together just over a dozen attendees to hear directly from candidates ahead of the 2026 elections.
The slate of speakers included candidates for offices ranging from U.S. Congress to local city council and school board seats. While each candidate shared their personal story, they all echoed a common goal: flipping the state from Republican to Democrat.
Javar Juarez, Executive Director of Broad River Road Alliance, served as emcee for New Progressive South…