In this episode, we sit down with Juan Castrejon and Hanaa Khan, two Greenville County residents preparing to vote in their first presidential election. They share valuable insights on the importance of civic engagement for young people, the barriers that keep their peers from the polls, and the role schools can play in building a stronger democracy.

Links:

Interview on "The Great Retention" podcast: https://pod.fo/e/27dca5

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Meet Democrat J Fritz Weibel, South Carolina House of Representatives District 28 candidate in the November general election. ALso running is Republican Chris Huff who declined to participate. District 28 covers Conestee and most of Southern Greenville County with the exception of the lowermost southwest corner. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors.

Links:

J Fritz Weibel: https://www.facebook.com/john.wiebel.9/?_rdr

Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov

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Meet Democrat Stephen Dreyfus and Republican Stephen Frank, South Carolina House of Representatives District 20 candidate in the November general election. District 20 generally covers the Taylors area, straddling highway 29 between the cities of Greenville, Greer, and Travelers Rest. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors.

Links:

Stephen Dreyfus: http://www.stephendreyfus.com/

Stephen Frank: https://votestephenfrank.com/

Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov

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Meet Sarah Dulin and Missey Marsh, Area 27 candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees in the November general election. Area 27 is in the Golden Strip and includes Five Forks, East Georgia Road, Lee Vaughn Road, and Scuffletown Road, with nearly half of it spreading into Laurens County. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors.

Links:

Sarah Dulin: None provided

Missey Marsh: https://www.marshforschoolboard.com/

Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov

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Meet Greg Cantrell, Michelle Goodwin-Calwile, and Jack Logan, Area 25 candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees in the November general election. Area 25 generally covers the area along Augusta Road including part of Chanticleer, Pleasant Valley, Belle Meade, and Mount Pleasant. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors.

Links:

Greg Cantrell: https://www.cantrellgcsboard25.com/

Michelle Goodwin-Calwile: https://www.goodwincalwilesc7.com/

Jack Logan: https://www.facebook.com/people/Jack-Logan-for-Greenville-County-School-Board-District-25/61563673270096/

Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov

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Meet Angie Mosley and Steve Whaley, Area 21 candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees in the November general election. Area 21 is on Greenville County’s Eastside and includes Boiling Springs Road, Thornblade, the Hartness community, and the Kingsbridge and Kilgore Plantation area. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors.

Links:

Angie Mosley: https://www.facebook.com/angiedilworthmosley/

Steve Whaley: https://steve4basics.com/

Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov

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Meet Scott Cline, Robert Hamilton, Dan Healy, and Amanda Stone, Area 19 candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees in the November general election. Area 19 generally covers Northwestern Greenville County to the state line, Travelers Rest, and Berea. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors.

Links:

Scott Cline: https://scottclineforschoolboard.com/

Robert Hamilton: https://www.voteroberthamilton.com/

Dan Healy: None provided

Amanda Stone: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558353422529

Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov

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Meet Carolyn Styles, Area 17 candidate for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees in the November general election. Area 17 generally covers Northeastern Greenville County to the east of US 25 and down to Old Rutherford and Stallings Road on the South end, encompassing some of the Paris Mountain area. In this episode, each candidate has 10 minutes to introduce themselves to the voters. Your vote is so important! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors.

Links:

Carolyn Styles: https://www.facebook.com/p/Carolyn-J-Styles-Board-of-Trustees-Greenville-County-Schools-100064074731041/

Sample Ballot: www.scvotes.gov

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