ABOUT
Berkeley County Republican Party
The members of Berkeley County Republican Party are dedicated to the sound principles fostered by the South Carolina Republican Party, conscious of our civic responsibilities and high ethical principles. We are firm in our determination to support and to help perpetuate the American way of life.
John Mace McGrath
Chair
John Mace McGrath is the Chairman of the Berkeley County Republican Party, where he leads with a focus on grassroots organization, principled leadership, and conservative values. A graduate of The Citadel and a U.S. Army officer, John brings disciplined leadership, strategic focus, and a deep commitment to public service.
Before becoming Chairman, he led successful Republican organizations and campaigns across the Lowcountry, earning a reputation for building strong ground games and connecting with voters. Under his leadership, the BCRP is focused on growing precinct-level engagement, raising the resources needed to win, and strengthening the conservative foundation of Berkeley County.
John believes the future of the Republican Party depends on bold leadership and year-round voter engagement. He is committed to building a professional, welcoming, and effective organization. A resident of Hanahan, he is active in the community and dedicated to protecting the values that make Berkeley County strong.
Rob Cornicelli
1st Vice Chairman
Rob Cornicelli is a United States Army veteran and former Executive Officer with the Defense Intelligence Agency. The founder of the Veteran Recovery Coalition, Rob is the National President of Veterans for Trump (Veterans for America First). Rob holds a masters degree from Long Island University and is currently a Senior Loan Officer with SouthFork Funding in Summerville. He was elected in January 2025 to serve as the 2nd Vice Chairman of Berkeley County Republican Party and elected in April 2025 to serve as 1st Vice Chairman.
Victoria Cowart
State Executive Committeeman
Victoria Cowart, CPM, NAAEI Faculty is a multi-family industry member with extensive experience providing management and oversight for rental properties. She arrived at the BCGOP with a passion for legislation, education, and simplification. Communicate, educate, activate and good, better, best are her mantras for the members. Victoria obtained her degree in the Management of human resources and then her industry CPM designation. She was honored to be commissioned a SC “Palmetto Patriot,” and to receive the Charleston Regional Business Journal’s Executive “Influential Women In Business.” Victoria has been a leader in her industry and came to the Party having chaired a national PAC and most recently the NAA’s Legislative Committee. Beginning as a member, then a Vice Chair, Victoria just completed her second term as the Chair of the Berkeley County Republican Party. She is a wife and mother and excited for the future of this party!
State Republican Party
Our South Carolina Republican Party is a national model of how to win.
Republicans are elected in all statewide Constitutional offices, both United States Senate seats, six of the seven Congressional districts, a supermajority in the State Senate, a super majority in the State House, and in control of many countywide and county district offices.
While we have enjoyed tremendous victories, we are not and will not get complacent. The key to future Republican success across the state is a powerful state party who is continuing to identify more people who share our conservative values and train more activists in how to be effective in the political arena.
To learn more about how the SCGOP is electing Republicans and defending our conservative values, please click the button below.
Our Republican Party Creed
I do not choose to be a common man. It is my right to be uncommon.
If I can seek opportunity, not security, I want to take the calculated risk to dream and build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for dole.
I prefer the challenges of life to guaranteed security, the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia.
I will not trade freedom for beneficence, nor my dignity for a handout.
I will never cower before any master, save my God.
It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid. To think and act for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations; to face the whole world boldly and say, “I am a free American.”
Election Integrity Efforts
Our Berkeley County Republican Party is working hard to protect election integrity.
Please read our 2023 and 2024 reports on the efforts by clicking on the links below.
BCGOP Rules and By-Laws
Click here to download the Berkeley County Republican Party Rules and By-Laws.
Click here to download the Berkeley County Republican Party Finance Committee Rules and Responsibilities.
Organized precincts, as of April 12, 2025, are as follows:
Alvin
Bonneau
Boulder Bluff
Cane Bay
Cane Bay East
Cane Bay North
Cane Bay South
Carnes Cross Roads 1
Carnes Cross Roads 2
Central
Cordesville
Cypress
Daniel Island 1
Daniel Island 2
Daniel Island 3
Daniel Island 4
Devon Forest 1
Fifty Two
Foster Creek 1
Foster Creek 2
Foster Creek 3
Foxbank
Hanahan 1
Hanahan 3
Hanahan 4
Hanahan 5
Harbour Lake
Hilton Cross Roads
Howe Hall 1
Howe Hall 2
Lebanon
Liberty Hall
Macedonia
McBeth
Medway
Moncks Corner 1
Moncks Corner 2
Moncks Corner 3
Moncks Corner 4
Nexton
North Creek
Old 52
Pimlico
Pinopolis
Russellville
Sangaree 1
Sangaree 3
Sedgefield 1
Sedgefield 2
St James
St Stephen 1
St. Stephen 2
Stone Lake
Stratford 2
Stratford 3
Stratford 5
The Village
Tramway
Wassamassaw 1
Wassamassaw 2
Weatherstone
Westview 1
Westview 2
Westview 3
Westview 4
Wildcat Trail
Yellow House
