Thank an Election Worker Voting in America is the foundation of our democracy. And it is a safe and secure process thanks to the poll workers, staff and elections officials who safeguard our right to vote. Oct. 20 is Election Hero Day. This is a non-partisan effort to simply say "thank you" to those who work on elections. This includes our state and local officials, paid poll workers and the observers and greeters that you see when you go to the polls. When I first heard abou

Polls are open for early voting the final countdown to Election Day, November 3, has started! And we are canvassing to make sure every voter gets to the polls. Join us for this crucial work! All canvasses start from HCDP offices at 2024F Asheville Highway, Hendersonville. Saturday, Oct. 17 Noon and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Noon and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Noon and 3 p

Voters: As you prepare to go to the polls, we thought it was important to bring the following to your attention. We sent the letter below to each member of the current Board of Public Education. We are awaiting their response. (And as you vote, remember you do not have to vote in races where someone is running unopposed, and in the school board race, you can vote for only the two Democrats running even though you can vote for three people. It's OK to withhold your vote from s

HCDP is excited to announce that Anderson Clayton, the chair of the NC Democratic Party, will be the featured speaker at Morning Momentum. Saturday, Oct. 24 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Blue Ridge Community College, George Sink Building - Gallery (directions below) Chair Clayton, the youngest state Democratic party chair in the US, is a dynamic speaker who is at the forefront of the fight to elect Democrats in North Carolina. She'll speak about how elections, especially this one, affe

Our MANUAL FOR THE MIDTERMS helps you keep a step ahead of the NCGOP's frantic, antidemocratic efforts. This is a "living" document that we will update as we reach different points in the election cycle and as developments happen. Please share widely, check back often, and let us know what we can do to help.

Our candidates are giving their time, energy and resources to build a path to a fairer, more stable future. Read on for ways we can support the people who are Running for Us! To keep up with our candidates' events, please visit our All-in-One Events Bulletin Board, where you'll find meet-ups, forums, discussions, and more. Candidate activities are clearly marked so take a look and pick out a few events to participate in. Find it here. Most importantly, get to know our candid

Our Democratic candidates are working hard to connect with voters here in Henderson County. Be sure to come out to any of these events: Friday, Oct. 2: Jamie Ager: Free dinner and conversation 6 - 7:30 p.m. Camp Mondamin 413 Mondamin Rd., Zirconia Sign up here Friday, Oct. 2: Jamie Ager: Free beer and conversation 8 - 9:30 p.m. Dry Falls Brewing 425 Kanuga Rd., Hendersonville Sign up here Sunday, Oct. 4: Lynne Russo: Lynne Fest 2 - 5 p.m. Honeysuckle Holler, 101 E Allen St.,

Join us for a great time at the annual HCDP picnic! Rain or shine! Saturday, Oct. 3 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Patton Park, Large Pavilion, near the pool, on E. Clairmont Dr. in Hendersonville ​ HCDP will provide BBQ & beverages. Please bring a side dish to share and something sweet for us to have available whole or in portions as a fundraiser. If you would like to volunteer to work the picnic, please sign up at the link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BAFAF23A2FCC43-6543

Don't let uncertainty keep you from voting! Not only is voting your right, it’s your voice and your power. Here are 10 questions we hear from voters, not just first-timers. I don't know who's running. Why bother to vote? Your vote counts! Every election determines the future of our county, state and nation. If you want a voice in that future, vote! Learn about our candidates Study your sample ballot Where do I register? During early voting (Oct. 15 - 31), you can register a

As we mark the two years since Hurricane Helene devastated WNC, we can acknowledge that there has been progress. And recently we've seen the promise of more money and more recovery. However, our impacted communities and neighbors have been neglected for the last two years at the national and state levels by our elected leaders, who voted to provide money but then were either too incompetent or too slow to actually get the money out to the communities that needed it. Note that

Hey, folks! You've probably sensed election season is here -- just from all the campaign ads on TV lately! It's true. Early voting starts Oct. 15, and election day is Nov. 3, less than seven weeks away. Now's the time to connect with candidates and other Democrats and get fired up for this election! There are many activities planned for the next three weeks (and more after that). Here's a snapshot. For details, ticket info, etc., go to www.myHCDP.com/county-events Monday, Sep

Morning Momentum is Sat., Sept. 25, 9:30 a.m., BRCC Sink Building.

Everyone is invited to march with the HCDP contingent in the Apple Festival parade, Monday, Sept. 7. Details: HCDP is number 6 in the lineup Lineup starts at 2 p.m. near the Hendersonville HS parking lot; we will be on Oakland Street Look for the large blue pickup truck; if you cannot find us, call 828-243-4451 to reach our team organizer Parade starts at 2:30 p.m. Marchers can wear any politically correct attire you wish, keeping in mind the spectators are of mixed political

Everyone is invited to march with the HCDP contingent in the Apple Festival parade. Details: Our theme is equality and justice for all Lineup starts at 2 p.m. in the Hendersonville HS parking lot Parade starts at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept 7 Parade starts at 5 Points (POPS) and ends at the end of Main at Caldwell St. Theme: equality and justice for all Marchers can wear any politically correct attire you wish, keeping in mind the spectators are of mixed political affiliations

There's definitely excitement in the air as we near the 70-days-before-election mark. Roy Cooper, our ex-governor and Senate candidate, met with an adoring crowd of more than 200 people on Thursday, Aug. 20. His focus on "make stuff cost less" was made real by two women who spoke about rising costs. A young mother discussed the high cost of childcare (do you realize childcare can cost more than $20,000 a year?) and a retired teacher shared how her medical insurance premiums a

Happy Hour, Aug. 20 6-8 p.m.

Our new online bulletin board helps keep track of candidate events, HCDP events, & community events. Be sure to bookmark it and check it frequently during this busy campaign season.

Sr Dems lunch and meeting is Aug. 19.

HCDP comments on nomination of Jennifer Balkcom

Coffee Break, Tuesday, Aug. 11