HCDP's news release credits the hard work & determination of volunteers for historic election

Tuesday night was a great night for democracy! As we watched results being announced, we celebrated many wins and were disappointed by our losses. Whether you won your race or not, this message is for you. Running for office is a difficult and expensive task – at least, it is when you do it the right way and connect with as many voters as you can. And you did it the right way. You met with voters in coffee shops and breweries. You marched in parades. You attended meetings,

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. To keep up with our candidates' events, please visit our All-in-One Events Bulletin Board. Most importantly, get to know our candidates and help share their messages. These two candidates are running to represent WNC in Washington and to help stop MAGA’s hijacking of our country. Roy Cooper for US Senate | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM Jamie Ager for US Congress | FACEBOOK | IN

We've looked at Jennifer Balkcom's decisions and overarching support for the majority GOP in Raleigh that hurt Democrats, Republicans and UNAs in Henderson County. Her decisions on behalf of only a part of Henderson County would be greatly amplified if she is elected to represent NC 11. > Balkcom voted lockstep with GOP state colleagues for private school vouchers at the expense of public schools. North Carolina is now ranked 50th in the nation in public per-student spendin

Please join HCDP for an informal coffee & community get-together this Saturday, 8:30-11:30 a.m. at our office. Office address: 2024F Asheville Highway, Hendersonville. Please consider carpooling and bring food or a winter coat to support IAM. (See below)

Candidate Lynne Russo can flip NC House District 117, and Attorney General Jeff Jackson has offered to help her campaign with a virtual fundraiser. Wednesday, October 28, at 6 p.m. Help her reach more voters before Election Day by joining the Zoom: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jeffjacksonvirtualevent

Anderson Clayton, state chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, riled up the crowd today at HCDP's Morning Momentum breakfast meeting. "All eyes are on Henderson County," she said, because the efforts in this county to connect with voters are going to pay off for Democratic candidates. "Henderson County is going to send Jamie Ager to Congress," she added. Clayton spoke about how the Democratic party in North Carolina is playing what she calls the long game. "The work we

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. Tuesday, Oct. 27 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Noon and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Print this schedule and tape it to your

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 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