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

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.,

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

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.

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

HCDP comments on nomination of Jennifer Balkcom

On Sunday, August 2, we're hosting a pizza party and canvassing event starting from our office. Come at 3 p.m. for pizza. We'll start canvassing at 3:30. BRING A FRIEND! Bring a driver, bring a buddy, bring someone who's never canvassed before. More people = more doors = more votes! Again: 3 p.m. PIZZA for everyone 3:30 p.m. CANVASS HCDP Office, 2024 F Asheville Highway Let us know you're coming. (Sign up for the pizza and we will automatially include you for the canvass.) Kn

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Five precincts are sponsoring a Candidate "speed dating" event.

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Judges Hampson and Walczyk join us on July 25.

Check out this Q&A on Reid Barwick, school board candidate

Have you met Doyle Brown, who is running to represent us in the NC State Senate? Read all about him on our news blog.

Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress – along with the NC State General Assembly – are doing all they can to prevent anyone but MAGA supporters from voting in the 2026 midterms. Continuing the big lie about mail-in vote fraud as justification, the Republicans are imposing barriers to the ability to vote by mail. But an analysis by the Brookings Institute, using conservative Heritage Foundation data from the 2016-2022 general elections, shows that only 4 out of 10 mill