top of page


National leader speaks to record crowd at Henderson County Democratic Party convention as Councilwoman Melinda Lowrance announces 2026 run for office
A record crowd of almost 200 turned out for the April 25 Henderson County Democratic Party convention, which featured a surprise campaign announcement and a rare visit from a national level Democratic Party leader. “It’s really important for me to be here because I’m guessing you don’t have a lot of representation from the national party coming to visit,” Reyna Walters-Morgan said during her keynote address. Walters-Morgan is the newly elected Vice Chair for Civic Engagement
Apr 27, 20254 min read


Spotlight on Speaker: Council Member Melinda Lowrance
A Legacy of Service, Leadership, and Community Dedication We are proud to welcome Council Member Melinda Lowrance as a featured speaker at the 2025 Henderson County Democratic Party Convention. A fourth-generation Hendersonville native, Melinda’s lifelong commitment to community leadership and public service is nothing short of inspiring. Melinda was born in 1951 to Alexander and Sarah Louise Gash Pilgrim, the oldest of four sisters. In 2022, she and her husband Jim received
Apr 18, 20252 min read


Weekend Joe – The Time to Act Is Now
We all have favorite songs and least-favorite songs. As I was waiting for an oil change at the dealership the other day, one of my least favorite songs came on — John Mayer’s “Waiting on the World to Change.” Despite its catchy tune and Mayer’s sultry voice, there’s something that has always bothered me about this song. Why should we wait for the world to change? If we want the world to change, we need to actively work to make the world change. Look what’s happening in these
Mar 28, 20253 min read


🚨 Young Dems of Henderson County are Heading to Brevard! 🚨
This month, instead of our usual meeting, the Young Democrats of Henderson County are taking a road trip to join the Young Progressives...
Feb 2, 20251 min read


Precinct officers are key to the resistance
Throughout the U.S, both Democrats and Republicans report that organized precincts turn out significantly more voters than precincts that...
Jan 23, 20254 min read


Weekend Joe: Those Crazy MAGA Republicans
Those Crazy MAGA Republicans In an email to Republican voters, the NC Republican 11th Congressional District Chairwoman admitted, “I...
Oct 28, 20242 min read
bottom of page
