Hendersonville, NC – Reid Barwick has officially announced his candidacy for a seat on the Henderson County Public Schools Board of Education. Barwick says his campaign is driven by a concern that too many students are graduating unprepared for life beyond school. He emphasizes the need for pathways outside of college, including trade skills, vocational programs, and practical knowledge that lead to independence and meaningful work. “If a student isn’t college-bound, it seem

Attending Henderson County Board of Commissioners’ meetings can often be sleep-inducing. At other times, the normally somber proceedings are punctuated with tiny bomblets of “what did they just say?” moments. The sound system in the Historic Courthouse is not always up to the task, and the Commissioners sometimes use its inadequacy to render their comments inaudible to much of the audience. Auditory challenges aside, the July 23rd meeting was notable for a challenge by the tw

An overflow crowd filled Democratic Headquarters on Saturday, March 15th, to hear attorney Caroline Knox speak on Elder Law. Ms. Knox is...

I think it may be time to consider where we Democrats are after the election and at the 60-day point of the second Trump presidency. I suspect most (if not all) of us went through a period of mourning after last November 5th. At first glance, it can certainly feel like we Democrats should hunker down and wait for 2028. In his first 60 days in office, Trump has unleashed his Hounds from Hell—Elon and the Oligarchs—who act as if the checks and balances built into our Constituti

This month, instead of our usual meeting, the Young Democrats of Henderson County are taking a road trip to join the Young Progressives...

From Ohio to Henderson County: Finding a New Home The Henderson County Democratic Party (HCDP) is proud to share the story of Madison Kassandra Griffith , a trans woman whose journey reflects resilience, advocacy, and the power of living authentically . Madison’s story begins in Ohio , where both personal challenges and the political climate led her to seek a fresh start. Encouraged by a friend, she moved to North Carolina , settling in Hendersonville . “Ohio was a depressin

Our Three Voices in Raleigh Are Failing Henderson County Our three voices at the North Carolina General Assembly— Senator Tim Moffitt and Representatives Jennifer Balkcom and Jake Johnson —all voted for SB 382 , twice . In fact, Mr. Johnson was one of three sponsors of the bill. Described as “disguised as disaster relief” by a Hendersonville Lightning editorial, SB 382 has significantly weakened local zoning control , making it harder for cities and counties to protect fa

The Henderson County Democratic Party is excited to announce the formation of a Building Fund Committee , and we’re seeking volunteers to help shape the future of our organization! This committee will play a critical role in helping us identify and establish a physical space that meets our party’s needs for the years to come. If you have skills, passion, and experience in areas like real estate, budgeting, project planning, fundraising, or community development, we’d love to

Throughout the U.S, both Democrats and Republicans report that organized precincts turn out significantly more voters than precincts that...

This is your opportunity to advocate for the issues that matter most to you. The Henderson County Commissioner’s Meeting is on February...