For years, the Henderson County Democratic Party was lucky to have an office space that cost just $900/month — a rare deal that gave us room to organize, host meetings, train volunteers, and support Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts that helped drive local success. That chapter has closed. Rental prices in Hendersonville have skyrocketed, with most commercial space going for around $17–18 per square foot. Finding the right headquarters now means planning ahead and building a re

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

At their April meeting, held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Hendersonville, a group of Henderson County Democratic Women and friends came together not only for fellowship but also to make a difference. Together, they raised $200 in support of True Ridge , a local nonprofit based in Hendersonville. True Ridge serves the Hispanic community across Polk, Transylvania, and Henderson counties. The organization provides critical services, including assistance with docum

📷 Photo credit: NewDEAL Leaders (newdealleaders.org) Defending Democracy, Expanding Access, and Building a Movement from the Ground Up We’ve got an exciting update for this year’s Henderson County Democratic Party Convention! While North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton will be in Washington, DC and unable to attend in person, she’s sending someone truly exceptional in her place: 🎤 Reyna Walters-Morgan, the current DNC Vice Chair for Civic Engagement and Vot

Youth, Grit, and a Relentless Passion for Democracy We are thrilled to welcome Anderson Clayton , Chair of the North Carolina Democratic...

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

Featured Speaker at the 2025 Henderson County Democratic Convention Preston Blakely is no stranger to Western North Carolina—or to making history. Born in Asheville and raised in Fletcher, Preston's roots run deep in our region. His journey from a young, engaged resident to the Mayor of Fletcher is a testament to the power of community, legacy, and leadership. Blakely earned his B.A. from UNC Greensboro, double majoring in African American & African Diaspora Studies and Polit

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...

We are thrilled to announce that the Henderson County Democratic Party’s first-ever streaming ad campaign is now live on youtube and will...

We are thrilled to announce the premiere of the Henderson County Democratic Party’s first-ever streaming ad campaign! On Saturday, September 14th, at 7 PM, we will be unveiling three brand-new ads that will showcase some of our incredible local candidates and the issues that matter most to our community. This is your exclusive early look at what will be streaming across Henderson County starting October 5th and running all the way through Election Day. We’ve put our heart and