Join Democrats from across Western North Carolina for the 2025 NC 11th Congressional District Democratic Convention! 📅 Date:  Saturday,...

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

The Democratic Women of Henderson County invite you to an energizing evening of connection, conversation, and commitment to action. Come...

📷 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 an

🗓️ Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM 📍 St. John in the Wilderness 1895 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC 28731 All Democrats are welcome...

Mayday 2025 is the next day of action to protest DOGE & billionaires' attempted takeover of America

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

DAVE = DOGE? Republicans in the General Assembly have introduced Senate Bill 474 , also known as the DAVE Act, which would: Create a new...

At the next monthly School Board meeting, I’ll be taking a close look at the rapid expansion of state funding supporting private (mostly religious) schools through vouchers. Since public comment at the School Board meeting is limited to just 3 minutes, I’ll use the substance of my remarks as the basis for this Weekend Joe offering. The Start An early voucher program in North Carolina began in 2013 — known as the Opportunity Scholarships Program — with two pathways: one for st

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

Join us for a relaxed, family-friendly Precinct Social on Thursday, May 1 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at J&M Farms in Edneyville! This is a no-program, good-vibes-only kind of evening – just a chance to meet fellow Democrats and friends from the area. Enjoy snacks, beer/wine, and food from the on-site food truck—all available for purchase. Hosted by Edneyville and Bat Cave precincts All ages welcome Come hungry and support a great local business! Read more and help us spread the w

Thousands of North Carolinians and others from across the country showed their concern and dedication by signing onto a North Carolina...

Looking for a way to participate in the next Day of Action on Saturday April 19?  Here are two great options for Henderson County Dems &...

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

On April 5, more than 1,500 people  gathered in downtown Hendersonville for the Hands Off! “Resist, Insist, Persist” Rally —joining thousands across the state and nation in a unified call to protect our rights, our communities, and our future. Organized by a coalition of nine local organizations, with leadership from Holly Newton  and Laura Bannister , the rally brought together advocates for racial justice, LGBTQ+ equality, environmental protection, immigrant rights, and dem

Justice Allison Riggs won her election. Not once — but twice. Two separate recounts confirmed her victory in the race for North Carolina’s Supreme Court. But that hasn’t stopped the North Carolina GOP from trying to overturn the will of the voters. With help from a Republican-majority panel on the Court of Appeals, they’re now attempting to throw out more than 66,000 legally cast ballots. In a 2-1 partisan decision, the court ruled that voters whose registrations may not meet

On Saturday, April 5th, Hendersonville will unite for one significant rally dedicated to resisting attacks on our rights and democracy....

What a turnout! The Henderson County Democratic Party’s Annual Precinct Meeting this past Saturday brought a full auditorium to life at West Henderson High School. Around 300 people  showed up—so many that the meeting had to be delayed by half an hour just to get everyone checked in and seated. And it wasn’t just Democrats in the room. We welcomed dozens of Unaffiliated voters and even some fed-up Republicans who are ready for something better. Chair Leslie Carey opened the m

🌟 Join us for Happy Hour with the Henderson County Dems & Friends! 🌟 Now the 3rd Friday of every month. 📅 April 18th 🕠 5:30 to 7:30 pm 📍 Trailside Brewing Co. 873 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739 Look for the blue balloon! 🎈 Questions? Call us: 828-692-6424 #HappyHour   #HendersonCountyDems   #CommunityEvent   #MeetAndGreet   #TrailsideBrewingCo   #HendersonvilleNC   #LocalPolitics   #ThirdFridayFun   #BlueBalloon