Come join us as pairs of volunteers register people to vote in shifts at the North Asheville Tailgate Market. (You don't have to be available the entire 10:00-1:00 period.) Please do not wear any clothing that identifies you as a member of a particular party. This work is non-partisan.

Who should attend: Anyone wishing to register voters. Prior to the event, those who sign up will be contacted by the coordinator with further information.

Organized by Precinct 22.2

We have elections in 2026 and need you to defend free and fair elections! Learn the ins and outs of being a volunteer Inside Poll Observer, where you'll make sure that the new Republican precinct officials follow the law and that voters are allowed to cast their ballots in the March primary.

Our agenda includes

• Poll Observer basics

• What to expect at the Polling Place

• What you’re looking for

• Solving problems + reporting issues

Come join us at BCDP Headquarters for a poll greeter training session with Bridget Ferguson, BCDP 2nd Vice Chair/Training, to learn best practices for engaging with voters during Primary early voting and on election day. Whether you're a seasoned greeter or first-timer, training will prepare you for the most effective ways to assist voters.

Who should attend: All volunteers who plan to poll greet in the upcoming Primary

Hi y'all, come on down and show Oakley that we are resisting this administration. Bring your sign and wave to drivers and pedestrians, incite honks!

Who should attend this event: Anyone in Oakley and beyond who wants to meet
like-minded folks and have fun waving signs for 30 mins

Join us as we kick-off our 2026 plan to execute cluster grassroots activities with all interested Leicester Democrats and left-leaning Independents.

Who should attend: Residents from Precincts 52.1, 53.1, 63.1, 68.1, 69.1, and 681 in Leicester, Newfound, Sandy Mush, and Alexander who are interested in organizing to strengthen our community

Join Black Mountain neighbors for Coffee & Conversation. Hosted by Precinct 34.1. All are welcome.

Who should attend: All members of Black Mountain cluster

A chance to meet and share concerns and ideas.

Who should attend: All welcome!

from NCDP:

This canvass is our chance to protect democracy at the door. Thousands of North Carolinians are on the NC Board of Elections "Registration Repair" list simply because their voter registration is missing an ID number. If we don’t help them fix it now, they will be required to cast a provisional ballot next time they vote.

You’ll have powerful one-on-one conversations that clear up confusion, walk your neighbors through their options, and make sure voters' voices are heard.

This is a statewide, self-scheduled canvass! Here's how it works:

1) Register for a time to join the virtual field office.

2) Look out for the confirmation email from Mobilize. This email will have important information about how to prepare for this canvass, including a recorded training and canvasser manual.

3) Join the virtual field office at your shift time to get a turf close to you.

4) Knock your assigned doors within a week!

from NCDP:

JOIN FIELD TEAM JUSTICE!

Field Team Justice is NCDP’s network of grassroots volunteers dedicated to electing Justice Anita Earls and our Court of Appeals candidates next year.

We’re launching our Anytime/Anywhere Canvassing program—an easy, flexible way to help voters learn about our judicial candidates. We’re putting powerful tools in your hands so you can grow this movement right from your own neighborhood.

HOW TO JOIN:

• Attend our kickoff training on January 28, featuring a detailed walkthrough of the program and a ✨ special appearance by Justice Anita Earls. ✨

• Then canvass anytime, anywhere.

HOW IT WORKS:

• Canvass wherever you are, and recruit friends to join you!

• Enter a list number in MiniVAN (same one for everyone!)

• Automatically receive the 15 closest doors where there are voters we need to reach.

• We’ll meet monthly to share updates and welcome new volunteers.

Join fellow Democrats and unaffiliated voters for a watch party of the NC-11 Congressional Democratic Candidate Forum. Enjoy lively conversations, camaraderie and fun. This is a BYOB gathering.

Everyone is welcome.

from North Carolina District 11 Democrats:

We have five candidates running for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 11th District. Jamie Ager, Zelda Briarwood, Richard Hudspeth, Paul Maddox, and Lee Whipple have filed to run for this seat.

The 11th District will hold a forum on Wednesday, January 28th beginning promptly at 7:00pm at the Ferguson Auditorium on the AB Tech campus. Doors open at 6:30pm.

Charles Perez of WLOS will be moderating. For those who cannot attend but want to see and hear the candidates, the event will be livestreamed and can be viewed by going to the live link on www.wlos.com, or by going to the WLOS YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ABC13Channel.

We are looking forward to hearing from all the candidates, and we hope you will join us either in person or online.

Please refer any questions to NC11 Dems Chair Beth Jones: chair@nc11democrats.org

Since June, this event has been very popular with our town residents, so we are continuing it in the winter. The town gave us another 3 month permit, so weather permitting, please join us for our weekly Protests and Sign Waving at the Weaverville Clock on Main St from 4:45-5:30.

Our group has grown every week and enjoys the supportive waves and honks from the Weaverville citizens. Bring your signs and your joy. We also bring donations of food and supplies to the First Baptist Church as our way of “giving back.” Non-perishable food items such as dry black beans and protein bars, and cleaning supplies are requested.

Who should attend: Our 8 precincts in the N. Buncombe Cluster but all are welcome.

Join us for our weekly sign-waving / protests at the corner of Charlotte St. and Chestnut St.
Our group hopes to grow every week and enjoy the supportive waves and honks from the folks driving past. Bring your signs and your joy.

Come join us at BCDP Headquarters for a poll greeter training session with Bridget Ferguson, BCDP 2nd Vice Chair/Training, to learn best practices for engaging with voters during Primary early voting and on election day. Whether you're a seasoned greeter or first-timer, training will prepare you for the most effective ways to assist voters.

Who should attend: All volunteers who plan to poll greet in the upcoming Primary

from NCDP:

This canvass is our chance to protect democracy at the door. Thousands of North Carolinians are on the NC Board of Elections "Registration Repair" list simply because their voter registration is missing an ID number. If we don’t help them fix it now, they will be required to cast a provisional ballot next time they vote.

You’ll have powerful one-on-one conversations that clear up confusion, walk your neighbors through their options, and make sure voters' voices are heard.

This is a statewide, self-scheduled canvass! Here's how it works:

1) Register for a time to join the virtual field office.

2) Look out for the confirmation email from Mobilize. This email will have important information about how to prepare for this canvass, including a recorded training and canvasser manual.

3) Join the virtual field office at your shift time to get a turf close to you.

4) Knock your assigned doors within a week!

Come join us as pairs of volunteers register people to vote in shifts at the North Asheville Tailgate Market. (You don't have to be available the entire 10:00-1:00 period.) Please do not wear any clothing that identifies you as a member of a particular party. This work is non-partisan.

Who should attend: Anyone wishing to register voters. Prior to the event, those who sign up will be contacted by the coordinator with further information.

Organized by Precinct 22.2

All Dems and left-leaning Unaffiliates are welcome to join us for the Buncombe Dems Monthly Meeting. We’ll be providing updates and discussing plans going forward into the vitally important 2026 Primary and General Election.

In addition, with our deep gratitude to Ed Kramer for his dedicated service as First Vice Chair, we must note that he has chosen to step down from that role. Therefore, we will hold a County Executive Committee election for the 1st VC position. All Precinct Chairs, Vice Chairs, Affiliate Organization Presidents, Democratic Elected Officials and State Executive Committee Members are eligible to vote and encouraged to attend.

Meet your neighbor and County Commissioner candidate Lonnie Israel, enjoy a fantastic BBQ meal, and find out why "Conserving our Future" is important to Lonnie.

Frank Brooks, well-known griller, will be manning the BBQ with meat that is hickory smoked for 12 hours. The BBQ will be served with butter-drizzled red potatoes and slaw and costs $15 per plate. Drinks and desserts will also be available.

For more information on Lonnie's campaign: lonnieisraelforbuncombe.com

Who should attend: All Democrats and friends of Lonnie Israel from the Leicester Precincts, as well as any one supporting Lonnie's campaign for County Commissioner in Buncombe County District 2.

Get ready to canvass in West Asheville. Download the Minivan app on your phone to prepare, and we will show you how to use it to canvass Democrats and unaffiliated folks to encourage them to vote for Martin Moore in the March 3 primary. End the day with a warm beverage at Odd's Cafe for a quick debrief when you've finished your list(s)!

Supporters of Martin Moore and new volunteers are encouraged to come, meet like-minded folks, get active in the 2026 Primary, and inform voters about the race for District Attorney. We will pair you up with an experienced canvasser and have staff supporting this event.

Who should attend: All Democrats and left-leaning UNA friends of Martin Moore from Buncombe County

Let’s get out the vote! Join us at East Asheville Library for a short training and then canvassing launch for the primary. Learn how to talk to your neighbors and provide information about the upcoming primary election.

If you are willing to share information with your democratic leaning neighbors in Beverly Hills/Redwood Forest areas or homes near East Asheville Library, join us!

Please be sure to bring your fully charged phone. We will be using the MiniVan canvassing app, which you will download to access your turfs.

Who should attend: All interested Democrats and Democratic leaning unaffiliated residents in precinct 6.1

Join candidate James Mills for a meet and greet to learn more about his campaign for District Court Judge Seat 3.

All are welcome!

We have elections in 2026 and need you to defend free and fair elections! Learn the ins and outs of being a volunteer Inside Poll Observer, where you'll make sure that the new Republican precinct officials follow the law and that voters are allowed to cast their ballots in the March primary.

Our agenda includes

• Poll Observer basics

• What to expect at the Polling Place

• What you’re looking for

• Solving problems + reporting issues

Join us for our monthly meeting, where we will be discussing strategies for reaching out to more voters in our precincts, plans for the March primary, and ways we can support our community during these times. Bring your neighbors and family members with you - it's all hands on deck. Light refreshments will be provided.

Who should attend: All Democrats and left-leaning independents who live in Precincts 30.2 and 30.3

Come join us for a virtual poll greeter training session, with Bridget Ferguson, BCDP 2nd Vice Chair/Training, to learn best practices for engaging with voters during Primary early voting and on election day. Whether you're a seasoned greeter or first-timer, training will prepare you for the most effective ways to assist voters.

Who should attend: All volunteers who plan to poll greet in the upcoming Primary

A Zoom link to join the meeting will be sent to attendees at registration.

Come join us at the Montford/Klondyke/Hillcrest Precinct 2.1 monthly meeting where will be discussing our 2026 plan to execute grassroots activities, get organized for the primaries and prepare for the upcoming Annual Precinct Organizing Meeting on Saturday, Feb. 21.

Who should attend: All Precinct 2.1 Democrats and left-leaning unaffiliateds

Join Black Mountain neighbors for Coffee & Conversation. Hosted by Precinct 34.1. All are welcome.

Who should attend: All members of Black Mountain cluster

A chance to meet and share concerns and ideas.

Who should attend: All welcome!

Come join us to protest the Trump administration, Chuck Edwards, cuts to Medicaid, ICE, etc. Bring your signs and friends each Wednesday starting Feb. 4!

Who should attend: All are welcome especially those in Riceville, Swannanoa, and East Asheville.

Join us every first Wednesday of the month for our meeting of the Buncombe County Democratic Party Labor Caucus addressing the needs of Buncombe’s workers.

Who should attend: This is event is open to all members of the community.

Join us for our weekly sign-waving / protests at the corner of Charlotte St. and Chestnut St.
Our group hopes to grow every week and enjoy the supportive waves and honks from the folks driving past. Bring your signs and your joy.

Please note: We are pushing back the time now that the days are longer.

We have extra signs!

Come join us for a virtual poll greeter training session, with Bridget Ferguson, BCDP 2nd Vice Chair/Training, to learn best practices for engaging with voters during Primary early voting and on election day. Whether you're a seasoned greeter or first-timer, training will prepare you for the most effective ways to assist voters.

Who should attend: All volunteers who plan to poll greet in the upcoming Primary

A Zoom link to join the meeting will be sent to attendees at registration.

Our North Buncombe Rural Mini Cluster is up and running! We had 21 attendees in January, and everyone is excited to work together and share ideas that may work in our rural precincts. We learned how important each of these rural precincts are as the demographics are changing to benefit DEMS, and people want to be engaged and not feel isolated.

Our strategy is for “neighbors to talk to neighbors.” Join us for a fun outreach training on how to talk to your DEM or UNA-DEM neighbors on your street and we’ll provide you with invitation flyers to hand out for our Annual Precinct Organizing Meeting on FEB 21st. For those who wish, we’ll follow up the training with knocking on some doors to get to know those neighbors on your streets.

Who should attend: Democrats and DEM-leaning Independents in the 4 rural North Buncombe precincts: 40.2 - Flat Creek, 41.1 - French Broad Fire, 50.1 Barnardsville, 51.2 Brookstone Church

Come join us as pairs of volunteers register people to vote in shifts at the North Asheville Tailgate Market. (You don't have to be available the entire 10:00-1:00 period.) Please do not wear any clothing that identifies you as a member of a particular party. This work is non-partisan.

Who should attend: Anyone wishing to register voters. Prior to the event, those who sign up will be contacted by the coordinator with further information.

Organized by Precinct 22.2

The five Buncombe County Democratic Party Clusters that include parts of the City of Asheville are collaborating on an Asheville City Council Democratic Candidate Meet & Greet!

Get to know the Dems running for Asheville City Council. There are 15 Democratic candidates running for three seats. The Primary, which is non-partisan, will winnow the total field down to six that will run for the three seats in the General Election.

This unique opportunity to meet the Dems running for AVL Council will be held on Saturday, February 7th, 2026, starting at 11am at BCDP Headquarters. We’ll start with brief candidate self-introductions, and then the candidates will spread out so guests can stop by and have conversations with individual candidates.

Hosted by the following BCDP Clusters: Downtown, East Asheville, North Asheville, South Buncombe, West Asheville.

Meet long time Buncombe County resident and County Commissioner candidate for District 2, Lonnie Israel; enjoy a fantastic BBQ meal; and find out why "Conserving our Future" is important to Lonnie.

Frank Brooks, well-known griller, will be manning the BBQ which is hickory smoked for 12 hours. The BBQ plus sides and a drink costs $15. BBQ By the pound is $20/lb.

For more information on Lonnie's campaign: lonnieisraelforbuncombe.com

Who should attend: All Democrats and friends of Lonnie Israel from the Weaverville and Woodfin Precincts, as well as any one supporting Lonnie's campaign for County Commissioner in Buncombe County District 2

Many of us are frustrated or deeply concerned about what’s happening in our government right now — the erosion of trust, the lack of accountability, and the growing sense that our voices aren’t being heard. If that resonates with you, you’re not alone.

Meet your neighbors. Share ideas. Get involved. Connect with others who care about change. Learn about ways to take action that match your skills, schedule, and interests.

We know it’s easier to stay home, doomscroll, or tune out altogether, so...

Why show up? Change happens when you’re willing to go outside your comfort zone, meet your neighbors, and discern how you want to get involved.

At this community meeting: You'll learn how to make your voice heard regarding local issues, NC state races and how to get out the vote.

Come meet your neighbors and explore how we can make a difference together!

(Note: We meet in the basement of the brewery.)

Who should attend: Residents of Downtown Asheville are welcome, especially if you live in South Slope, Wecan, and South French Broad neighborhoods. This event is being organized by Precinct 11.1 leadership.

The Black Mountain Democrats invite you to join us on Monday, February 9, three days before early voting begins, for a forum featuring candidates vying for the Democratic nomination in North Carolina's 11th Congressional district.

All five candidates--Jamie Ager, Zelda Briarwood, Richard Hudspeth, Paul Maddox, and Lee Whipple--have been invited to participate. The moderator will be Tom Fiedler, politics reporter for Asheville Watchdog.

Who should attend: All area residents are welcome, but especially those eligible to vote in the Democratic primary. That includes both registered Democrats and unaffiliated voters.

Do you like to read? Do you want to build community? Do you want to fight fascism? Join us for our reading group, meeting monthly on Mondays, where we do all of this and have fun while doing it!

This month, we're reading "From Dictatorship to Democracy: A Guide to Nonviolent Resistance" by Gene Sharp. (Free pdfs of this book are available online.) All are welcome to join, even if you haven't read the book. However, I am strongly encouraging everyone to read this one before attending.

Who should attend: All Democrats and left-leaning independents

We have elections in 2026 and need you to defend free and fair elections! Learn the ins and outs of being a volunteer Inside Poll Observer, where you'll make sure that the new Republican precinct officials follow the law and that voters are allowed to cast their ballots in the March primary.

Our agenda includes

• Poll Observer basics

• What to expect at the Polling Place

• What you’re looking for

• Solving problems + reporting issues

Meet your neighbors. Share ideas. Get involved. Connect with others who care about the city, county, state, and the country. Learn about ways to take action that match your skills, schedule, and interests.

Who should attend: Democrats and left-leaning voters, especially those in Precinct 17.1 - Grove Park, Sunset Mountain environs.

Meet the County Commissioner Candidates for District 2: Lonnie Israel and Terry Threadwell.

Hear from these two Democratic candidates running for the District 2 seat in our upcoming Democratic Primary Election. Learn about their values and what their priorities are for Buncombe County. Bring your questions. Engage in a dialogue about the needs of our community and how our County Commissioners may serve them.

The Swannanoa/ Riceville community is welcome. Especially Democrats and Unaffiliated voters who live in District 2: Riceville precinct 61.1 and Swannanoa precincts 65.1 & 66.1.

Join Black Mountain neighbors for Coffee & Conversation. Hosted by Precinct 34.1. All are welcome.

Who should attend: All members of Black Mountain cluster

A chance to meet and share concerns and ideas.

Who should attend: All welcome!

Come join us to protest the Trump administration, Chuck Edwards, cuts to Medicaid, ICE, etc. Bring your signs and friends each Wednesday starting Feb. 4!

Who should attend: All are welcome especially those in Riceville, Swannanoa, and East Asheville.

Mark your calendars for an evening of conversation, community, and cider! Enjoy refreshing drinks from Asheville’s own Noble Cider while connecting with neighbors and volunteers who are working to move our community forward.

Whether you want to get more involved or want to enjoy a cider and chat, we’d love to see you there! Let’s raise a glass to building a better tomorrow — together!

Who should attend: Leicester, Alexander, Sandy Mush, Newfound, West Asheville, and Hominies Democrats and left-leaning unaffiliated voters who are interested in great conversation, a chance to meet the community, and/or a delicious local cider.

Come join us for this opportunity for the neighborhoods to meet Democratic City Council candidates. Each candidate may speak for 3 minutes about their priorities for the community, and then we will open for questions as well as milling around to meet each other. Candidates for other races may introduce themselves but are not allowed to campaign at this event. Developing relationships is important, and this is just a start.

We'll have some snacks!

Who should attend: We will very much promote this event and encourage the residents of Precinct 10.1 to attend. Everyone is welcome!

Join us for our weekly sign-waving / protests at the corner of Charlotte St. and Chestnut St.
Our group hopes to grow every week and enjoy the supportive waves and honks from the folks driving past. Bring your signs and your joy.

Please note: We are pushing back the time now that the days are longer.

We have extra signs!

Come join us as pairs of volunteers register people to vote in shifts at the North Asheville Tailgate Market. (You don't have to be available the entire 10:00-1:00 period.) Please do not wear any clothing that identifies you as a member of a particular party. This work is non-partisan.

Who should attend: Anyone wishing to register voters. Prior to the event, those who sign up will be contacted by the coordinator with further information.

Organized by Precinct 22.2

We have elections in 2026 and need you to defend free and fair elections! Learn the ins and outs of being a volunteer Inside Poll Observer, where you'll make sure that the new Republican precinct officials follow the law and that voters are allowed to cast their ballots in the March primary.

Our agenda includes

• Poll Observer basics

• What to expect at the Polling Place

• What you’re looking for

• Solving problems + reporting issues

Join Black Mountain neighbors for Coffee & Conversation. Hosted by Precinct 34.1. All are welcome.

Who should attend: All members of Black Mountain cluster

A chance to meet and share concerns and ideas.

Who should attend: All welcome!

Come join us to protest the Trump administration, Chuck Edwards, cuts to Medicaid, ICE, etc. Bring your signs and friends each Wednesday starting Feb. 4!

Who should attend: All are welcome especially those in Riceville, Swannanoa, and East Asheville.

Join your West Asheville Neighbors at our monthly WOW hosted by One World Brewing on Haywood. Each WOW event includes ample time to socialize and network with fellow Democrats and progressive unaffiliated voters, elected officials, and candidates. Each month, we bring a substantive and topical panel discussion, an interesting speaker, and/or an opportunity to meet and hear from candidates running for office in NC and Buncombe County.

Plan to join us each third Wednesday, purchase a beverage, talk politics, and learn of ways to take meaningful action to secure a win in November.

Who should attend: Registered Democrats and progressive-minded unaffiliated voters

Join us for our weekly sign-waving / protests at the corner of Charlotte St. and Chestnut St.
Our group hopes to grow every week and enjoy the supportive waves and honks from the folks driving past. Bring your signs and your joy.

Please note: We are pushing back the time now that the days are longer.

We have extra signs!

Each month we discuss a book the group has agreed upon at the previous meeting. In February we will discuss "A Flower Traveled in My Blood," by Haley Cohen Gilliland. This book from 2025 reveals the true story of the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo. These grandmothers courageously took on the Argentine government to find their stolen grandchildren.

Who should attend: Anyone who wants to read and discuss books of interest with fellow left-leaning readers.

Please join the Swannanoa/Riceville Democrats for our annual meeting! This meeting is our cluster’s kickoff for the 2026 election. Our annual meeting helps galvanize and energize concerned Democrats and left-leaning unaffiliated folks to get involved and get organized. With everything happening locally, at the state level, and nationally, it’s vitally important to get involved and get organized.

The meeting will be held at the Swannanoa Bee Tree Fire Station, Saturday, Feb. 21st, from 9-11:30 AM. We will welcome NC-114 Representative Eric Ager and NC-115 Representative Lindsey Prather as our guest speakers to open the session.

Attendees will meet with their precincts for the annual precinct organizing. Be prepared to discuss action plans with your precinct, possibly elect new officers for vacancies, elect delegates to the County Democratic Convention, and donate to meet your precinct’s modest annual dues. Light refreshments will be served.

Whether you’ve attended in past years or are brand new to the Swannanoa/Riceville area, we look forward to meeting you and having you become part of our thriving and active community.

Who should attend: Democrats and left-leaning unaffiliated voters residing in precincts 61.1, 62.1, 64.1, 65.1, and 66.1. To find your precinct, you can visit the NC Board of Election’s Voter Lookup tool: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/

Come join us as pairs of volunteers register people to vote in shifts at the North Asheville Tailgate Market. (You don't have to be available the entire 10:00-1:00 period.) Please do not wear any clothing that identifies you as a member of a particular party. This work is non-partisan.

Who should attend: Anyone wishing to register voters. Prior to the event, those who sign up will be contacted by the coordinator with further information.

Organized by Precinct 22.2

Annual precinct meeting for all East Asheville precincts. We will have County Commissioner Martin Moore and State Senator Julie Mayfield as speakers, and we will discuss upcoming events for our cluster. Refreshments provided. Please join us!!

Who should attend: All interested Democrats living in East Asheville in Precincts: 6.1, 7.1, 9.1, 20.1, 21.1, 23.2, 23.3 and 25.1.

Come join the North Asheville/Woodfin Democrats at our Annual Meeting. This is our vital opportunity to energize, organize, and unify our voice as we look toward the 2026 election.

We will first meet as a group of 8 precincts of North Asheville/Woodfin to hear our featured speaker: Theo Nollert. Theo is a rising star and compelling next-generation voice in North Carolina politics and policy.

Theo's experience includes:

- Elected Official: Council Member for the Chapel Hill Town Council (Elected while in Graduate School at UNC).

- Policy Leader: Director of Policy with Carolina Forward.

- Communicator: A superb and inspiring speaker who can help us build momentum for 2026.

After Theo’s talk, we will break into our individual precinct groups to discuss precinct action plans for the primary and general election (and possibly elect new officers for any vacancies), and elect delegates to the County Democratic Convention.

Who should attend: Democrats and left-leaning unaffiliated voters residing in North AVL / Woodfin Precincts (3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 17.1, 22.2, 27.2, 28.1, 70.1). Whether you’ve attended in past years or are brand new to the North Asheville/ Woodfin area, we look forward to meeting you and having you become part of our thriving and active community.

Come join the Downtown Asheville Democrats as we gather our precincts for our Annual Meeting. This will be our opportunity to organize our precincts where we can vote for new officers to fill vacancies, plan initiatives to activate our volunteers for the upcoming elections in 2026, elect delegates to the County Democratic Convention, and donate to meet our precincts’ annual dues.

Following our opening program, we welcome Charles Martin, representing the At-Large District for the Buncombe Board of Education, and Jean Marie Christy, Buncombe County Clerk of Court, as our guest speakers.

All Democrats in precincts 1.1, 2.1, 8.2, 8.3, 10.1 and 11.1 are invited and encouraged to attend and participate, whether it’s your first time or have attended past annual organizing meetings, as we connect with our neighbors to work together towards a more fair and just future for all in our communities!

Please join the Black Mountain Democrats for our annual meeting! This meeting is our cluster’s kickoff for the 2026 election. With everything happening in Washington, it’s vitally important to get involved and get organized. Democracy won’t save itself!

Following our opening program, we will welcome NC-114 Representative Eric Ager as our guest speaker.

Then attendees will meet with their precincts for the annual precinct organizing. Be prepared to discuss action plans with your precinct, possibly elect new Officers for vacancies, elect delegates to the County Democratic Convention, and donate to meet your precinct’s modest annual dues. Light refreshments will be served.

Whether you’ve attended in past years or are brand new to the Black Mountain area, we look forward to meeting you and having you become part of our thriving and active community.

Who should attend: Democrats and left-leaning unaffiliated voters residing in precincts 32.1, 33.2, 33.3, 34.1, 35.1, 36.1, and 37.1. To find your precinct, you can visit the NC Board of Election’s Voter Lookup tool: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/

(Please do not park in the fire lanes next to the school. Please reserve the parking spaces in front of the school for mobility challenged neighbors. Additional parking is available in the school parking lot.)

Join the South Buncombe Cluster for our annual Precinct Organizing Meeting on February 21st. Hear from speakers, learn our plans to WIN in Buncombe County and beyond this year, and then confab with your local Democrats on exactly how we'll be collaborating to ensure a winning year.

All Dems and Dem-leaning folk from South Buncombe - Precincts 18.2, 19.1, 29.2, 30.2, 30.3, 31.1, 54.2, 55.1 and 56.2 - are welcome! If you know your Precinct please select it from the dropdown when you sign up to attend at the link below. If not, that’s OK, or you can look it up using the Voter Search tool at the NC State Board of Elections.

We are waiting on final confirmation for our Valley Springs Middle School location and 2pm start time, but please sign up to attend and we'll keep you posted if there are any changes.

Our Annual North Buncombe Democrats meeting galvanizes and energizes our voters to get involved and get organized. With all that is happening in this Administration, it’s more important than ever to join together with solid plans to save our country from total dismantling.

Note this NEW venue (N. Buncombe Middle School) and NEW time (3:00 on Saturday Feb 21st). Drive around to the Main Entrance by the white poles.

Following our opening program and a Keynote from Lindsey Prather, our #115 NC House Representation, attendees will circle up with their precinct for the Annual Precinct meeting. Be prepared to discuss action plans with your precinct, possibly elect new Officers for vacancies, elect delegates to the County Democratic Convention and donate to meet your precinct’s modest annual dues.

Whether you’ve attended in past years or are brand new to the North Buncombe area, we look forward to meeting you and having you become part of our thriving and active community.

Who should attend: Democrats and left-leaning unaffiliated voters residing in North Buncombe Precincts (40.2, 41.1, 50.1, 51.2, 58.1, 59.1, 67.1, 71.1) are welcome to attend.

We have elections in 2026 and need you to defend free and fair elections! Learn the ins and outs of being a volunteer Inside Poll Observer, where you'll make sure that the new Republican precinct officials follow the law and that voters are allowed to cast their ballots in the March primary.

Our agenda includes

• Poll Observer basics

• What to expect at the Polling Place

• What you’re looking for

• Solving problems + reporting issues

Join Black Mountain neighbors for Coffee & Conversation. Hosted by Precinct 34.1. All are welcome.

Who should attend: All members of Black Mountain cluster

A chance to meet and share concerns and ideas.

Who should attend: All welcome!

Come join us to protest the Trump administration, Chuck Edwards, cuts to Medicaid, ICE, etc. Bring your signs and friends each Wednesday starting Feb. 4!

Who should attend: All are welcome especially those in Riceville, Swannanoa, and East Asheville.

from NCDP:

JOIN FIELD TEAM JUSTICE!

Field Team Justice is NCDP’s network of grassroots volunteers dedicated to electing Justice Anita Earls and our Court of Appeals candidates next year.

We’re launching our Anytime/Anywhere Canvassing program—an easy, flexible way to help voters learn about our judicial candidates. We’re putting powerful tools in your hands so you can grow this movement right from your own neighborhood.

HOW TO JOIN:

• Attend our kickoff training on January 28, featuring a detailed walkthrough of the program and a ✨ special appearance by Justice Anita Earls. ✨

• Then canvass anytime, anywhere.

HOW IT WORKS:

• Canvass wherever you are, and recruit friends to join you!

• Enter a list number in MiniVAN (same one for everyone!)

• Automatically receive the 15 closest doors where there are voters we need to reach.

• We’ll meet monthly to share updates and welcome new volunteers.

Join us for our weekly sign-waving / protests at the corner of Charlotte St. and Chestnut St.
Our group hopes to grow every week and enjoy the supportive waves and honks from the folks driving past. Bring your signs and your joy.

Please note: We are pushing back the time now that the days are longer.

We have extra signs!

Come join us as pairs of volunteers register people to vote in shifts at the North Asheville Tailgate Market. (You don't have to be available the entire 10:00-1:00 period.) Please do not wear any clothing that identifies you as a member of a particular party. This work is non-partisan.

Who should attend: Anyone wishing to register voters. Prior to the event, those who sign up will be contacted by the coordinator with further information.

Organized by Precinct 22.2

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The road to a Democratic victory in 2026 runs straight through Buncombe County.
If we want to send Roy Cooper to the U.S. Senate, keep Justice Anita Earls on the North Carolina Supreme Court, and kick Chuck Edwards out of Congress, we have to start strong. That means investing early in organizing on the ground.

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Your ticket purchase has direct impacts:

• Powers our texting program to reach voters with election information.

• Supports volunteer recruitment and training efforts.

• Funds canvassing and voter outreach in key precincts.

• Allows us to build critical Get Out the Vote infrastructure that makes Democratic wins possible.

Every donation goes toward building the system we need that turns energy into votes! When we show up together, we strengthen everything we’re working toward — but when we invest together, we build the infrastructure needed to win races up and down the ballot.

Come join us to protest the Trump administration, Chuck Edwards, cuts to Medicaid, ICE, etc. Bring your signs and friends each Wednesday starting Feb. 4!

Who should attend: All are welcome especially those in Riceville, Swannanoa, and East Asheville.

Join us every first Wednesday of the month for our meeting of the Buncombe County Democratic Party Labor Caucus addressing the needs of Buncombe’s workers.

Who should attend: This is event is open to all members of the community.

Join us for our weekly sign-waving / protests at the corner of Charlotte St. and Chestnut St.
Our group hopes to grow every week and enjoy the supportive waves and honks from the folks driving past. Bring your signs and your joy.

Please note: We are pushing back the time now that the days are longer.

We have extra signs!

Many of us are frustrated or deeply concerned about what’s happening in our government right now — the erosion of trust, the lack of accountability, and the growing sense that our voices aren’t being heard. If that resonates with you, you’re not alone.

Meet your neighbors. Share ideas. Get involved. Connect with others who care about change. Learn about ways to take action that match your skills, schedule, and interests.

We know it’s easier to stay home, doomscroll, or tune out altogether, so...

Why show up? Change happens when you’re willing to go outside your comfort zone, meet your neighbors, and discern how you want to get involved.

At this community meeting: You'll learn how to make your voice heard regarding local issues, NC state races and how to get out the vote.

Come meet your neighbors and explore how we can make a difference together!

(Note: We meet in the basement of the brewery.)

Who should attend: Residents of Downtown Asheville are welcome, especially if you live in South Slope, Wecan, and South French Broad neighborhoods. This event is being organized by Precinct 11.1 leadership.

Meet your neighbors. Share ideas. Get involved. Connect with others who care about the city, county, state, and the country. Learn about ways to take action that match your skills, schedule, and interests.

Who should attend: Democrats and left-leaning voters, especially those in Precinct 17.1 - Grove Park, Sunset Mountain environs.

Everyone enjoyed gathering at Zillicoah Beer Co in January so much, with good conversations, information gathering and the sharing/venting of concerns, that we’re meeting again! Join us on March 10th, starting at 5:30 — but come when it’s convenient for you! Since this will be AFTER the Primary election, we’ll know WHO to promote for the November mid-terms and what strategies we’ll use in Precinct #71.1.

We’ll meet inside (unless the weather is great outdoors), and there is also a food truck there for dinner if you like!

Who should attend: Dems and Dem-leaning Independents from Precinct 71.1.

Come join us to protest the Trump administration, Chuck Edwards, cuts to Medicaid, ICE, etc. Bring your signs and friends each Wednesday starting Feb. 4!

Who should attend: All are welcome especially those in Riceville, Swannanoa, and East Asheville.

Join us for our weekly sign-waving / protests at the corner of Charlotte St. and Chestnut St.
Our group hopes to grow every week and enjoy the supportive waves and honks from the folks driving past. Bring your signs and your joy.

Please note: We are pushing back the time now that the days are longer.

We have extra signs!

Come join us to protest the Trump administration, Chuck Edwards, cuts to Medicaid, ICE, etc. Bring your signs and friends each Wednesday starting Feb. 4!

Who should attend: All are welcome especially those in Riceville, Swannanoa, and East Asheville.

Join us for our weekly sign-waving / protests at the corner of Charlotte St. and Chestnut St.
Our group hopes to grow every week and enjoy the supportive waves and honks from the folks driving past. Bring your signs and your joy.

Please note: We are pushing back the time now that the days are longer.

We have extra signs!

Come join us to protest the Trump administration, Chuck Edwards, cuts to Medicaid, ICE, etc. Bring your signs and friends each Wednesday starting Feb. 4!

Who should attend: All are welcome especially those in Riceville, Swannanoa, and East Asheville.

Join us for our weekly sign-waving / protests at the corner of Charlotte St. and Chestnut St.
Our group hopes to grow every week and enjoy the supportive waves and honks from the folks driving past. Bring your signs and your joy.

Please note: We are pushing back the time now that the days are longer.

We have extra signs!

Join us for our weekly sign-waving / protests at the corner of Charlotte St. and Chestnut St.
Our group hopes to grow every week and enjoy the supportive waves and honks from the folks driving past. Bring your signs and your joy.

Please note: We are pushing back the time now that the days are longer.

We have extra signs!

Join us for our weekly sign-waving / protests at the corner of Charlotte St. and Chestnut St.
Our group hopes to grow every week and enjoy the supportive waves and honks from the folks driving past. Bring your signs and your joy.

Please note: We are pushing back the time now that the days are longer.

We have extra signs!

Many of us are frustrated or deeply concerned about what’s happening in our government right now — the erosion of trust, the lack of accountability, and the growing sense that our voices aren’t being heard. If that resonates with you, you’re not alone.

Meet your neighbors. Share ideas. Get involved. Connect with others who care about change. Learn about ways to take action that match your skills, schedule, and interests.

We know it’s easier to stay home, doomscroll, or tune out altogether, so...

Why show up? Change happens when you’re willing to go outside your comfort zone, meet your neighbors, and discern how you want to get involved.

At this community meeting: You'll learn how to make your voice heard regarding local issues, NC state races and how to get out the vote.

Come meet your neighbors and explore how we can make a difference together!

(Note: We meet in the basement of the brewery.)

Who should attend: Residents of Downtown Asheville are welcome, especially if you live in South Slope, Wecan, and South French Broad neighborhoods. This event is being organized by Precinct 11.1 leadership.

Meet your neighbors. Share ideas. Get involved. Connect with others who care about the city, county, state, and the country. Learn about ways to take action that match your skills, schedule, and interests.

Who should attend: Democrats and left-leaning voters, especially those in Precinct 17.1 - Grove Park, Sunset Mountain environs.

Join us for our weekly sign-waving / protests at the corner of Charlotte St. and Chestnut St.
Our group hopes to grow every week and enjoy the supportive waves and honks from the folks driving past. Bring your signs and your joy.

Please note: We are pushing back the time now that the days are longer.

We have extra signs!

Join us for our weekly sign-waving / protests at the corner of Charlotte St. and Chestnut St.
Our group hopes to grow every week and enjoy the supportive waves and honks from the folks driving past. Bring your signs and your joy.

Please note: We are pushing back the time now that the days are longer.

We have extra signs!

Join us for our weekly sign-waving / protests at the corner of Charlotte St. and Chestnut St.
Our group hopes to grow every week and enjoy the supportive waves and honks from the folks driving past. Bring your signs and your joy.

Please note: We are pushing back the time now that the days are longer.

We have extra signs!

Many of us are frustrated or deeply concerned about what’s happening in our government right now — the erosion of trust, the lack of accountability, and the growing sense that our voices aren’t being heard. If that resonates with you, you’re not alone.

Meet your neighbors. Share ideas. Get involved. Connect with others who care about change. Learn about ways to take action that match your skills, schedule, and interests.

We know it’s easier to stay home, doomscroll, or tune out altogether, so...

Why show up? Change happens when you’re willing to go outside your comfort zone, meet your neighbors, and discern how you want to get involved.

At this community meeting: You'll learn how to make your voice heard regarding local issues, NC state races and how to get out the vote.

Come meet your neighbors and explore how we can make a difference together!

(Note: We meet in the basement of the brewery.)

Who should attend: Residents of Downtown Asheville are welcome, especially if you live in South Slope, Wecan, and South French Broad neighborhoods. This event is being organized by Precinct 11.1 leadership.