Henderson County NC Democrats

08/30/2026

Incoming: Good Energy!!!

08/29/2026

We're all tired and worn out by the chaos, but we have to keep on showing up. We're accomplishing more than they want us to think!!

🎉 WIN: A slate of anti-voting measures in North Carolina is unlikely to take effect before the midterms — thanks to voters taking action to defend their rights.

The GOP-controlled elections board approved stricter mail voting standards and ID requirements despite sharp public criticism.

Find more details on how the public fought back at the link in the comments below.

08/29/2026

Everyone is invited to help with our booth or march with the HCDP contingent in the NC Apple Festival parade!

Parade details:
Our theme is equality and justice for all
Lineup starts at 2 p.m. in the Hendersonville HS parking lot on MON Sept. 7
Parade starts at 5 Points (POPS) and ends at the end of Main at Caldwell St.

Theme: equality and justice for all

Marchers can wear any politically correct attire you wish, keeping in mind the spectators are of mixed political affiliations

Parade organizers are not allowing throwing of objects to the spectators or leaving the formation unless it is medically necessary

Water will be available for participants

Carpooling suggested

Those who do not want to march the whole distance can join the contingent at any point along the route.

Plus: We'll have a booth! Sign up to work a shift and meet fellow Dems & friends by visiting our website at myhcdp.com

08/25/2026

08/23/2026

There’s a buzz heading into the 70-days-before-election mark. Roy Cooper attracted 200+ supporters and voters shared personal stories about rising costs—from childcare to skyrocketing insurance premiums. Read more about why Democrats are energized and what issues are driving turnout: https://wix.to/BB17RLP

There's definitely excitement in the air as we near the 70-days-before-election mark.Roy Cooper, our ex-governor and Senate candidate, met with an adoring crowd of more than 200 people on Thursday, Aug. 20. His focus on "make stuff cost less" was made real by two women who spoke about rising costs.....

08/21/2026

Worth the read:

As a candidate for the legislature, Jennifer Balkcom opposed Medicaid expansion and voted for North Carolina’s 12-week abortion ban.

She has previously said that “abortion is never medically necessary” and “I do not support Medicaid expansion in North Carolina to cover childless, able-bodied adults.”

Asheville pediatrician Dr. Rachel Brown explained how there are situations where pregnancy-related complications make abortion the only solution to save a mother’s life.

Dr. Laura Helfman, who has experience working in emergency rooms across western North Carolina, says Medicaid expansion was life-changing for the region and her patients.

08/21/2026

Join us for Morning Momentum SAT August 22 at the VFW as candidates Doyle Brown and John Morgan discuss the impact of decisions made by the NC General Assembly. They will also share their ideas to make our government work for us, not for corporations and billionaires. We’ll get started at 9:30. See our website for details: myhcdp.com

08/21/2026

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