Primary Election Day for the 2026 election cycle.

Join us at The Dispensary & Upper Club (271 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine, NC 28777) for our Holiday Party. We ask that you bring a side dish to share and pop-top canned item to donate. All donations benefit the Spruce Pine Beacon Center. Please RSVP using the link: https://mcdpnc.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d97b2aa406c1f797f27e36141&id=9a127f0824&e=87a7ebc93f

Election Day for the municipal elections in Bakersville and Spruce Pine.

The purpose of this meeting will be to make final preparations for the upcoming municipal elections (including canvassing) and to begin planning for the MCDP holiday party.

Our state is (even more) gerrymandered. Now what?

North Carolina Republicans just rammed through a gerrymandered map that steals yet another congressional district out from under North Carolina voters, tilting our delegation 11–3 in their own favor – because Donald Trump asked them to!

The North Carolina Democratic Party is putting out this volunteer all-call: find out what just happened, what might happen next, and what we ALL need to do about it. The call will be at 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

We'll hear from the Honorable G.K. Butterfield Jr. and NCDP's Voter Protection Director, Cat Lawson.

We have a path out of this mess. And we need everyone to KNOW. THE. PLAN.

RSVP now and tell your friends!

It should be an informative and inspiring night, so please sign up to attend this call on the Mobilize link by clicking here.

The Mitchell County Democratic Party (MCDP) will host a RETROSPECTIVE:  Hurricane Helene Resiliency program in the Sam Center of Mayland Commuity College at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 20th. 

Our guest speaker will be Dylan Rhoney who currently serves as the State Organizing Coordinator and reporter for the Cardinal & Pine. Rhoney is a graduate of Appalachian State University and hails from Morganton, NC. He is passionate about travel, politics, history, and all things North Carolina. 

Over the past year, Dylan Rhoney has led the way on Cardinal & Pine's coverage of Hurricane Helene and its lasting impact on Western North Carolina. His coverage includes a dozen articles, over 50 interviews, and several visits to communities across the region (including Mitchell County), featuring Helene survivors, community leaders, small business owners, and local elected officials. 
 
Rhoney will be sharing some of those stories in a presentation on October 20th, highlighting how Western North Carolina came together in the face of tragedy, the resilience of the region's communities, and the challenges that lie ahead to make Western North Carolina whole again.

It should be an informative and inspiring night, so please sign up to attend this event on the Mobilize link by clicking here.

Cardinal & Pine is a North Carolina-based newsroom of award-winning journalists with a modern take on sharing information and telling stories that impact our communities. Their stories are factual and focus on North Carolinians like us. The loss of local newspapers in North Carolina has left too many people without credible information about important issues. In the absence of strong reporting, misinformation spreads. They are dedicated to stopping misinformation from taking over our state.

The McDowell County Democrats have invited the Democrats in Mitchell, Avery, and Yancey Counties to Lake James for a hotdog cookout to thank everyone for their hard work and have a rally before the November 4th municipal elections.

They’ll being firing up the grill for a hotdog cookout at Lake James using the Black Bear Public Access.

Please register for the event at: bit.ly/3Vupo2Z and join us for a fun evening of food and fellowship with our fellow Democrats!

Hope to see you on October 18th at Lake James!

The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the Unity Picnic with Yancey, Avery, and McDowell Counties and prepare for the MCDP canvass to repair voter registrations and the upcoming municipal election in Bakersville.

The Mitchell County Democratic Party Executive Committee will meet to debrief from the August Sun-Kissed Social and to discuss upcoming events during the Fall.

The program includes a catered dinner and reception, and program.  Honorees from our District 11 counties will receive the 2025 Annual Ramsey Award, and one hard working Democrat in District 11 will receive the 2025 Democrat of the Year award. The MCDP will be presenting former State Senator Wanda H. Hunt with the Liston B. Ramsey Award at the Gala.

Nicole Quick, our keynote speaker for the Gala, serves as a Government Relations Officer for Carolina Forward, where she is on the front lines, working to create a more just, democratic, and prosperous North Carolina for every resident.

Drawing on a robust foundation as a community organizer, county Party chair, and legislative candidate, Nicole possesses an intimate understanding of North Carolina politics, which is instrumental in advancing Carolina Forward's critical goals at the state legislature.

A lifelong advocate, her passion for justice and equity — ensuring everyone has a fair shot — sparked her political engagement in college and continues to fuel her impactful work today.

The Mitchell County Democratic Party purchased a table of 8, and we would love to have you join us. If you would like to sit at the MCDP table at the Gala, please contact Chair Eddie Gouge at (202) 567-1340. Tickets are $115 per person and $75 for Young Democrats (age 35 and under).

Come join us for a relaxed summer evening of beer, wine, sodas, hors d'oeuvres, and good company in Bakersville at 5:00-8:00 p.m. on August 9th (Saturday)!

We will have some good food, enjoy some music, play some games, and have a chance to connect with fellow community members. Be sure to come for the sunshine, stay for the laughter, and don't miss your chance to win a special door prize!

In order for us to prepare for the actual number of guests attending our event, please register your attendance for our Sun-Kissed Social by clicking on the highlighted text in this sentence. Once you have registered, the actual address of the event will be sent to your email from the Mitchell County Democratic Party via Mobilize. 

We certainly look forward to seeing you next month on the 9th!