ONE LOCATION FOR EARLY VOTING FOR ANY MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS BEING HELD IN JOHNSTON COUNTY at JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS OFFICE, 205 S SECOND ST, SMITHFIELD, OCT 16-OCT 31, M-F 8am to 5pm, Sat Nov 1, 8am to 3pm (the only Saturday date).
Come volunteer at the NCDP booth at the NC State Fair! It's great fun to spend time with your fellow Democrats talking to voters, handing out free merch and enjoying the fair! You'll receive a special t-shirt and a ticket to get in free! Multiple volunteer spots across the 11 days. Hurry to get your spot!
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Calling all Johnston County Democrats, like minded Unaffiliated voters, and future former Republicans! Join us for a morning of knocking doors and talking with your friendly neighbors for Amanda Underwood for Clayton Town Council. No experience necessary! Learn more about Amanda Underwood at www.thinkclayton.com.
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This October 18th, stand with Indivisible Johnston County at the Clayton Town Square for No Kings Day—a nonpartisan, peaceful rally in defense of the American principles we all hold dear: democracy, accountability, and the rule of law.
Calling all Johnston County Democrats in the Kenly area! Join us for an afternoon of knocking doors and talking with your friendly Democratic neighbors about Latarish "Tasha" Neal for Kenly Town Council. No experience necessary and training is provided every Thursday on Zoom from 6-7pm and on-site the day of your shift
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Calling all Johnston County Democrats, like minded Unaffiliated voters, and future former Republicans! Join us for a morning of knocking doors and talking with your friendly neighbors for Amanda Underwood for Clayton Town Council. No experience necessary! Learn more about Amanda Underwood at www.thinkclayton.com.
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Monthly Meeting
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Please come out to hear from Sound Rivers, a nonprofit organization that guards the health of the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico river basins. They work with concerned citizens to monitor, protect and preserve these watersheds that cover nearly one-quarter of North Carolina.
Come Early for Social Hour, Bring your lunch! 12 pm to 1 pm. Program starts at 1pm.
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SDJC always meets on the 3rd Monday of the month.
We've seen redistricting battles play out across the country – and now the fight is coming to North Carolina.
Last month it was reported that President Trump was pressuring Senate Leader Phil Berger to draw new maps favorable to congressional Republicans in exchange for a political favor. Now Senator Berger said "we will hold votes in our October session to redraw North Carolina’s congressional map."
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Calling all Johnston County Democrats, like minded Unaffiliated voters, and future former Republicans! Join us for a morning of knocking doors and talking with your friendly neighbors for Amanda Underwood for Clayton Town Council. No experience necessary! Learn more about Amanda Underwood at www.thinkclayton.com.
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Please come out for the Johnston County Municipal Candidate Forum on October 23rd at the Smithfield Public Library from 6pm-7pm. Sponsored by NAACP .
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Calling all Johnston County Democrats, like minded Unaffiliated voters, and future former Republicans! Join us for a morning of knocking doors and talking with your friendly neighbors for Amanda Underwood for Clayton Town Council. No experience necessary! Learn more about Amanda Underwood at www.thinkclayton.com.
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Calling all Johnston County Democrats in the Kenly area! Join us for an afternoon of knocking doors and talking with your friendly Democratic neighbors about Latarish "Tasha" Neal for Kenly Town Council. No experience necessary and training is provided every Thursday on Zoom from 6-7pm and on-site the day of your shift
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Calling all Johnston County Democrats, like minded Unaffiliated voters, and future former Republicans! Join us for a morning of knocking doors and talking with your friendly neighbors for Amanda Underwood for Clayton Town Council. No experience necessary! Learn more about Amanda Underwood at www.thinkclayton.com.
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Calling all Johnston County Democrats, like minded Unaffiliated voters, and future former Republicans! Join us for a morning of knocking doors and talking with your friendly neighbors for Amanda Underwood for Clayton Town Council. No experience necessary! Learn more about Amanda Underwood at www.thinkclayton.com.
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Lillian’s List is thrilled to invite you to a free virtual conversation with Randi Weingarten! As the President of the American Federation of Teachers, we look forward to a dynamic discussion with her.
The Sisterhood is a coalition of state-based organizations, including Lillian’s List, working together to change the face of power at the state and local levels. We’re proud to offer it to you, our strongest supporters at no cost.
Register now for this free virtual event with our sister group Eleanor’s Legacy
Please share this free event with all around you.
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Calling all Johnston County Democrats, like minded Unaffiliated voters, and future former Republicans! Join us for a morning of knocking doors and talking with your friendly neighbors for Amanda Underwood for Clayton Town Council. No experience necessary! Learn more about Amanda Underwood at www.thinkclayton.com.
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Calling all Johnston County Democrats, like minded Unaffiliated voters, and future former Republicans! Join us for a morning of knocking doors and talking with your friendly neighbors for Amanda Underwood for Clayton Town Council. No experience necessary! Learn more about Amanda Underwood at www.thinkclayton.com.
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Calling all Johnston County Democrats, like minded Unaffiliated voters, and future former Republicans! Join us for a morning of knocking doors and talking with your friendly neighbors for Amanda Underwood for Clayton Town Council. No experience necessary! Learn more about Amanda Underwood at www.thinkclayton.com.
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Last day to vote! Click the image below to sign up for a shift.
Calling all Johnston County Democrats, like minded Unaffiliated voters, and future former Republicans! Join us for a morning of knocking doors and talking with your friendly neighbors for Amanda Underwood for Clayton Town Council. No experience necessary! Learn more about Amanda Underwood at www.thinkclayton.com.
After you've signed up to canvass, register for an online training on canvassing with MiniVan. For training, click here to sign up or here to watch a recorded training.
Join fellow Young Dems the first Wednesday of every month at rotating locations. Please check back for this month’s location
Anyone is welcome to attend our meeting but eligible members with full voting privileges in chapter affairs are registered Democrats between the ages of 16-35 in Johnston County.
If you have questions or need help finding our group, call or text our President for help: (816) 905-2491. If you'd like to join us virtually, email us directly at youngdemsjc@gmail.com and adrianbrakeley@gmail.com and we'll send you the Zoom link.
Thanks and see you there,
Young Democrats of Johnston County Adrian Brakeley, President
Monthly Meeting
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Check back for our program or activity for this meeting. Come Early for Social Hour, Bring your lunch! 12 pm to 1 pm. Program starts at 1pm.
Please plan to join us for this meeting! We look forward to seeing you there!
SDJC always meets on the 3rd Monday of the month.
The candidate filing period for the statewide and county 2026 primary elections begins at noon on Monday, December 1, 2025, and ends at noon Friday, December 19, 2025. Candidates file at the appropriate county board of elections office or State Board, depending upon the contest.
Join fellow Young Dems the first Wednesday of every month at rotating locations. Please check back for this month’s location
Anyone is welcome to attend our meeting but eligible members with full voting privileges in chapter affairs are registered Democrats between the ages of 16-35 in Johnston County.
If you have questions or need help finding our group, call or text our President for help: (816) 905-2491. If you'd like to join us virtually, email us directly at youngdemsjc@gmail.com and adrianbrakeley@gmail.com and we'll send you the Zoom link.
Thanks and see you there,
Young Democrats of Johnston County Adrian Brakeley, President
JCDP has a goal of sponsoring 24 wreaths this year. To contribute to JCDP efforts (wreaths are $17 apiece). Join us on December 14th, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., at Selma Memorial Gardens for the Ceremony and Wreath laying!
Monthly Meeting
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Please come out to hear our Guest Speaker - Fmr. NC Supreme Court Justice Mike Morgan.
Come Early for Social Hour, Bring your lunch! 12 pm to 1 pm. Program starts at 1pm.
Please plan to join us for this meeting! We look forward to seeing you there!
SDJC always meets on the 3rd Monday of the month.
Join us for a Johnston County Town Hall. Doors open at 6:00 PM | Program runs from 6:30–8:00 PM
Reps. Phil Rubin, Ya Liu, and Maria Cervania will provide an update on the latest General Assembly session, covering the state budget, Medicaid rebase, federal cuts, and other pressing issues. A large portion of the evening will be dedicated to audience Q&A.
This event is free and open to the public, all are encouraged to attend and be part of the conversation about the future of North Carolina.
From The North Carolina Justice Center:
North Carolina’s population continues to grow but public-school enrollment is declining raising costs for schools that are already underfunded. Why is this happening, and what can be done to address it?
Join us for an exclusive webinar with our Education Law (EdLaw) Project Team. The discussion will open with Matthew Ellinwood, EdLaw Project Director, followed by Kris Nordstrom, senior education policy analyst, will then present key findings from his new report, "Navigating Declining Enrollment: How smarter state policies can help schools thrive."
From Down Home Johnston County:
This is not a campaign rally—this is our space to ask real questions, share lived experiences, and hold leaders accountable to the people they serve. We have invited municipalities from Selma, Smithfield, Kenly, Archer Lodge and Wilson Mills!
🗣️ Hear from community members 🤝 Engage directly with decision-makers 📢 Raise your voice for bold, people-centered policies
All are welcome—especially those ready to organize, speak out, and make change. Click here to let Down Home know you are coming.
To Learn More About Down Home North Carolina & Down Home Johnston Co, Click the Image Below:
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Calling all Johnston County Democrats, like minded Unaffiliated voters, and future former Republicans! Join us for a morning of knocking doors and talking with your friendly neighbors for Amanda Underwood for Clayton Town Council. No experience necessary! Learn more about Amanda Underwood at www.thinkclayton.com.
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Calling all Johnston County Democrats, like minded Unaffiliated voters, and future former Republicans! Join us for a morning of knocking doors and talking with your friendly neighbors for Amanda Underwood for Clayton Town Council. No experience necessary! Learn more about Amanda Underwood at www.thinkclayton.com.
After you've signed up to canvass, register for an online training on canvassing with MiniVan. For training, click here to sign up or here to watch a recorded training.
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Calling all Johnston County Democrats, like minded Unaffiliated voters, and future former Republicans! Join us for a morning of knocking doors and talking with your friendly neighbors for Amanda Underwood for Clayton Town Council. No experience necessary! Learn more about Amanda Underwood at www.thinkclayton.com.
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Calling all Johnston County Democrats, like minded Unaffiliated voters, and future former Republicans! Join us for a morning of knocking doors and talking with your friendly neighbors for Amanda Underwood for Clayton Town Council. No experience necessary! Learn more about Amanda Underwood at www.thinkclayton.com.
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The non-partisan Institute of Political Leadership will host hometown forums around North Carolina. Johnston Community College Auditorium will be the site of the first forum on healthcare regulation on Tuesday, October 7th. The event is free, click here or the image below to let IOPL know you are coming.
This event will focus on “The Regulatory Environment in North Carolina,” and we’ll discuss Certificate of Need, Scope of Practice, Surprise Billing, Hospital Mergers, Private Equity, Mental Health Reform, and the role of private equity in healthcare.
Confirmed Panelists:
Sen. Jim Burgin (R-Harnett)
Sen. Gale Adcock (D-Wake)
Dr. Devdutta Sangvai, Secretary, NC DHHS
Josh Dobson, President & CEO, NC Healthcare Association
Moderator: Sarah Rudlang, Anchor, Spectrum News 1
The forum will run from 6:00–7:00 p.m. with a live audience and will be broadcast statewide on Spectrum News. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
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Calling all Johnston County Democrats, like minded Unaffiliated voters, and future former Republicans! Join us for a morning of knocking doors and talking with your friendly neighbors for Amanda Underwood for Clayton Town Council. No experience necessary! Learn more about Amanda Underwood at www.thinkclayton.com.
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Calling all Johnston County Democrats, like minded Unaffiliated voters, and future former Republicans! Join us for a morning of knocking doors and talking with your friendly neighbors for Amanda Underwood for Clayton Town Council. No experience necessary! Learn more about Amanda Underwood at www.thinkclayton.com.
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Calling all Johnston County Democrats! Join us for a morning of knocking doors and talking with your friendly Democratic neighbors about our 2025 Democratic municipal candidates in Smithfield. No experience necessary and training is provided both on-site and every Thursday on Zoom from 6-7pm Eastern!
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Calling all Johnston County Democrats! Join us for a morning of knocking doors and talking with your friendly Democratic neighbors about our 2025 Democratic municipal candidates in Smithfield. No experience necessary and training is provided both on-site and every Thursday on Zoom from 6-7pm Eastern!
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Join us for a day of community power! We’ll be knocking on doors, sharing Felicia’s vision, and connecting with voters to make a difference this election season. Click the graphic above to RSVP!
Join fellow Young Dems the first Wednesday of every month at rotating locations. Please check back for this month’s location
Anyone is welcome to attend our meeting but eligible members with full voting privileges in chapter affairs are registered Democrats between the ages of 16-35 in Johnston County.
If you have questions or need help finding our group, call or text our President for help: (816) 905-2491. If you'd like to join us virtually, email us directly at youngdemsjc@gmail.com and adrianbrakeley@gmail.com and we'll send you the Zoom link.
Thanks and see you there,
Young Democrats of Johnston County Adrian Brakeley, President
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative & Governmental Affairs Committee will host Platforms at the Podium, presented by Lumos Fiber, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Clayton Center Council Chambers.
This nonpartisan, educational forum provides voters with the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates running for Clayton Town Council: Andrea Archer (Incumbent), Dan Barbour, Keith Branch, Jason Carter, Porter Casey (Incumbent), and Amanda Underwood.
The forum will be moderated by Judge Addie H. Rawls, former District Court Judge for the 11th Judicial District. Each candidate will respond to prepared questions, have equal time to answer, and provide a closing statement. Following the forum, candidates will be available for networking with attendees until 8:00 PM.
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce does not endorse or support any candidate. This event is offered as a public service to provide information and resources to help voters make informed decisions.
The event is free, open to the public, and livestreamed on the Clayton Chamber of Commerce’s YouTube channel.
Platforms at the Podium is part of the Chamber’s mission to engage the community and support voters by providing access to civic information and resources
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Calling all Johnston County Democrats in the Smithfield/Selma area! Join Abrilla Robinson for Smithfield District 3 for an evening of knocking doors and talking with your friendly Democratic neighbors in Smithfield. No experience necessary and training is provided every Thursday evening on Zoom from 6-7pm and on-site the day of your shift! Learn more about Abrilla by visiting https://www.peopleforabrilla.com/about.
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From the Brennan Center for Justice:
This year’s Supreme Court term will be a historic one for the future of presidential power and our system of checks and balances.
Join us on September 30 at 3 p.m. ET for a virtual discussion with legal experts and longtime Court watchers. They’ll break down some of the major cases on the docket and explain what the outcomes could mean for the future of American democracy.
FROM RED, WINE & BLUE NC:
During this fun and impactful hour, we’ll:
Sip & socialize with fellow “homebodies” who care about our communities.
Learn how RALLY works—the easiest and safest way to share trusted information with our friends and family.
Take quick, meaningful action together to push back against disinformation and protect our freedoms.
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Calling all Johnston County Democrats in the Smithfield/Selma area! Join Abrilla Robinson for Smithfield District 3 for an evening of knocking doors and talking with your friendly Democratic neighbors in Smithfield. No experience necessary and training is provided every Thursday evening on Zoom from 6-7pm and on-site the day of your shift! Learn more about Abrilla by visiting https://www.peopleforabrilla.com/about.
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The Johnston County Board of Elections will host a series of Voter Photo ID events this month to help residents prepare for upcoming elections. These events will enable voters to obtain a photo ID at no charge.
Staff from the Board of Elections will be on-site to issue the IDs, which require only a name, date of birth, and the last four digits of a Social Security number. No additional documents are needed. The IDs are valid for ten years. Here's the schedule for the photo ID events:
• Tuesday, September 16 – Selma Library, 301 N. Pollock Street, 2-4 p.m.
• Thursday, September 18 – Benson Library, 100 W. Main Street, 10 a.m.-noon.
• Tuesday, September 23 – Smithfield Library, 305 E. Market Street, 10 am.-noon.
• Friday, September 26 – Kenly Library, 205 E. Edgerton Street, 3-5 p.m.
• Monday, September 29 – Clayton Library, 446 E. Second Street, 2-4 p.m.
Residents unable to attend one of these events may also obtain a free photo ID at the Board of Elections office in Smithfield Monday-Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m..
Additionally, no-cost state-issued non-driver IDs are available at NCDMV locations. Under North Carolina law, most voters are required to show a photo ID when casting a ballot in person or by mail. Having an approved ID ensures a smooth process on Election Day.
For more information on acceptable IDs, visit the N.C. Board of Elections website or contact the Johnston County Board of Elections at 919-989-5095.
[From Johnston Co Board of Elections/the Smithfield Weekly Sun]
From the Wake Co Democratic Party to all Johnston Co Democrats:
We try to keep our fall fundraisers laid back, family-friendly, and affordable for our volunteers.
We're shooting big for this year's fall fundraiser — we've booked Koka Booth Amphitheatre! If you haven't been, this is a beautiful venue on a lake with a huge capacity.
We’d like to share this event with all Johnston Co Democrats.
Tickets are admission-only and $20 for adults, $10 for kids. Food/drinks will be available for purchase at the event, and all activities (for both kids and adults) are free.
So Grab a lawn chair and join Wake Dems for a day of family fun!
Notes: Tickets are for admission only. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the event. All activities are free with admission. Your ticket purchase is a donation to Wake County Democratic Party and the Johnston County Democratic Party. Tickets are non-transferrable and non-refundable. The event will take place rain or shine.
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Calling all Johnston County Democrats, like minded Unaffiliated voters, and future former Republicans! Join us for a morning of knocking doors and talking with your friendly neighbors for Amanda Underwood for Clayton Town Council. No experience necessary! Learn more about Amanda Underwood at www.thinkclayton.com.
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Calling all Johnston County Democrats! Join us for an afternoon of knocking doors and talking with your friendly Democratic neighbors in Smithfield for Doris Wallace for Smithfield Town Council District 4. No experience necessary, training is provided, and we use the buddy system!
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