Volunteer to help at the 2024 Ham and Yam Festival!
We need volunteers to help staff the booth for the entire day.
We will help sign up folks to volunteer with JCDP, learn more about our affiliated organizations, meet our Democratic candidates, and enjoy live music and crafts. Come join us!
If you can volunteer to help staff the booth, please sign up here. If you are unable to stay for a couple of hours, please stop by and say “hello”. This will be our first festival of the year so let’s get the year started with a bang!
More details to come as information is received.
Team 33 - JCDP Relay for Life of Johnston County - American Cancer Society
Why we RELAY
JoCo Democrats have participated in RELAY FOR LIFE as Team 33, Johnston County Democrats, for nearly 20 years. We raise money to assist the American Cancer Society (ACS) in its efforts to eradicate cancer here locally and nationally. There is no doubt, each of our families have been touched in some way by this dreadful disease. We work together to KICK OUT CANCER!
The event this year is scheduled for FRIDAY, May 10, 2024, Smithfield Selma Senior High School at 700 M. Durwood Stephenson Parkway in Smithfield, 6PM until 10PM.
Please come out to the football field / track and visit our JCDP tent. Sit with us, walk a lap, talk with old friends, meet new friends AND help us fundraise to beat cancer.
Every donation is needed. Please help us against this fight against cancer!
Click here to donate: Team #033 Johnston County Democrats
2024 Annual JoCo Latino Festival
Latinos Activate JOCO invites the public to the 8th Annual JOCO Latino Festival, a vibrant celebration of Latino culture and community engagement. The festival is scheduled for Sunday, May 12, 2024, from 1:00pm. to 6:00pm.
This year’s festival will be held at Raiford Street and Waddell Street, with comprehensive road closures to ensure a safe and festive atmosphere for all attendees.
To learn more visit Latinos Activate JoCo
African American Caucus of JCDP - WE'RE HAVING ANOTHER FISH FRY!!!
For tickets in advance call or text 954-696-7833 or click here to purchase online.
AAC-JCDP Monthly Meeting VIRTUAL
Join the AAC-JCDP for a Zoom meeting, 6pm on Tuesday, May 21st.
We welcome new members and guests. Please contact AAC-JCDP President Priscilla Rice, PhD at aacjcdp.chair@gmail.com or AAC-JCDP Secretary Angelique Legette at aacjcdp.sec@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link and be added to the e-list of the AAC-JCDP.
NC Democratic Party State Convention 2024
State convention to elect national delegates for 2024. Check back in 2024 for more details.
Democratic National Convention 2024
The Democratic National Convention meets to declare our national ticket.
Want to learn how to become a national delegate, please see the NCDP National Delegate Selection Plan.
Senior Democrats of North Carolina Annual 2024 Convention
Senior Democrats will meet in person with a hybrid/Zoom option for annual convention in Kannapolis, NC at the Laureate Center on Friday, August 30th.
To learn more about SDNC go to https://www.ncseniordemocrat.com/ or on Facebook by clicking this link.
ABSENTEE VOTING BY MAIL BEGINS FOR NOVEMBER 5th GENERAL ELECTION
Absentee Voting by Mail Begins for November 5th Election Day.
Per North Carolina General Statute § 163‑227.10 a board of elections shall provide absentee ballots of the kinds needed 60 days prior to the statewide general election in even‑numbered years and 50 days prior to the date on which any other election shall be conducted, unless 45 days is authorized by the State Board under G.S. 163‑22(k).
Democratic Women of North Carolina State Convention 2024
Annual DWNC State Convention in RTP area.
Watch this space for more details coming in the summer.
Key Business: Hear from 2024 statewide candidates
To learn more go to www.democraticwomenofnc.com .
LAST DAY TO REGISTER BEFORE NOVEMBER 5th GENERAL ELECTION
Last day to register before November 5th General Election Day.
In North Carolina, 25 days before every primary and every general election day is the last day to register to vote for that election.
One can still register and vote on the same day during the Early Vote period of any election.
GENERAL Early Voting 2024 October 17 thru November 2nd
EARLY VOTING (as well as SAME DAY REGISTRATION AND VOTING) BEGINS FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION 2024.
LAST DAY TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION
Last day to request an absentee ballot for the November 5th General Election Day.
One can still register and vote on the same day during the Early Vote period of any election.
GENERAL ELECTION DAY 2024 6:30 am to 7:30 pm
GENERAL Election Day for all in Johnston County at the 36 Polling sites, 6:30am thru 7:30pm
Unsure of your polling location, Click here.
LAST DAY TO RETURN ABSENTEE BALLOT TO BOE ON GENERAL ELECTION DAY 2024 6:30 am to 7:30 pm
GENERAL Election Day for all in Johnston County at the 36 Polling sites, 6:30am thru 7:30pm
Unsure of your polling location, Click here.
LAST DAY TO RETURN ABSENTEE BALLOT TO BOE ON GENERAL ELECTION DAY 2024 BY 7:30 PM
By Mail to Board of Elections. Ballots must be received at your county board of elections office by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day to be counted regardless of whether or not they include a postmark. Civilian absentee ballots that arrive at the county board of elections office after Election Day will not be counted. The State Board recommends that voters mail their ballot early in order for it to arrive on or before Election Day.
By commercial courier service. (DHL, FedEx, or UPS.)
In person at your county board of elections office. If you are delivering your voted ballot in person, it must be returned to your county board of elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. You also may return it to any open early voting site in your county during the early voting period. When you return a ballot in person, you will be required to complete a return log as part of the in-person return process.
In person at an open early voting site in your county.
You may not return an absentee ballot to a polling place on Election Day
SOURCE: NC STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS FAQ ON ABSENTEE MAIL IN BALLOTS
NCDP Virtual Event Series - Chop It Up NC
About this event
Join us for a dialogue with Rev. Dr. Paul McAllister, Chair of InterFaith Caucus-NCDP and Mo Green, candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, to address the important issues and concerns we face. Learn more about Mo Green at www.mogreenfornc.com.
Knock Cleveland Area Doors with the Johnston County Democrats!
Calling all Johnston County Democrats! Join us for an afternoon of knocking doors and talking with your Democratic neighbors in the Cleveland area. No experience necessary!
Want to learn more? After you've signed up to canvass, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ONLINE TRAINING ON CANVASSING WITH MINIVAN
Knock Flowers Area Doors with the Johnston County Democrats!
Calling all Johnston County Democrats! Join us for an afternoon of knocking doors and talking with your Democratic neighbors in the Flowers area. No experience necessary!
Want to learn more? After you've signed up to canvass, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ONLINE TRAINING ON CANVASSING WITH MINIVAN
NCDP Congressional 13th District Convention 2024
Wake, Johnston, Harnett, and Wayne Delegates meet for the 13th Congressional District Convention. We will stay in the old district map (4 counties vs the new 8 county 13th district) as we elect national convention delegates per the NCDP Delegate Selection Plan.
Please click this link to register.
We are pre-registering in advance to expedite the April 20 13 Congressional District Convention (Hybrid). Pre-Registration is required to attend or observe this meeting. Every attendee must register separately. The CD 13 Convention will begin at 10:00am on April 20, 2024. The location is at 212 E. Market St./S Second St corner , Smithfield (entry will be at the 2nd Street Atrium entrance).
Parking: Best parking along S Second St, E Johnston St or in the Courthouse Parking Lot at the corner of Second and Johnston St.
Virtual Doors open at 9:30am.
The PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE for the 2024 Convention:
Observers must register by 6:00pm on April 18 - no exceptions.
Delegates must register by 6:00pm April 19 - no exceptions.
Zoom links will be provided on Friday afternoon (04/19/24) and again on Saturday morning
TO SEE RESOLUTIONS FROM WAKE CO CLICK HERE
TO SEE RESOLUTIONS FROM JOHNSTON CO CLICK HERE
DWJC & AAC-JCDP Joint Event: Jo. Co. Women Leading the Way & Breaking Boundaries
The Democratic Women and the African American Caucus
are joining together again in 2024 to learn and do more to expand voting access for those justice involved.
Meet & Greet for Frank Pierce, US House District 13 Candidate
Drop in to meet Frank Pierce on April 16th in Raleigh. To give to Frank, click here!
Senior Democrats of Johnston County Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting
This meeting will be on Monday, April 15, 2024, @ 1pm. It will be held at the JCDP Smithfield office on 1302 W. Market Street.
Dues are $20 per member. To Renew or Join Please Click this link to pay securely online.
Come Early for Social Hour 12 pm to 1 pm.
Please plan to join us for this meeting! We look forward to seeing you there!
In order to maintain safety, vaccinations and boosters are required. Masks are optional.
YDNC Rural Caucus Monthly Zoom
YDNC Rural Caucus Chair and JCDP 1st Vice Chair Daniel Franch invites all rural Young Dems (and Young Dems at heart) across NC to our monthly meeting.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR THIS APRIL MEETING: Autumn Solomon, MBA, CUDE, CCUFC
Our main monthly meeting is the second Sunday of every month from 7:00-8:00pm. The Zoom link is sent via email after you RSVP via Mobilize. Check your spam or junk folders if you do not receive the email from Mobilize. Call or text Daniel J. Franch, YDNC Rural Caucus Chair, if you have any questions or technical difficulties at 919-798-6481 or email him at triangle@ydnc.org. We cannot wait to see and organize with y’all!
We cannot wait to see y’all on Zoom!
Our main monthly meeting is the second Sunday of every month from 7:00-8:00pm on Zoom. Use this link to sign up for April 14 and any future monthly meeting.
Young Democrats of Johnston Co Meeting
Join fellow Young Dems the first Wednesday of every month at our JCDP Smithfield HQ
Join fellow Young Dems the first Wednesday of every month at our JCDP Smithfield HQ for our monthly meeting. At our next meeting on Wednesday, March 6th, we're going to welcome our NC House District 53 DEM nominee Kevin Thurman, discuss urgent direct voter contact events, and announce our upcoming chapter elections, which we will hold during our April 3rd meeting for President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer. Join us either at JCDP-Smithfield or on Zoom!
Anyone is welcome to attend our meeting but eligible members/can vote on YDJC business 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: (919)-798-6481. If you'd like to join us virtually, kindly email us directly at youngdemsjc@gmail.com and we'll send you the Zoom link.
Thanks and see you there,
Young Democrats of Johnston County Daniel Franch, President
Johnston County International Transgender Day of Visibility
We will welcome the executive director of the LGBTQ Center of Raleigh, a youth LGBTQIA+ leader from Hope for Teens, and a speaker from the NAACP of Johnston County. Speakers from each organization will share information about local resources available to transgender Johnstonians as well as an uplifting message with the audience about transgender and nonbinary identity.
Any and all allies are welcome to attend and celebrate. We feel that it’s important and worthwhile for cisgender Johnstonians to celebrate this holiday alongside transgender Johnstonians. We welcome all people who foster empathy for fellow human beings in Johnston County to attend in solidarity.
DWJC Monthly Meeting: Women's History Month
“Fight for the things that you care about,
but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
During Women's History Month, the Democratic Women Johnston County are standing on the shoulders of all the women who have come before us to fight the good fight for the greater good of all.
You are invited to join us as we have a conversation about
what we envision the future to be after the 2024 election.
What do we want for ourselves and our families?
What do we want for our communities?
What do we want for the state of North Carolina?
What do we want for the nation as a whole?
What is it we care most about going into the future?
How do we have these conversations with others and encourage them to see the value in casting a ballot?
We will take those conversations as the basis to create Vision Boards putting it out into the universe to make it so!
This is a great way to meet others, have a few heartfelt conversations, and together create a vision for the future.
Bring a friend! All materials will be provided.(If you have a pair of scissors &/or old magazines that you can bring that would be appreciated -- but if not, we have plenty to share)
We are also collecting individually wrapped feminine hygiene products specifically pantiliners, mini and maxi pads for the WHOA Club.
Thursday March 21st, 6:30pm
1302 W. Market Street, Smithfield
Don't miss it! We look forward to seeing you!
If you want to come but don't drive at night, please let us know and we will connect you with someone who will be more than happy to bring you!!
Rides or Questions call Sarah Anderson @ 919-369-7423
For additional information and events check the
Events Page of the JCDP website jcdp.org/events
AAC-JCDP Monthly Meeting VIRTUAL
Join the AAC-JCDP for a Zoom meeting, 6pm on Tuesday, March 19th.
We welcome new members and guests. Please contact AAC-JCDP President Priscilla Rice, PhD at aacjcdp.chair@gmail.com or AAC-JCDP Secretary Angelique Legette at aacjcdp.sec@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link and be added to the e-list of the AAC-JCDP.
Senior Democrats of Johnston County Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting
This meeting will be on Monday, March 18, 2024, @ 1pm. It will be held at the JCDP Smithfield office on 1302 W. Market Street.
Dues are $20 per member. To Renew or Join Please Click this link to pay securely online.
Come Early for Social Hour 12 pm to 1 pm.
Please plan to join us for this meeting! We look forward to seeing you there!
In order to maintain safety, vaccinations and boosters are required. Masks are optional.
YDNC Triangle Region & Rural Caucus Youth Canvass for Safiyah Jackson
Calling all Triangle Region Young Dems! Join Team Jackson for NC's Young Voter Canvass on Sunday, 3/17 from 2-4pm at Falcon Park in Fuquay-Varina, NC! The Young Democrats of Johnston County belongs to the Young Democrats of NC Triangle Region.
We'll knock on doors of young voters and encourage them to support Safiyah Jackson, who is our 2024 DEM candidate for NC House District 37!
We have a golden opportunity to elect an advocate for all families in southern Wake County who will represent our voices in Raleigh. Join us to help us flip this critical seat #BacktoBlue in 2024!
JOIN NCDP CHAIR ANDERSON CLAYTON FOR A PARTY AT HER HOUSE
CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO RSVP!
2024 Annual County Convention The Long Game Continues
The Johnston County Democratic Party will hold our Annual County Convention on Saturday, March16th, @ 10AM at our JCDP-Smithfield HQ. There will also be a hybrid option via Zoom for anyone who cannot join us in-person.
TO REGISTER PLEASE CLICK HERE OR THE GRAPHIC BELOW:
If you need the Zoom link, it will be sent the day before the meeting, Friday, 3/15. Make sure you you use this form to let us know you need the Zoom link.
If you have questions before the meeting, please feel free to reach out via email at scastleberry@jcdp.org. We will get back to you as quickly as possible.
YDNC Rural Caucus Monthly Zoom
At this meeting, we’ll welcome Mr. PJ Errera, Chair of the YDA Rural Caucus, as our keynote speaker and discuss urgent direct voter contact events such as an upcoming youth canvass for Safiyah Jackson for NC House 37 in Fuquay-Varina, NC on Sunday, 3/17 from 2-4pm. 2024 Democratic nominees will be allowed a few minutes to introduce themselves at the beginning of our meeting.
The Zoom link is sent via email after you RSVP via Mobilize. Check your spam or junk folders if you do not receive the email from Mobilize. Call or text Daniel J. Franch, YDNC Rural Caucus Chair, if you have any questions or technical difficulties at 919-798-6481 or email him at triangle@ydnc.org. We cannot wait to see and organize with y’all!
Our main monthly meeting is the second Sunday of every month from 7:00-8:00pm on Zoom. Use this link to sign up for March 10 and any future monthly meeting.
President Joe Biden's 2024 State of the Union Address
President Biden’s State of the Union Speech will begin at 9pm. Pre-speech programming starts earlier.
Young Democrats of Johnston Co Meeting
Join fellow Young Dems the first Wednesday of every month at our JCDP Smithfield HQ for our monthly meeting. At our next meeting on Wednesday, January 3rd, we're going to join the YDNC's virtual chapter recruitment phone bank to make calls to recruit new Young Dems to our chapters! Join us either on Zoom or at JCDP-Smithfield!
Anyone is welcome to attend our meeting but eligible members/voters 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: (919)-798-6481. If you'd like to join us virtually, kindly email us directly at youngdemsjc@gmail.com and we'll send you the Zoom link.
Thanks and see you there,
Young Democrats of Johnston County Daniel Franch, President
PRIMARY ELECTION DAY 2024 6:30 am to 7:30 pm
PRIMARY Election Day for all IN Johnston CountY.
AT THE 36 Polling sites, 6:30am thru 7:30pm
Unsure of your polling location, Click here.
MAKE UP DATE for Annual Precinct Meeting Countywide: Various Locations
This is the annual precinct meeting set by NC Democratic Party. Per rules of the Democratic National Committee for national convention and presidential election years, this annual meeting is held on the same date (Feb 17th) for all NCDP organized precincts in North Carolina with all having the same make up date (March 2nd).
Special Event Honoring NC Auditor Jessica Holmes with Chief Justice Cheri Beasley & Sen Howard Lee
Join Us for a Celebration of Black History Month at Goodwin House honoring State Auditor Jessica Holmes with special guests former NC Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley and former Sen. Howard Lee.
LAST DAY TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR THE PRIMARY
Last day to request an absentee ballot for the March 5th Primary Election Day.
One can still register and vote on the same day during the Early Vote period of any election.
NCDP Winter State Executive Committee Meeting
The 2024 Winter SEC Meeting held on Saturday, February 24th. The meeting will be conducted via a hybrid format.
Doors open at 9AM, Meeting Start Time at 10 AM. Only State Executive Committee members are allowed to vote and speak during this meeting.
If you will be attending the meeting virtually, you will receive the Zoom link on Friday, February 23rd, 2024. Mobilize registration click here.
2024 Leandro Day of Action for Education Rights
Leandro Day of Action
Thursday, February 22nd in Raleigh
The fight for public education continues on 2/22, when the State Supreme Court will again hear oral arguments in the Leandro School Funding Case. Despite the landmark victory for public school funding in 2022, a change in the political make-up of the courts has prompted an unprecedented and unjust rehearing of the case. Join Every Child NC for this day of action in Raleigh, where North Carolinians from the mountains to the ocean will show up to demand that our children finally receive the sound, basic education promised to them in our state's constitution. Click here to register with Every Child NC.
Meet & Greet for Justice Mike Morgan, Candidate for NC Governor
Drop in to meet fmr NC Supreme Court Justice Mike Morgan, candidate for NC Governor, on Wednesday, February 21st, 5pm to 7pm at the Smithfield Progressive Men’s Club, 1208 Old Goldsboro Rd, Smithfield.