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

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This live virtual conversation will be moderated by Academy Award-winning actress and producer Octavia Spencer. Click here or image above to donate and receive the event link.

Every dollar you donate will help elect women candidates and other Democrats running for office across the country in 2026 and beyond. Your contribution ($25 or more) will be split between two important PACs helping to elect Democrats who still believe that democracy and fairness matter: Onward Together Committee (founded by Hillary Clinton) and PAC to the Future (founded by Nancy Pelosi).

Meeting of the governing committee of the NC Democratic Party.

Only elected State Executive Committee Members may participate in the business of the day.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss, review and vote on all resolutions from 2025 and 2026.

Join the North Carolina State AFL-CIO and the North Carolina Democratic Party for an informational briefing on Senate Bill 1082 and learn about how Jim Crow-era "Right to Work" laws undermine our freedom to organize for fair wages, make our workplaces less safe, and give even more power to billionaires and corporations.

Labor leaders will also discuss next steps on how you can mobilize to stop lawmakers from enshrining "Right to Work" in the state constitution.

From BigTentUSA:

The future of democracy may be decided in North Carolina.

Join BigTentUSA for a timely virtual conversation with North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton and North Carolina Supreme Court Justices Anita Earls and Allison Riggs on the strategy, organizing, and leadership needed to build a Democratic majority in North Carolina.

As we gather with friends and family this Memorial Day, let us take a moment to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by the brave service members who have served our country.  We along with the NC Democratic Veterans and Military Families Caucus appreciate those who answered the call to serve and made the ultimate sacrifice.  This day is not a celebration – it is a solemn promise to remember their courage, comfort their families and keep their legacy alive. 

We extend our deepest appreciation to Gold Star families and all loved ones grieving a loss.  We commit to listening, standing with you and fighting for the care and respect of all those who serve, and your family deserves. 

Honoring the fallen means so much more to us than words — it means protection, policy, and action.  And a promise to hold leaders accountable when they fall short on truly honoring our military.

Join us in remembering their sacrifice and in building a North Carolina that keeps its commitments to those who served and those we lost.

From the National Constitution Center:

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and National Constitution Center Semiquincentennial Scholar Jon Meacham joins to discuss The Promise of America: Reflections on Our Enduring Ideals. Presented by the National Constitution Center, The Promise of America is an inspirational collection of essays exploring the founding principles that continue to shape American democracy from the nation’s leading constitutional scholars.. Julie Silverbrook, chief content and learning officer at the National Constitution Center, moderates.

We invite you to be part of the conversation. Share your questions in advance to bookclub@constitutioncenter.org. Your question may be selected and asked live during the event.

This event is part of the National Constitution Center’s Book Club series, which invites Americans of all ages to engage with works by leading scholars and thinkers exploring the Constitution, American history, and the ideas that shape our constitutional democracy.

It’s all hands on deck to take back our courts for democracy!

In 2026, we must elect champions for our courts up and down the ballot, and our statewide candidates: re-elect Justice Anita Earls (NC Supreme Court) re-elect Judge John Arrowood (NC Court of Appeals) re-elect Judge Toby Hampson (NC Court of Appeals) elect Judge Christine Walczyk (NC Court of Appeals)

We’ll rally the troops for their campaigns in style with Justice Allison Riggs, Leader Sydney Batch (NC House Caucus), Leader Robert Reives (NC Senate Caucus), and NCDP Chair Anderson Clayton.

Join us as one of 40 parties (up to 47 now!) happening simultaneously across the state, linked together for one big Zoom to hear from our special guests.

Our very own District Court Judge Craig James, will join us in person!

Join us for the Voter Access Kickoff as we walk through the challenges ahead — voter intimidation, voter purges, registration attacks, and redistricting — and how we’re responding.

Special guests Governor Roy Cooper and Reyna Walters-Morgan, DNC Vice Chair for Civic Engagement & Voter Participation, will help us understand the current landscape, what’s at risk, and what it will take to protect voting rights in North Carolina.

Now is the time to get informed and join the fight for voter access.

Join the AAC-JCDP for a Zoom meeting, 6pm on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

We welcome new members and guests. Please contact AAC-JCDP President Shaundrelle Watson at aacjcdp.chair@gmail.com or AAC-JCDP Secretary Carolyn Cash Leathers at aacjcdp.sec@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link and be added to the e-list of the AAC-JCDP.

This national LWV event and important discussion will be hosted by The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Northwest Georgia Chapter, Inc. and The League of Women Voters of Marietta-Cobb County

A discussion of the protections afforded by the 14th Amendment by legal experts from the Southern Poverty Law Center and Syracuse University. We must work to apply and preserve these protections in 2026.

Our distinguished speakers:

Professor Paula C. Johnson, a leading scholar in criminal justice, race, gender, and constitutional law, and Co-Director of the Cold Case Justice Initiative at Syracuse University College of Law.

Arthur Ago, Director of Strategic Litigation and Advocacy at the Southern Poverty Law Center, where he leads work on civil rights and constitutional litigation.

North Carolina's future is on the line in 2026 — and Johnston County has a real chance to send a champion to Raleigh.

Please join us for an intimate fundraiser to elect Pat LeGrand to the NC Senate.

We're thrilled to welcome a special guest, The Honorable Elaine Marshall, NC Secretary of State, who will share her vision for electing Pat and Democrats up and down the ballot in 2026.

Pat LeGrand is Johnston County.

This is the year we flip District 10. Pat has the roots, the relationships, and the drive to win — but she needs your support to build the momentum to get there.

Space is limited, so please RSVP by May 11th by replying to this email. We want to make sure we have a spot saved for you!

This is our moment. We hope to see you May 18th.

Monthly Meeting

Want to Join SDJC? Dues are $20 per member.  To Renew or Join Please Click this link to pay securely online

For this month, SDJC welcomes Allison Elsee, Johnston County Chair for the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources America 250 NC. Allison will share local activities celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Please plan to join us for this meeting!  Come early for social/bring your own lunch at 12 noon. Program starts at 1pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Join us to chat with our friendly, left-leaning neighbors door-to-door about the importance of electing champions for democracy to the U.S. Senate, our state’s highest courts, our local District Court, Pat LeGrand for NC Senate 10, and Dr. L'Bertrice Solomon for NC House 26, re-elect Justice Anita Earls (NC Supreme Court) re-elect Judge John Arrowood (NC Court of Appeals) re-elect Judge Toby Hampson (NC Court of Appeals) & elect Judge Christine Walczyk (NC Court of Appeals)

No experience necessary! We'll provide on-site training.

After you've signed up to canvass, register for an online training on Thursdays from 6-7pm on canvassing with MiniVAN. Click here to sign up or here to watch a recorded training.

FROM RED, WINE & BLUE NC :

If you missed the first session, don’t worry, you can jump right into this essential community conversation. 

This is a powerful multi-part series exploring the history of race, education, and equity in North Carolina. Together, we’ll take a deeper look at how past policies and decisions have shaped our schools and communities today, and what that means for our future. Through guided discussions, expert insights, and real conversations, you’ll gain a better understanding of the challenges and progress around educational equity in our state.

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The Cooper campaign is hosting events across the state focused on bringing down the cost of living and highlighting how as a U.S. Senator, Roy is ready to fight for working families. One stop of the Make Stuff Cost Less campaign will take place in Johnston County, and we'd love for you to join us!

To learn more about Energy Saver NC click here

To learn more about NC A Philip Randolph Institute click here

Lee, Harnett, Wake, Johnston, Franklin, Granville, Person and Caswell Democrats meet for the 13th Congressional District Convention on ZOOM. Only named delegates are allowed to speak and vote on all district business. If you are a delegate (named by JCDP leadership per approved county convention directions) or wish to listen in or view, click here.

Business will start at 1 pm.

Contact JCDP Chair Sharon Castleberry for more info at scastleberry@jcdp.org

FROM RED, WINE & BLUE :

The recent Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais took away hard-won voting protections that provided fair representation for Black and brown communities. This decision impacts not only the future of voting rights but also who gets elected in the upcoming midterms. Want to better understand what this all means and where we go from here?

Join us to hear from Janai Nelson, President of the Legal Defense Fund, who argued this case before the Supreme Court. She will explain what the court decided, how the decision weakens the political power of Black and brown voters, and what steps we can take now to fight back and protect the right to vote for all.

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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

Click Here to RSVP!

Join the North Carolina Democrats as we pack the gallery of the North Carolina General Assembly! Let’s show our legislators that their constituents are engaged, informed, and ready to hold them accountable.

We’re showing up to remind them: government should work for people, not take from them.

Let’s fill every seat in the gallery and remind our elected officials who they serve!

Join the AAC-JCDP for a Mother's Day Tea. Click Here or the graphic below for your ticket(s) or to donate.

Get on the bus with us as we call on our state legislators to commit to funding the future our families and our communities need and deserve. Invite your friends and challenge your local elected officials to come along as well! Please click here or image below here to RSVP to get bus location and details.

Sound Rivers will supply all necessary supplies! Be sure to have closed-toe shoes and bring a friend!

Clean up site is near Matthew Motors... look on Google! 807 South Fayetteville Street ..... Parking possible behind Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change or along the grassy area at the end of South Fayetteville Street.

Note - Sound Rivers supplying gloves, waders, and trash bags you need to wear clothes which might get wet!!

Trash Trap is located on Little Creek next to the walking path.

Event contact: hannah@ncconservationnetwork.org

To learn more about Sound Rivers click here.

We welcome new members and guests. Please contact AAC-JCDP President Shaundrelle Watson at aacjcdp.chair@gmail.com or AAC-JCDP Secretary Carolyn Cash Leathers at aacjcdp.sec@gmail.com to be added to the e-list of the AAC-JCDP or for more information.

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Monthly Meeting

Senior Democrats gather on to hear guest speaker Skye Poole share insights on programs and resources available through the Public Library. 

Want to Join SDJC? Dues are $20 per member.  To Renew or Join Please Click this link to pay securely online

Please plan to join us for this meeting!  We look forward to seeing you there!

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