2025 Precinct Organization
Mar
16
to Mar 29

2025 Precinct Organization

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Precinct meetings are being scheduled during the weeks of March 16th-March 29th! Details of each precinct date, time and location are coming in. Go to this link to see what precinct meeting dates are set and/or to pre-register. Please check back frequently if you do not yet see your precinct information.

To pre-register for your meeting (even if yours is not yet scheduled), please use this link. You will be contacted with detail information as it becomes available. If you have any questions, you may reach out to Cathy McCormick at 919-609-6774, Kathryn Nicolai at 602-750-9274. You may also email Info@jcdp.org or call JCDP Chair Sharon Castleberry at 919-524-0939.

Please plan to attend and participate! We will be electing new precinct officers this year so help is needed from everyone!

Not sure which precinct you live in, find here: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/PPLkup/

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The Queen’s Table Brunch with Advance Carolina & NC Black Alliance
Mar
29
11:00 AM11:00

The Queen’s Table Brunch with Advance Carolina & NC Black Alliance

In celebration of Women's History Month, we’re thrilled to invite you to the Queen's Table Brunch—an empowering event that brings together Black women across generations.

In partnership with The Exchange Inc., a powerful Black-led nonprofit supporting young Black and brown girls in Johnston County, this brunch offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. We’ll dive into meaningful conversations around leadership, politics, and community empowerment while celebrating the incredible impact of The Exchange Inc.

Dress in your best tea attire and come ready to share, inspire, and be inspired! This event is designed as an intergenerational space, so please feel free to bring young ladies along as well. Let’s build a stronger future together.

Click the image or here to register.

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NAACP Johnston Co Commemorates & Celebrates Bloody Sunday
Mar
30
3:00 PM15:00

NAACP Johnston Co Commemorates & Celebrates Bloody Sunday

From the NAACP to the Johnston County Community,

Please join us for a special event to commemorate and preserve the memory of Bloody Sunday.

Who: Hosted by the NAACP-Johnston Co Religious Affairs Committee
What: Bloody Sunday Memorial Event
When: Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM
Where: St. John AME Church, 400 West Watson Street, Selma, NC 27577
Why: This event will honor the significance of Bloody Sunday, a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, and reflect on the courage and determination that led to greater social justice.

We look forward to your presence as we come together to remember and recognize this crucial part of history.

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Young Democrats of Johnston Co Meeting
Apr
2
6:00 PM18:00

Young Democrats of Johnston Co Meeting

Join fellow Young Dems the first Wednesday of every month at rotating locations. We will be at JCDP-Smithfield for April.

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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NATIONAL DAY OF PROTEST: HANDS OFF! in RALEIGH
Apr
5
11:00 AM11:00

NATIONAL DAY OF PROTEST: HANDS OFF! in RALEIGH

50501 NC and NC Indivisibles are hosting a “HANDS OFF!” rally and food drive benefiting the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, in partnership with North Carolina Poor Peoples Campaign, The Black and Brown Coalition of North Carolina, Wake Women Have Mercy, and more to be announced! We will provide more details about plans for April 5th soon, including an online link to donate directly to FBCENC, and a list of most needed items that we will be collecting at the rally. Check back for more details or go to https://www.50501nc.com/ or check out 50501NC on Facebook.

To Learn More About 50501 and coming events nearby and across the state and country,

click the image below:

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Senior Democrats of Johnston County Monthly Meeting
Apr
21
12:00 PM12:00

Senior Democrats of Johnston County Monthly Meeting

 


Monthly Meeting

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

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.

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2025 Annual County Convention The Long Game Is More Important Than Ever
Apr
26
10:00 AM10:00

2025 Annual County Convention The Long Game Is More Important Than Ever

The Johnston County Democratic Party will hold our Annual County Convention on Saturday, April 26th, @ 10AM at our JCDP-Smithfield HQ. Doors open at 9am. Check back for registration link to come. To vote on any matter, you must be a named delegate from your annual precinct meeting. You can still attend if not a delegate.


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Young Democrats of Johnston Co Meeting
May
7
6:00 PM18:00

Young Democrats of Johnston Co Meeting

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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Senior Democrats of Johnston County Monthly Meeting
May
19
12:00 PM12:00

Senior Democrats of Johnston County Monthly Meeting

 


Monthly Meeting

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

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.

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NCDP Congressional 13th District Convention 2025
May
24
10:00 AM10:00

NCDP Congressional 13th District Convention 2025

Lee, Harnett, Wake, Johnston, Franklin, Granville, Person and Caswell Democrats meet for the 13th Congressional District Convention in person with a hybrid option.  

Business will start at 10 am and conclude at 1pm. At that time, in-person participants have the option to stay for lunch, catered by BabyMoon Cafe and provided by Frank Pierce for Congress.

More details to come.

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Young Democrats of Johnston Co Meeting
Jun
4
6:00 PM18:00

Young Democrats of Johnston Co Meeting

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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Filing Period for Municipal Seats 2025
Jul
7
to Jul 18

Filing Period for Municipal Seats 2025

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The candidate filing period for the 2025 partisan and nonpartisan municipal elections begins at the opening of business on Monday, July 7, 2025, for county boards of elections, and ends at noon on Friday, July 18, 2025, unless otherwise stated in a municipal charter or session law.

  • The deadline to withdraw a notice of candidacy and receive a refund is 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

  • Candidates should contact the Johnston Co Board of Elections (919-989-5095) to determine the filing fee for their contest.

    • Note: All candidates filing a notice of candidacy in a municipal contest will file their form and filing fee at their county board of elections. No notice of candidacy or filing fee should be mailed to the State Board of Elections.

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Young Democrats of Johnston Co Meeting
Jul
9
6:00 PM18:00

Young Democrats of Johnston Co Meeting

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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Young Democrats of Johnston Co Meeting
Aug
6
6:00 PM18:00

Young Democrats of Johnston Co Meeting

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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Pack the NCGA Gallery!
Mar
26
12:00 PM12:00

Pack the NCGA Gallery!

Pack the Gallery: Show Your Presence at the NCGA

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.

This is our opportunity to send a strong message: We’re watching. We care. And we expect action on the issues that matter most to North Carolinians.

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

Time may change, depending on the call of the general assembly, a more specific time will be shared the day before.

Click here to let us know you are Packing the Gallery!

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YDNC Rural Caucus Monthly Zoom
Mar
23
7:00 PM19:00

YDNC Rural Caucus Monthly Zoom

Calling all #Rural Young Dems across NC! We're looking forward to seeing you during our next meeting on Sunday, March 23rd from 7:00-8:00pm!

At this meeting, we’ll discuss chapter 5 of "Anatomy of a Purple State" by Chris Cooper.

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 March 23 and any future monthly meeting.

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VIRTUAL GALLERY  for JUSTICE RIGGS: INSIDE THE APPEAL BEFORE THE NC COURT OF APPEALS
Mar
21
9:45 AM09:45

VIRTUAL GALLERY for JUSTICE RIGGS: INSIDE THE APPEAL BEFORE THE NC COURT OF APPEALS

THIS FRIDAY: The North Carolina Court of Appeals is going to hear the merits (or lack thereof) of Jefferson Griffin's crusade against more than 65,000 voters' right to have their ballots counted. They aren't giving the public the option to view it in person - well, fine. We'll just organize to watch it virtually.

Please join us for a Zoom watch party - we're all in this together.

9:45am: Rep. Marcia Morey, a former judge herself, will explain the case and what to expect in the hearing

10-11am (estimated end time): We'll watch the livestream of oral arguments together

11-11:15am: Rep. Morey and Cat Lawson (NCDP Strategic Counsel and Voter Protection Director) will debrief with us.

Democracy dies in darkness. We look forward to shining a light with you.

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Pack the NCGA Gallery!
Mar
19
12:00 PM12:00

Pack the NCGA Gallery!

Pack the Gallery: Show Your Presence at the NCGA

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.

This is our opportunity to send a strong message: We’re watching. We care. And we expect action on the issues that matter most to North Carolinians.

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

Time may change, depending on the call of the general assembly, a more specific time will be shared the day before.

Click here to let us know you are Packing the Gallery!

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Senior Democrats of Johnston County Monthly Meeting
Mar
17
12:00 PM12:00

Senior Democrats of Johnston County Monthly Meeting

 



Monthly Meeting

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

This month’s program will be with Moms Demand Action Johnston Co Pres Shannon Halbur.

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.

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Johnston County Voter Registration Drive
Mar
13
6:00 PM18:00

Johnston County Voter Registration Drive

Join Adrian and Daniel at our voter registration drive! We will have everything you need to register voters. Click here to sign up.

Come by JCDP HQ to pick up your voter registration forms, stickers, pens, clipboards, water, and snacks. A brief training will be provided to anyone who has never registered voters before. All we need is you! Bring comfortable clothes, shoes, water, and a positive attitude!

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The Interfaith Caucus and the Jewish Democrats of NCDP Invite You to an Evening with Dr. Derek J. Penslar
Mar
12
6:00 PM18:00

The Interfaith Caucus and the Jewish Democrats of NCDP Invite You to an Evening with Dr. Derek J. Penslar

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The Interfaith Caucus and the Jewish Democrats of NCDP are pleased to host a 90-minute presentation and Q&A on March 12th at 6:00 pm with Derek J. Penslar, William Lee Frost Professor of Jewish History, Department of History and Director of the Center for Jewish Studies, Harvard University.

This meeting is a hybrid meeting - held in person at the Goodwin House in Raleigh and via Zoom. Sign up to receive the Zoom link.

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Rally Against DOGE!
Mar
12
12:00 PM12:00

Rally Against DOGE!

They're saying they're improving government efficiency, but they're really just cutting jobs and funding to make room in the budget for tax cuts for their billionaire friends.

We won't accept cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, or Social Security. We won't accept DOGE firing Forest Service workers who saved lives in Hurricane Helene.

Rally with the North Carolina Democrats in Raleigh on March 12th at 12pm. Sign up now To LEARN MORE AND for updates.

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Special Invite from Wake Co Democrats to Join in a Town Hall with Cong Ro Khanna
Mar
10
7:15 PM19:15

Special Invite from Wake Co Democrats to Join in a Town Hall with Cong Ro Khanna

From Wake Co Democratic Party Chair Kevyn Creech:

We are extremely excited that Congressman Ro Khanna’s team reached out to Wake Dems to co-host a town hall. Rep. Khanna (D-CA, District 17), like some others in the US Congress, are connecting with voters around the country to listen to concerns, share ideas, and provide support during this challenging time. 

I am directly inviting our contiguous sister county parties - you all - to participate. Please note there are only 500 Zoom seats available, but Wake Dems will also be live streaming this event on our YouTube page. The sign up will close at 5:30 on Monday. The Zoom and livestream links will be emailed 1 hour before digital doors open. Hope to see you all on Monday evening.

-Kev

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Democratic Men of NC Listening Tour in Johnston Co
Mar
10
6:30 PM18:30

Democratic Men of NC Listening Tour in Johnston Co

The DMNC Steering Committee is focused on hearing from men and bringing more men into the Democratic Party to help Democrats win elections. We’re focused on helping build a big tent party for the future. Stand with us. And show the world how Democratic men can change the world.

 Democratic Men of North Carolina Steering Committee has been meeting since last June to form as a statewide affiliated organization within the NC Democratic Party. They will hold their Inaugural Convention on March 15th and hope to be granted a formal charter at the NCDP State Executive Committee summer meeting on June 28th.

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Young Democrats of Johnston Co Meeting
Mar
5
6:00 PM18:00

Young Democrats of Johnston Co Meeting

Join fellow Young Dems the first Wednesday of every month at rotating locations. This month we are having elections and will be at JCDP-Smithfield.

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: (919)-798-6481 or franchd14@gmail.com .

Thanks and see you there,

Young Democrats of Johnston County Daniel Franch, President

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Building on the Legacy & Power of Black Resistance with NCDP 2nd Vice Chair Dr Kimberly Hardy
Feb
28
6:30 PM18:30

Building on the Legacy & Power of Black Resistance with NCDP 2nd Vice Chair Dr Kimberly Hardy

Join Dr. Kimberly Hardy, Second Vice-Chair of the NCDP, a host of Black leaders from across the State for a vibrant conversation on how the Black community can reclaim our history of resistance and organize to empower our communities for social and political change.

To see the many political leaders who will join Dr Hardy for this important conversation and to RSVP for this virtual event please click here.

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One Night Only Free Event! Disenfranchised Disco!
Feb
28
5:00 PM17:00

One Night Only Free Event! Disenfranchised Disco!

Are YOU on the list of 67,000 voters Jefferson Griffin is challenging? Check the list.

Join us on Friday (2/28) for a “Disenfranchisement Disco” at Haw River Ballroom! We’re bringing folks together to educate everyone on the importance of Justice Riggs’ court fight!

Get your free ticket to the disco here.

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