Haywood Democrats Fall Rally
Saturday, October 23, 12 noon – 4 pm
Nancy Weldon Outdoor Gym at Lake Junaluska
The cost of $20/person includes a lunch catered by the Haywood Smokehouse.
The stars are all seven Democrats who have announced their intent to run for the US House seat currently held by Madison Cawthorn as well as other candidates who will appear on the Haywood ballot in 2022:
Sheriff candidate Larry Bryson; Commissioner Kirk Kirkpatrick; Tax Collector Greg West; Register of Deeds Sherri Rogers; Clerk of Court Hunter Plemmons and Chief District Court Judge Roy Wijewickrama.
incumbent Democrats running for re-election on the Town Boards in Canton and Clyde will be recognized. No Democrats filed to run in Maggie Valley. Elections in all three municipalities are scheduled for November 2, 2021.
The caterer needs to have a head count by Oct 16, so buy your tickets now! No tickets will be sold at the door!
- Buy your tickets at Headquarters or
- Make a reservation by emailing us at Haywooddemocrats@gmail.com or calling 828.452.9607.
- Better yet, click on the button to buy now on ActBlue.
While the gym is an open air facility, I encourage you to practice health and safety measures appropriate for the well being of yourself and others, including being fully vaccinated. Face masks will be provided for anyone who feels the need to wear one.
Municipal Elections
November 2, 2021 is Election Day for Town Board members in Canton, Clyde and Maggie Valley. Early Voting will begin at the Senior Resource Center, 81 Elmwood Way, Waynesville, on Thursday, October 14 and end on Saturday, October 30.
Voting will be at your precinct voting place on November 2.
Seats up for re-election
CANTON MAYOR
~ ZEB SMATHERS (Democrat)
CANTON ALDERMEN – 2 SEATS
~ KRISTINA SMITH (Democrat)
~ TIM SHEPHERD (Democrat)
CLYDE ALDERMEN – 2 SEATS
~ FRANK LAY, II (Democrat)
~ DIANE FORE (Democrat)
MAGGIE VALLEY ALDERMEN – 2 SEATS
~ No Democrats filed to run
Although these are classified as Non-Partisan races, it’s important to support our Democratic candidates. Democrats currently comprise the majority on the Canton and Clyde boards.
Voting is restricted to those voters who have lived within the city limits of the municipalities for at least 30 days before Election Day. If you pay a water bill to the Town of Canton, Clyde or Maggie Valley, you are most likely eligible to vote for Town Board candidates.
New Office Hours
We are now open Monday though Friday, 10 am to 2 pm.
Don’t miss the big sale!
A merchandise purchase is a donation to the Haywood County Democratic Party and helps us with our mission.
What We Stand For
Democrats from across the state are united by shared values that define who we are and what we stand for. That means fighting to ensure all North Carolinians have a fair shot at a good life, regardless of their background, where they came from, what they’re worth, or who they love.
