Welcome to the Haywood Dems

Voting Information

Check your registration status and your precinct polling place here: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/
During One-Stop (Early Voting) – You can register and vote the same day at the Early Voting polling places. You will need to fill out a form and show proof of residence, photo ID, utility bill, etc.
Absentee Ballot – Requests for absentee ballots must be received by Oct 30, 5 pm and civilian absentee ballots must be received no later than Nov 6, 5pm.
Additional information is available at the Haywood County Board of Elections website: https://www.haywoodnc.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2508&Itemid=275
Why we are asking you to vote NO on all the amendments: https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/youcanvote/pages/3536/attachments/original/1530796007/Amendments_on_the_Ballot_(2).pdf?1530796007.

Early Voting Sites and Dates/Times

Starting on Wednesday, October 17 and through Friday, November 2, Early Voting Sites are open Monday – Friday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. In addition, the last Saturday before Election Day, the Early Voting Sites are open from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.

There are three Early Voting sites and a resident of Haywood County may vote at any of the three:

Senior Resource Center – 81 Elmwood Way, Waynesville;
Canton Public Library – 11 Pennsylvania Ave., Canton;
Clyde Municipal Building – 8437 Carolina Ave., Clyde.

Message from the State Chair on Constitutional Amendments

On Sunday, August 12, the NC Democratic Party Executive Council passed a motion in opposition to ALL six amendments. Please use the document here as your reference when talking about the amendments.

Statement of Concerned Lawyers of North Carolina
Regarding Two Proposed Constitutional Amendments

As concerned lawyers from all political spectrums and from throughout the State, we ask that you read this Statement, endorsed by all six former Chief Justices of the Supreme Court of North Carolina, regarding the Judicial Selection and Separation of Powers constitutional amendments proposed by the North Carolina General Assembly. Read the full Statement_of_Concerned_Lawyers here.

What does the Democratic Party of North Carolina Stand For?

Read it here! Our Carolina Promise.

Events

Regular Monthly Meetings

Democratic Women – 3rd Thursday of the month – 6:30pm – Various meeting places

Senior Democrats – last Tuesday of every month – 1:00pm – Democratic Headquarters

Democratic Men – 4th Thursday of the month – 6:00pm – Captain’s Bay, Russ Ave, Waynesville

Executive Meeting – 3rd Monday of each month – 6:30pm – Democratic Headquarters

Auxiliary Groups

Democratic Women

The objectives of the Haywood County Democratic Women’s Club are to support the principles of the Democratic Party; to encourage able Democratic women to seek public office; and to participate in Democratic Party activities. The HCDWC also works to elect Democratic Party candidates and lends support to Democratic elected officials. Come join us! – 3rd Thursday of the month – 6:30pm -Democratic Headquarters, Judy Russell, President, djrussell2003@att.net

Senior Democrats

The objectives of the Haywood County Senior Democrats are to work to get Democratic candidates elected to public office; to advocate for issues of concern to seniors; and to educate voters and potential voters about issues and candidates. Any registered Democrat over the age of 50 is eligible for membership. Come join us! – last Tuesday of every month – 1:00 pm @Democratic Headquarters
Juanita Dixon, President, sjdixon28716@yahoo.com

Democratic Men

The purpose of the Haywood County Democratic Men’s Club is to promote the interests of the Democratic Party and to help get Democratic candidates elected to all levels of government. In addition, the club provides financial assistance and counsel to the Haywood Democratic Party. Join us the 4th Thursday of the month – Captain’s Bay, Russ Ave.
Tom Alexander, President, RTA95240@gmail.com

Young Democrats

Efforts are underway to reorganize the Haywood County Young Democrats. Any registered Democrat under the age of 36 interested in joining should contact us. Go to he Contact page here or email us at HaywoodDemocrats@gmail.com.

Any group of 5 or more young Democrats can organize within their county as an official chapter of Young Democrats of North Carolina (YDNC). By promoting the values of freedom, fairness, equality and social justice, the Young Democrats organization provides the youth of North Carolina a vehicle for progressive change.