Anti-choice groups already are pushing for a nationwide abortion ban. Republicans can't make it happen now, but they can if they regain power in Washington. So, every congressional race and the next presidential election are a referendum on a woman's right to choose.

If the national effort fails and individual states determine reproductive rights then NC is at risk if Republicans win enough seats to gain a supermajority to override the Governor's veto.  Electing Democrats to the General Assembly in November is critical.

Head's Up

Primary Election- Head's Up
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.April 28 - May 14   One-stop, In-person voting with same day registration at the Womack Building.  M-F: 8am - 7:30pm; SA: 8am - 3pm (See our How to Vote page)

May 17th​  Election day in-person voting.  6:30am - 7:30pm at your precinct voting location. 

See Democratic Party Primary Ballot
U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representative (District 11) are the 2 races on the ballot.
If you missed our District 11 House of Representative Candidate Forum check out Henderson County Democratic Party Candidate Forum 6pm on May 10th.  Register for the zoom meeting here or come to our HQ for a zoom party. 
Check out the 2022 Candidates pages to see who is running for office.   Be sure and look at the pull-down web pages for local-state-national candidates.  Only the national Senate and U.S. House of Representative races are being voted on in the Democratic Party Primary election.  

Polk Dems Support Reproductive Rights

We Believe...

  • Helping people who need help strengthens our community
  • The health and safety of our neighbors are important
  • Censorship through book banning and teacher harassment will greatly harm public education
  • Capitalism is at its best when it works for everyone equally
  • Your "freedoms" should not hurt me or infringe on my "freedoms"
  • Racism and discrimination are wrong
  • Violence and hate are NOT "legitimate political discourse"
  • Government is not the enemy; hate, fear and disinformation are
  • Rules and laws should apply to everyone equally
  • Climate change is a real and immediate danger

We...

  • want our children to be taught the truth
  • want everyone to have the opportunity for a good, safe job
  • honor and respect public servants including teachers, healthcare workers, police, firefighters, EMTs, and veterans
  • know there is no democracy without voting rights

Polk Dems in Action

Polk Dems Women's Club Show Appreciation for our Teachers

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The Gift Baskets were delivered and very much appreciated by the teachers at our schools.  Thanks to all who contributed!!!
Gift Baskets were delivered and very much appreciated by the teachers at our schools during May 2-6 Teacher Appreciation Week.  Thanks to all who contributed!!!

HQ Deck Removal- Helping Hands on Deck

​Thanks to Ray Fulk, Ray Gasperson, Sean and Miller Hogan, Steve King, Clayton Larrison, Dick Perlmutter, and Chris Reynolds for their hard work in deck removal and multiple trips to the dump on April 23.  See our Picture Gallery for more pictures.

PCDP Convention on March 26th a Success
Seventy people turned out on a beautiful Saturday morning to reconnect, meet some of our exciting and capable candidates, and take care of party business.  

Polk NC Dems Walk in Tryon St. Patrick's Day Parade
While Spring officially starts on March 20th, you could have fooled our Democrat friends who took a little walk on a beautiful afternoon in Tryon on March 17th.  Our 2 county commissioner candidates, Ray Gasperson and Andy Millard were there.  And for those of you who don't know Stephanie Justice- she is in the front row on the left.  Stephanie is the Democratic candidate for NC Senate-District 48.  Their elections will be in November during the general election.  Come meet them at our County Convention on March 26th.  

Polk Dems Building a Stronger Community
Local Democrats Deliver Meals On Wheels

​When our local Meals-On-Wheels program put out the call for volunteers, the Polk County Democrats formed a team to help. Under the coordination of Robbie ter Kuile, 12 members are delivering hot meals to our seniors in the Columbus area every Wednesday, plus other days as needed. Ms. ter Kuile has been helping our community for years, and commented on her Meals-On-Wheels experience:

"As a driver for Meals-On-Wheels, we don't just deliver a hot meal, our visits also serve as a wellness check. One client asked that we enter her house through her garage door. She had difficulty walking and couldn’t easily come to the door. One winter day, I entered her garage and found her sitting on the step that led into her house. “What are you doing in the garage?” I asked. She told me that she’d fallen and couldn’t get up. So she crawled into the garage and waited for the Meals-On-Wheels volunteer to come and help her.  As a driver for Meals on Wheels for almost nine years, I’ve received smiles, hugs and blessings. I’m grateful to be able to provide this needed service in Polk County."

Many thanks to Robbie, the volunteers and Gail Dyer at the Senior Center for helping our neighbors!  Anyone interested in helping deliver meals, please call (828) 894-0001 to volunteer.
This article was published in the Tryon Daily Bulletin on February 21st (online).