Head's Up

 See our "2022 Candidates" web pages for more information on candidates.  For questions, reach out to the PCDP county officers or precinct chairs (names are here).  Go to our All About Voting pages for information about voting. 

Important Voting Dates

Check to be sure you are registered!

October 14         Civilian deadline for voter registration.  If you miss this deadline you can register to vote on the same day as one-stop early voting.  
​Check your registration status here. 
You need to be registered if you are doing absentee voting.  Request your absentee ballot now (see our How to Vote page) and begin the process.
October 20 - November 5        In-Person, Early Voting
We encourage you to vote early.  It's easy and fast.  Avoid the hassles on election day.  Same day voter registration possible.
NOTE:  Check out our All About Voting pages & 2022 Candidates pages to help you through the voting process.  

Polk County Events

Women's Club Breakfast
Oct 1st 8am-10am
​RSVP is helpful; not required.
Meet & Greet with Rob Parsons
Thursday, September 29th   5-7pm
Mewdlics
171 Main St., Saluda

Rob is a current School Board member for Saluda township.  He is also a candidate for School Board in this years' election.

Election Events Elsewhere

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Our friends in Transylvania County are inviting us to this event. In addition to family fun, there will be comments by religious leaders (e.g. Rev. Dr. John Mendez, Rev. Dr. Carter Hayward) and political leaders (e.g. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara).
​If Democrats win in November then a lot more good can happen!

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

Saluda Precinct Get Out the Vote Training (Aug 30)

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Under shelter and weathering Mother Nature, Linda Knippa trains our fearless Saluda volunteers.

Polk Dems Attend NCDP Rural Tour (July 27)

Polk Dems turned out in person and on zoom to hear from Dr. Bobbie Richardson (Chair, NCDP), Lorenzo Pedro (Political Director, NCDP), Matt Ballance (Chair, District 11), and Jasmine Beach-Ferrara (Democratic Candidate, U.S. House District 11).  Andy and Ray were also there to address the group and add to our discussions with NCDP leadership.  Support is there for rural counties.  Jasmine was inspirational.  See her the next time she is in Polk County or other places within the district.  It's time for us to roll up our sleeves and get to work for our Democratic Party candidates.
​See our picture gallery for additional photos.

Polk Dems Turn Out to See Cheri Beasley

Cheri Beasley, our Democrat Party candidate for U.S. Senate, came to Polk County for a Meet & Greet on June 13th.  See more pictures on our Picture Gallery page. 

Polk Dems Support Reproductive Rights

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MAY 3 RALLY
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MAY 14- BANS OFF OUR BODIES

Polk Dems Women's Club Show Appreciation for our Teachers

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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).