Wake County Democratic Party

Holly Springs Democracy on Tap
2025-10-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Come join your fellow Holly Springs Dems for a monthly social event.

Falls River Wine and Politics
2025-10-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join us for our monthly social in Raleigh (near Falls of Neuse/Durant Rd) to chat, have a drink, and get to know your neighbors! Dems and like-minded folks are welcome. Bring a friend!

TRAINING - Canvassing with MiniVan, GOTV
2025-10-13 19:00 - 20:15 | Zoom
Ready to Get Out The Vote (GOTV) for Municipal Elections? New to canvassing? Experienced but want a refresher?
Join us for our Zoom training: “Canvassing with MiniVan, GOTV 2025” during which we will cover:

Best practices: Canvassing Dos, Don’ts and “What ifs”?
New scripts & canvass literature
How to use the MiniVan app & Voter Pledge Cards for canvassing
Converations at the door & silent canvassing
Your questions and suggestions.

Research shows that door knock canvassing with a conversation at the door is the most effective way to bring out the vote for our candidates!
Together, we will build skills, motivation, and confidence to canvass effectively and win important municipal elections in 2026 and crucial mid-term elections in 2026…Join Us!

Monday., September 22nd, 7:00 – 8:15 pm
Wednesday, October 8th, 7:00 – 8:15 pm
Monday, October 13th, 7:00 – 8:15 pm

Glenwood Area Democrats Bi-Monthly Meet and Greet
2025-10-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Please join the Glenwood Area Democrats for a fun-filled evening of socializing and networking with fellow Democrats.
Every even numbered month, Glenwood Area Democrats and like-minded individuals gather to interact with our elected officials, hold issue panel discussions, and discuss and implement our upcoming plans for 2025.
Whether you’re a long-time party member or new to the political scene, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and discuss important issues facing our community!

Wake Forest Virtual Phone Bank
2025-10-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-10-11 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual
Come join us to make follow-up calls to voters that we missed while canvassing to reinforce our message to vote for our fantastic candidates in the upcoming Wake Forest Municipal Races on November 4th!
New to virtual phone banking? (or experienced and want a refresher on the latest script?), we’ll provide all the training you need on our calling platform and the call script, then make calls to voters for a period of time, and then have a quick debrief to answer questions. Our VPB trainer will be with you the entire time to provide support and answer questions as needed. Then you are free to make phone calls on your own schedule!
If you want to learn more about our candidates, here are their websites (completely optional)
Ben Clapsaddle for Mayor (current Commissioner)
Hasseb Fatmi for Commissioner
Keith Shackleford for Commissioner (current Commissioner)
Sign up below and we’ll see you (virtually) there!
The link for the virtual meeting will be e-mailed to registered attendees the day before the event.

Capital Forest Postcard Writing Party
2025-10-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join your friendly Democratic neighbors in Northeast Raleigh (Capital Forest area) as we write postcards to newly-registered voters! Scripts, postcards, and pens will be provided. If you feel inclined to donate stamps, please make sure to fill out an in-kind donation form at wakedems.org/in-kind. We will have some stamps already available as well.

Columbus Day
2025-10-13
OPM.gov URL: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/tabs/2025/

Fall Potluck - North Raleigh’s Precinct 07-13 (Midtown Area)
2025-10-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Location will be emailed a few days in advance of event, to those who have registered.
The precinct officer team of North Raleigh’s 07-13 invites their neighbors to a potluck gathering this fall! We’ll supply the main dishes and beverages – you’re encouraged to bring an appetizer or dessert to share with the group. There’s sure to be enlightening conversation, news about Democratic upcoming volunteer opportunities and happenings, and maybe even a special guest or two!
Sign up and join us for this informal social, and get to know other like-minded voters in our precinct – We look forward to seeing you!
Heidi, Johnnye, and Stew

GOTV Canvass: Wake Forest
2025-10-12 14:00 - 16:30 | TBD
Come knock doors with us!
We’ll be talking to Democrats and left-leaning voters that don’t vote consistently in midterms and municipal elections. The conversations we’ll have won’t just help us win every municipal election this fall — we’ll also be laying the groundwork to send Roy Cooper to the US Senate and re-elect Anita Earls in 2026!
We’ll provide training. All you have to do is sign up and show up.

GOTV Canvass: Morrisville
2025-10-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Location will be shared with those who register, several days in advance of event
Come knock doors with us!
Join us for the WCDP 2025 GOTV Canvass Kickoff in Morrisville!
We’ll be talking to Democrats and left-leaning voters that don’t vote consistently in midterms and municipal elections. The conversations we’ll have won’t just help us win every municipal election this fall — we’ll also be laying the groundwork to send Roy Cooper to the US Senate and re-elect Anita Earls in 2026!
We’ll provide training, literature, drinks, and snacks. All you have to do is sign up and show up.

Check out the signup options for first-time canvassers and silent partners, so there’s an easy way to get involved no matter your experience level. And remember, we always provide maps and hands-on training beforehand, and partner experienced canvassers with new folks, so that everyone feels comfortable and confident before we head out in pairs into the neighborhood, to speak with friendly fellow Democratic voters.

01-47 Precinct organizing & socializing
2025-10-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Weekly opportunity to DO some precinct outreach work, from postcards to phonebanks, to build up to 2026.

Virtual Phone Bank with Wake Dems! (Includes Optional Training)
2025-10-12 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join fellow Wake County Democratic Party volunteers to make phone calls to other Democrat and left-leaning voters! We’ll be calling to Get Out The Vote (GOTV) for Wake County’s municipal elections on November 4 and to recruit new volunteers both for this year and for the critical midterm elections of 2026!

New to virtual phone-banking? Great! (Experienced phone bankers — we’d love to see you, also!) We’ll provide all the training you need on our calling platform and the call script (about 30 minutes), then make calls to voters (30-45 minutes), then have a quick debrief to answer questions and talk about next steps (10-15 minutes). And our VPB trainers will be there the entire time to provide support and answer questions as needed.

We hope to see you there!

Canvass for Wendell
2025-10-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
We’ll be talking to Democrats and left-leaning voters that don’t vote consistently in midterms and municipal elections. The conversations we’ll have won’t just help us elect both endorsed Democrats to the Wendell Town Commission this fall — we’ll also be laying the groundwork to send Roy Cooper to the US Senate and re-elect Anita Earls in 2026!
We’ll provide training, literature, and a partner for you to go with. All you have to do is sign up and show up.

01-32 Precinct Meeting
2025-10-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Fortnite Brewing Co, 1006 SW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC, 27511, United States
Join fellow Democrats in your precinct to learn how to get involved! We’ll talk about what’s going on in current events and our plans with the Wake Dems and our precinct. We’ll also just be chatting and relaxing at the brewery!

Downtown North Social
2025-10-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Calling all Downtown North Dems! Join us for a post-canvass happy hour for fellowship and connection. Whether you’re able to canvass or not, we hope to see you. All are welcome!

[CANCELED: Rescheduled for 10/4] 01-04 Precinct Gathering
2025-10-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join us for an October gathering of like-minded folks in our area!

Central Cary Monthly Happy Hour
2025-10-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Fortnite Brewing Co, 1006 SW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC, 27511, United States
Please join us for a monthly happy hour in Cary from 12pm-2pm! This is a great opportunity to meet fellow Democrats who live in your neighborhood, talk about issues, and get to know some of our local elected officials!
We also host a canvass event immediately beforehand at 10am, which can be found on the Wake Dems Events Calendar, please feel free to join that as well!

Wake Dems Canvass Kickoff for Cary Town Council: Brittany Richards, District A and Carissa Johnson, At-Large Incumbent
2025-10-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Brittany Richards is a dynamic Democratic candidate looking to bring a fresh voice and perspective to the Cary Town Council. Carissa Johnson is the quintessential public servant – a practical, no-nonsense advocate for progressive values and a community leader both on and off the Town Council.
Join us Saturday, October 11th 10-12p for canvassing at friendly doors throughout District A.
Training will be available and you will not need to canvass alone (unless you want to!). Location will be provided once you RSVP – this location is perfect for volunteers in West and North Cary, but is open to all.

Central Cary Pre-Happy Hour Canvass
2025-10-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Annie Jones Park, 1414 Tarbert Dr., Cary, 27511
If you’d like to jump into action right now, meet us at 10:00am in Cary to organize for a better future! We’re planning a canvass to talk to local Democrats and get them involved in the important work of winning elections. We’ll also talk to folks about our critical local elections coming up in just a few months. No experience required, we’ll plan to teach you everything you need to know! After you are done meeting some of new friends and neighbors, cool off with a drink with us from 12-2pm at our Central Cary Happy Hour, joined by some of our local Cary elected officials!

Knightdale GOTV Canvass
2025-10-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join us as we canvass to support Grady Bussey for Knightdale Town Council! We will meet to hand out literature, help with the miniVAN app, and head out in pairs to talk to our neighbors about the importance of getting Democrats elected to our municipal boards. Water, snacks, and support will be provided.
Can’t make it at 10 AM but want to canvass? Email knightdaledems@gmail.com to get connected.
Anyone who signs up to attended will be vetted and sent the exact location on the evening before the canvass.

Canvassing Southern Springs (For Fuquay-Varina Elections)
2025-10-11 09:30 - 17:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Canvassing Southern Springs for Fuquay-Varina Elections.

Morrisville Canvassing with Team Jashi
2025-10-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Will be shared with those who sign up
WakeDem endorsed candidate for Morrisville District 2, Jashi Abhirajan will host this canvass. Meet at 9:30AM for quick snacks, introductions, training and canvass lit, and partnering. Return around noon for debrief, lit drop-off, and refreshments.

GOTV: Apex Canvass
2025-10-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Come knock doors with us!
We’ll be talking to Democrats and left-leaning voters that don’t vote consistently in midterms and municipal elections. The conversations we’ll have won’t just help us keep the Town Council Blue with Ed Gray, Sue Mu, and Shane Reese this fall — we’ll also be laying the groundwork to send Roy Cooper to the US Senate and re-elect Anita Earls in 2026!
We’ll provide training, literature, drinks, and snacks. All you have to do is sign up and show up.

GOTV Canvass: Fuquay-Varina
2025-10-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Location will be shared with those signed up to participate
Come knock doors with us!
We’ll be talking to Democrats and left-leaning voters that don’t vote consistently in midterms and municipal elections. The conversations we’ll have won’t just help us win every municipal election this fall — we’ll also be laying the groundwork to send Roy Cooper to the US Senate and re-elect Anita Earls in 2026!
We’ll provide training, literature, drinks, and snacks. All you have to do is sign up and show up.

Coffee and Conversations in Glenwood South
2025-10-11 09:00 - 11:30 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join Precinct 01-07 for a casual neighborhood coffee gathering to connect with fellow community members and discuss important issues affecting our city, county, and state. Whether you want to share your thoughts, learn from others, or simply enjoy a cup of coffee with neighbors, this is a welcoming space for open and respectful conversation. No speeches, no agendas—just meaningful dialogue over good coffee. Supporting local small businesses and building community. Stop by, grab a cup, and let’s talk!

Socialize & Phone Bank Fridays! (Cary District C)
2025-10-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join us for a 04-07-hosted weekly event during which we will socialize and make follow-up calls to voters that we missed while canvassing. We will reinforce our message to vote for our fantastic candidates in the upcoming Cary District C Municipal Races on November 4th! This event is open to South Cary volunteers who register via the links below.
New to virtual phone banking? (or experienced and want a refresher on the latest script?), we’ll provide training on our calling platform and the call script, then make calls to voters for a period of time, and then have a quick debrief to answer questions (and socialize!). Our on-site trainer will provide support and answer questions as needed throughout the event.
Our wonderful candidates Bella Huang for Cary District C and/or Carissa Kohn-Johnson our representative At-Large will be in attendance to provide updates and words of encouragement. If you want to learn more about our wonderful candidates and their platforms, click their names above.
This is an in-person event; the address and other details will be sent to those who register by clicking on their preferred date(s) below.
Beverages and snacks will be provided; other potluck dishes welcome but not required.
Sign up for as many shifts as you can:

Friday, October 3rd, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Friday, October 10th, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Friday, October 17th, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Friday, October 24th, 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Team Haseeb Canvass in Wake Forest
2025-10-10 11:00 - 13:00 | TBD
Come out with Board of Commissioners Candidate Haseeb Fatmi to canvass in Wake Forest.
We’ll be knocking on Dem-friendly doors to make sure they come out to vote in the November 4th municipal election!
We’ll provide training. All you have to do is sign up and show up.
Location will be provided to those who register in advance of the canvass date.
