Weekend of Canvassing with Wake Dems 5/23 - 5/24
2026-05-23 08:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-24 08:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join us in our Pre‑GOTV canvasses of the 2026 cycle anytime this weekend! This phase is all about building real connections with voters long before Election Day – listening to what matters to them, sharing helpful information, and strengthening our community one conversation at a time.
We’ll provide training on use of the MiniVAN app when you knock doors, answer any questions you have, and if you prefer, pair you up with a partner. It’s a great way to spend a few hours and makes a huge difference turning people out at the polls!
Review Canvasses here!

Memorial Day
2026-05-25 00:00 - 23:59
Memorial Day 2026 will be observed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in the United States. It marks a federal holiday dedicated to honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

Precinct 08-11 Memorial Day Canvass
2026-05-25 09:00 - 12:00 | NoRa Cafe, 12333 Strickland Rd, Raleigh, NC
Join the precinct officers for our Memorial Day canvass. From 9am – 9:45 am we will be at NoRa Cafe having a bit of a social and literature prep. During that time anyone who would like help getting set up with MiniVan will get help. At 9:45 am we will head over to the first turf. As the days are getting warmer the plan is to canvas from 10am – 12pm. If people have energy after noon we may reconvene for an evening canvass as well.
Useful links:
– Know Before You Go Guide
– MiniVAN Training Links

Precinct 01-02 Meeting
2026-05-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
A gathering of 01-02 volunteers to discuss local Wake County Dems issues and plan volunteer efforts.

Precinct 17-02 KSP Monthly Social
2026-05-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Ave, Knightdale, 27545
Join us in precinct 17-02 at Knightdale Station Park every 4th Wednesday of the month at noon for a mini get-together to hang out, talk about updates, and make future plans. Located in the shelter by the playground.

Precinct 01-01 Wednesday Canvass
2026-05-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Isabella Cannon Park Picnic Shelter, 2601 Kilgore Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Precinct 01-01 volunteers will hold Pre-GOTV canvasses every Wed. evening from 5-7pm from April 15 – August 25, 2026. Launch spot will vary; location for the week will be emailed to registrants on Tuesday evening. First-time canvassers will receive a brief training and be paired with experienced canvassers.

Precinct 01-01 4th Thursday Canvass
2026-05-28 11:30 - 13:30 | Isabella Cannon Park Picnic Shelter, 2601 Kilgore Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Precinct 01-01 volunteers will hold Pre-GOTV canvasses every 2nd and 4th Thursday, 11:30am-1:30pm, from April 23 – August 27. Launch spot will vary; registrants will receive the canvass launch address the prior evening. First time canvassers will receive a brief training and will be paired with an experienced canvasser.

Precinct 11-01 Canvass
2026-05-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Location will be emailed a few days prior to the event
Gentle and effective canvassing with 11-01 volunteers!
Been wondering what doorknocking with WakeDems is like? We provide ample training, pair you up with a veteran, and only knock on the doors of Democratic-friendly households!
It’s a great way to help spread the word about upcoming events and ways to get involved with the Wake County Democratic Party! Been a while since you’ve canvassed, or never been before? No problem! We welcome all – join us as a silent partner or get plenty of practice – totally up to you! Sign up and show up – meeting like-minded voters is a guaranteed antidote to the anxiety of our times! Location will be provided after you RSVP!

Precinct 12-06 Social – Ice Cream Edition 🍨
2026-05-28 18:00 - 19:30
🍦 Come for the ice cream, stay for the neighbors! We’re growing something special—bringing together our precinct, one scoop at a time.
Some of the best ice cream around is in the south part of our precinct… (okay, just across the border—but who’s counting?) 🍨 That’s where we’re headed, join us!
📍 Location details will be shared after registration.

CANCELLED - Dem Drinks & Doors — Weekly Canvassing Hangout, Morrisville 05-08
2026-05-28 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
*** THIS EVENT SERIES HAS BEEN CANCELLED ***
Join us every Thursday evening for Dem Drinks & Doors — a relaxed, drop-in canvassing hangout for Dems and Dem-leaning neighbors in and around Morrisville Precinct 05-08. Come for as long as you like. There’s something here for everyone:

Just want to hang out? Come meet your neighbors and support a local Morrisville business.
Experienced canvasser? Pick up a turf to work at your own pace during the week.
Never canvassed? Get on-the-spot training and get matched with a canvassing buddy.

No need to stay the whole time — stop by, grab what you need, and head out. Weekday evenings are a great time to canvass! Can’t make Thursdays? Reach out and we’ll come to you.
Contact: Karen Taggart, DVC Lead · (919) 675-1490 · precinct08-08@wakedems.org

North Cary precincts gathering
2026-05-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Please join precinct officers and volunteers from the 7 precincts in North Cary (04-02, 04-05, 04-08, 04-11, 04-17, 04-18, and 04-21) to gather and plan out strategy to get out the vote and win in November!

Precinct 18-03 Turf 1 Canvass
2026-05-29 11:00 - 13:00
Canvassing of doors in Turf 1 only in precinctt 18-03 (27 doors).

Weekend of Canvassing with Wake Dems 5/30 - 5/31
2026-05-30 08:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-31 08:00 - 20:00

Precinct 07-13 Early Summer Social (North Raleigh’s Midtown)
2026-05-31 15:00 - 16:30 | Location will be emailed a few days in advance of event, to those who have registered.
Enjoy the company of your like-minded neighbors, and learn more about the many ways to volunteer and support Democrats – we have opportunities for everyone in this crucial and important midterm election year!

Wake Dems 101 (Virtual)
2026-06-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Welcome to Wake Dems
Curious about who we are and how you can help make a difference in Wake County? Wake Dems 101 is one of the best ways to get to know your local Democratic Party!
What You’ll Learn
Who we are → Meet your local Democratic elected officials, Party leaders, and neighbors
What we do → Learn how we organize, support candidates, and fight for our values year-round
How you can get involved → Discover volunteer roles that match your schedule, skills, and interests
Why It Matters
At Wake Dems, we take a data-driven approach to organizing. We partner with voting analytics experts to score every voter on how likely they are to 1) vote and 2) vote for Democrats if they vote.
We then focus most of our efforts engaging with high support, low turnout voters — folks who agree with us but don’t always make it to the polls. Our data shows we can triple turnout amongst voters we have a conversation with!
We hope to see you there!
We’re excited to connect with you and share more about who we are, what we do, and how you can get involved to make a difference!

Thanks again for fueling victories for candidates who share our values across every municipality in Wake County 🙏🏽
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Downtown North Neighborhood Canvass
2026-06-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join us to talk with critical voters who skipped the midterms in 2022 or who are newly registered in our precincts.

Democracy on Tap - Apex
2026-06-03 18:00 - 20:00 | 3675 Green Level W Rd Suite 101, Apex, NC 27523, 3675 Green Level W Rd Suite 101, Apex, 27523
Join Apex Dems at Bottle Theory on the first Wednesday of every month to find out what’s happening in the district, talk about issues, meet candidates, and more.
This is a primarily a casual social gathering, so come out and meet some fellow Democrats and enjoy $5 glasses of wine!

Sweets & Solidarity: Precinct 01-33 Cookie Social
2026-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join your neighbors and fellow Democrats & progressives for a sweet evening of conversation and community! Precinct 01-33 is hosting a casual social meet-and-greet on Wednesday, June 3, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM . We will be gathering to share cookies, milk, lemonade, and water. Whether you’re looking to meet like-minded folks in our neighborhood or just want to enjoy a beautiful June evening outdoors before the day ends, we’d love to see you and your family (including dogs) there.

Canvass with Wake Dems: Morrisville Area Precincts
2026-06-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Help us knock doors in our high priority areas.
We’ll provide training on use of the MiniVAN app when you knock doors, answer any questions you have, and if you prefer, pair you up with a partner. Then, we head out into nearby neighborhoods, and remind Democrats and like-minded Unaffiliated voters about the importance of their vote in the upcoming election. It’s a great way to spend a few hours and makes a huge difference turning people out at the polls!
When margins of victory are slim, and elections are decided by only a few votes – every conversation matters. Our work is all about building real connections with voters long before Election Day – listening to what matters to them, sharing helpful information, and strengthening our community one conversation at a time!!

Canvassing with 18-04
2026-06-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Talking to voters is the number 1 way to ensure people show up for our mid-term elections. From now until November, our job is to connect to voters and convince them to take action – in the field and at the ballot box.
We will provide training, packets including door hangers and your VOLUNTEER badge – you bring your Voice, your Passion and your Reasons for being involved with our NC Wake County Democratic Party – for our 18-04 candidates including incumbents – State Senate District 13 Lisa Grafstein, US House NC District 2 – Deborah Ross, NC House District 33 Monika Johnson-Hostler, NC Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls, Democrats for our NC Court of Appeals and for the US Senate North Carolina former Governor Roy Cooper…
If you are a veteran door knocker, a new volunteer or canvass curious – we are grateful for your time and all are WELCOME.
Your Turf information, supplies & training is available for pick up MOST Fridays at 2pm – please download the MiniVAN app onto your phone.
Important Mid-Term Voting Dates:

Sept. 4: Absentee ballots must be available and distributed to military and overseas voters.
Oct. 9: Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.).
Oct. 15: In-person early voting begins; same-day registration available.
Oct. 20: Absentee ballot request deadline (5 p.m.)
Oct. 31: In-person early voting ends (3 p.m.).
Nov. 3: Election Day.
Nov. 3: Absentee ballot return deadline (7:30 p.m.).

Haseeb Fatmi Campaign Launch and Swearing In
2026-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join us for an exciting evening as we celebrate the official Campaign Launch & Swearing In of Haseeb Fatmi! Enjoy food, drinks, and fun as supporters, friends, and neighbors gather for this special occasion. We are honored to welcome Justice Anita Earls for Haseeb’s official swearing-in ceremony.
Come celebrate an evening focused on community, leadership, and the future of North Carolina. We look forward to seeing you there!
Register Here!

Weekend of Canvassing with Wake Dems 6/6 - 6/7
2026-06-06 08:00 - 20:00

Precinct 01-23 Book Club
2026-06-06 09:30 - 11:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join southwest Raleigh Democrats reading edifying–and potentially subversive–literature. In September, we revisited George Orwell’s classic 1984. We realized that reading books in 2025 constitutes an act of resistance to Big Brother’s intrusiveness. That and it’s fun to discuss them with friends over a great cup of coffee in a newly reopened, beloved neighborhood cafe near NCSU.
In October, we’ll take on Abundance, by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson. What favorite read do you recommend?

Apex Dems Saturday Morning Wake Up Call
2026-06-06 09:30 - 11:30 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
NEW LOCATION! Join Apex Dems for coffee on the first Saturday every month to find out what’s happening in the district, talk about issues, meet candidates, and more.
This is a primarily a casual social gathering, but we’ll sometimes have topics and specific information to share as well. We hope you’ll come out and engage with your local Dem community–we can’t wait to see you!
Please note the new location starting July 5 in the confirmation email. For more information, contact: Jen Job, Apex Vice Chair at apexvc@wakedems.org

Countywide Canvass with Senator Haseeb Fatmi and Evonne Hopkins!
2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00 | A public park in Northern Wake County – exact location provided after signup.
We’re kicking off Phase 2 of Pre-GOTV with launches in the most competitive districts across the state. Our Phase 2 theme is ‘The Hidden Cost of Corruption’ where we’ll focus on how working families pay the costs of corruption in tax dollars, economic opportunity, and public safety.
Join us to have conversations with voters about how North Carolina’s newest state senator, Haseeb Fatmi, and House District 35 candidate Evonne Hopkins will fight for us in the state legislature.
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Central Cary Monthly Happy Hour with Robert Reives
2026-06-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Please join us for our 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! House Minority Leader Robert Reives will be joining us this month.
We’ll also be hosting a canvassing event just before this at 9:30am (on the Wake Dems Calendar as well), so please come knock some doors with us for all of the incredible Democratic candidates on the ballot this year. No experience required!
