Wake County Democratic Party

Canvass for Wendell
2025-10-19 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Morrisville Coffee Chat
2025-10-19 11:00 - 12:00 | La Farm – West Cary, 5055 Arco St,, 5055 Arco St, Cary, 27519
3rd Sunday of the month at 11 AM. Grab a coffee or pastry and hang out and chat. Precinct 05-08 hosts a monthly coffee at La Farm in Whole Foods (on 55). We are usually outside, depending on weather.

Canvass for Zebulon
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:30 | 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 endorsed Democrats to the Zebulon Town Commission and the Mayor’s Office 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.

Precinct 03-01 Canvass Launch
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join Precinct 03-01 for a canvass launch! We’ll meet at 10am at Apex Nature Park under the shelters, where we’ll go over how to canvass, distribute lit, and pair up people to canvass together.

Knightdale GOTV Canvass
2025-10-18 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.

Precinct 05-05 (Brier Creek) Monthly Meeting
2025-10-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Join fellow Democrats in Brier Creek 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. Precinct monthly meeting.

Morrisville Canvassing with Team Jashi
2025-10-18 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 Canvass: Holly Springs
2025-10-18 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.

08-04/08-05 Lake Lynn Cleanup
2025-10-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Lake Lynn Community Center, 7921 Ray Rd, Raleigh, 27613
Precincts 08-05 and 08-4 are hosting a clean-up of the Lake Lynn Hare Snipe Creek trail! We will meet at Lake Lynn Community Center.
If you are interested, please email precinct08-05@wakedems.org to receive a link to the registration form through Raleigh Parks.

Socialize & Phone Bank Fridays! (Cary District C)
2025-10-17 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

GOTV Canvass: Morrisville
2025-10-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Location will be emailed a few days prior to the event
Come knock doors with us!
We’ll be talking to Democrats and left-leaning voters who 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.

Progressive Caucus monthly meeting
2025-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Come be a part of making the Wake County party as progressive as its voters.

Wake Forest Virtual Phone Bank
2025-10-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-10-13 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.

Virtual Phone Bank with Wake Dems! (Includes Optional Training)
2025-10-16 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!

[CANCELED] 3rd Thursdays with 20-04, 05-06 and neighboring West Cary Precincts
2025-10-16 18:30 - 20:00
It’s time to elect Brittany and Carissa to Cary Town Council on November 4. Let’s get together, grab some pizza with like-minded neighbors and talk about what we can do now and in the months ahead to elect people who share our values. We’ll have some action items available, too.

Five at Five Virtual Happy Hour!
2025-10-16 17:00 - 17:30
Join us on Thursdays for the next few weeks for a virtual happy hour + virtual phone bank combo! This weekly virtual event makes it easy to stay connected to Wake Dems while also helping us follow-up calls to voters.
Grab your beverage of choice and join us on Zoom for:
1. Five-minute icebreaker
2. Five-minute update from WCDP Chair Wesley Knott
3. Five-minute update from a special guest (different guest every week!)
4. Five-minute update from an endorsed municipal candidate
5. Five calls to voters!
When we canvass, someone answers the door around 25% of the time. If no one is home, we leave our GOTV literature at the door. Our Follow Up Phone Banks help ensure voters who get that lit also get our message about the importance of these elections (and the upcoming elections in 2026).
If you’re an experienced phone banker, you’ll be in and out in 30 minutes! If you’re new, we also provide training on our calling platform and the call script before you start making calls – just sign up and show up!

Garner Precinct Officers Monthly Meeting
2025-10-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Garner Precinct Officers Monthly Meeting
(3rd Wednesday of the month)
Time: 7:00pm – 7:45pm
Location: Virtual
This meeting is open to any registered democrat in a Garner Precinct. If you would like to attend, please reach out to Donna Friend, South Wake Vice Chair via email southwakevc@wakedems.org.

Knightdale Phone Bank - Hybrid
2025-10-15 18:30 - 20:00
Join candidate Grady Bussey as we make follow-up phone calls to voters the day before early voting begins. We will begin at 6:30 with a training and will have help available throughout the phone bank. Whether you’re experienced using a virtual phone bank or are completely new, we hope you’ll join us! The Zoom link and location will be provided the day before the event.

Northeast Wake Dems Monthly Social
2025-10-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Come Join us for our Monthly Social!!!
We will gather on on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm – 8pm. We will talk about our current activities, plans for 2025 and how you can get involved! We will have some guest speakers, and most importantly, spend some time socializing with like minded people to help us cope with the difficulties of our current political reality.
Each month we have different focus areas and activities that you can get involved with right away! I hope you can join us.
Registration is required for this event. Location will be provided upon confirmation.

Poll Greeting Training for 2025 Municipals
2025-10-15 18:30 - 19:40
Join us whether you are new to poll greeting or want a refresher for the upcoming 2025 Municipal elections!
We will cover:
– How to schedule your poll greeting time (and what to do if you need to cancel)
– What to expect as a poll greeter
– Best practices, practical information, & support
To attend, click on the link below to register:
Wednesday 10/15, 6:30 – 7:40pm

[CANCELED: Rescheduled for 10/7] Young Democrats of Wake County Monthly Meeting
2025-10-14 18:30 - 20:00 | NCDP Headquarters – Goodwin House, 220 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Welcome to the Young Democrats of Wake County. We are the voice of Democratic and left-leaning folks in Wake County between the ages of sixteen (16) and thirty-five (35). We host monthly chapter meetings, socials, organize political activities, and support Democratic candidates from School Board to the White House! We’re looking forward to building power with you!
We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the NCDP HQ Goodwin House. Our chapter meetings are hybrid, so if you’re unable to attend in person, you’re welcome to join us via Zoom. To receive the Zoom link, please email youngdemswake@gmail.com.

Pct. 04-06 Monthly Meeting
2025-10-14 18:30 - 20:00 | MOD Pizza, Waverly Place, 316 Colonades Way, Suite 206-C, Cary, NC, 27518, United States
Monthly precinct meeting

[CANCELED] North Hills Democrats Monthly Social
2025-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join the North Hills Democrats for our monthly social. Grab a friend, drink a beer, and let’s talk about how to turn North Carolina blue!

Phone Bank with Wake Dems - MORRISVILLE
2025-10-14 18:00 - 19:00 | 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 Morrisville 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!
The link for the virtual meeting will be e-mailed to registered attendees the day before the event.

Holly Springs Democracy on Tap
2025-10-13 19:00 - 21:00 | 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!

Columbus Day
2025-10-13
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