50-State Turnout: North Carolina

There are some states that don't have high-profile statewide races this cycle. North Carolina is one of those states. But in 2006, they will be voting to keep control of both houses of the State Legislature and have a few key Congressional races up for grabs. North Carolina Democrats already control the Governor's mansion and a majority of seats on the Council of State (essentially a group of the other state-wide cabinet positions), but that isn't slowing them down. Democrats are out in force, working to send their Democratic nominees to Congress and to spread the word about the Democratic Party all over the state.

This morning I chatted with Monica Cloud from the North Carolina Democratic Party. She has been coordinating the state-wide efforts for the 50-State Turnout and she took the time to share some of what they have been planning.

First, The North Carolina Democratic Party is encouraging folks to participate in a state-wide canvass. The NCDP be leading a canvass in Wake County, which includes and the state capital city of Raleigh, while Democratic campaigns and activists will be covering other ground.

The Heath Shuler campaign is canvassing in the 11th District. Young Democrats will be out in force for State House candidate Ty Harrell. And in Albemarle, NC, NCDP Chairman Jerry Meek will join local Dems for a GOTV canvass event.

In addition to the many canvass locations, Democrats are also organizing at community events. One county party will have a booth at a local Peanut Festival, while another will register voters at a concert event.

All in all, Monica described a State Party and a coalition of activist Democrats who were energized as they headed into the final stretch towards Election Day:

People here are so energized this year. Our polls are looking good, our activists are excited and in part it’s because The 50-State Strategy and these national organizing events have really helped to energize the grassroots. That’s the main thing. And there is nothing better to show that kind of energy than a huge state-wide canvass.

The bottom line is that it is crunch time and we wanted to lead by example, with the events we sponsored, but we also wanted to help guide people who didn’t have a specific idea of what to do. We have been getting a really positive response.

You can find a North Carolina event, here, or a 50-State Turnout Event in your state, here.

Comments (3) «

I am from North Carolina and will be voting all democrat. Go democrats. Go Heath Shuler!

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Democratsmustwin on October 4, 2006 at 04:44 PM

repubs in congress: plunderin' -- pimpin' -- coverin'

perhaps we demos do not need to add to the repub's quagmire(s) ... bottom line ... their original inaction by covering their child molester to save a senate seat says it all.

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america1st on October 5, 2006 at 02:24 PM

I keep hearing about the hot Congressional races in other states but nothing about North Carolina's 10th District race. We are working hard to unseat Patrick McHenry. Believe me it is really important to the people of this district.

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MGC on October 6, 2006 at 10:02 PM

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