August 29, 2025
Sue Blalock
Greetings Chatham Dems,
I know it's a holiday weekend, but there's a lot going on!
Wanna meet an astronaut? On Sunday, August 31st, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly will join North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and the North Carolina Democratic Party for a veterans and military families town hall to hold the Trump Administration accountable for cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Click here for more information.
Want to help voters targeted by the Registration Repair Project update their voter registration? The North Carolina Democratic Party is organizing phone banks to make sure affected voters take the necessary actions to ensure they can cast a regular ballot in upcoming elections. Training is provided via Zoom. No travel or prior experience is required. Just a deep conviction that every eligible voter deserves the chance to make their voice heard. Click here for more information.
Just a heads up. On September 20th and 27th, we will be launching door-to-door canvasses to reach any voters in Chatham who still need to update their registration. (Yes, we take voting seriously!) So, find your sneakers and keep your eyes open for more information in mid-September.
Feel like binge-watching something on YouTube? Check out past episodes of Spotlight on Chatham. Learn about local issues that affect everyone in our community. Check out our calendar for other upcoming events.
In the news:
Voting Rights Under Seige: There is no doubt why Republicans in the General Assembly executed the power grab last November, moving control of the State Board of Elections from the office of the Governor, where it had resided for over 100 years, to the office of the State Auditor, an office that had just been won by Republican Dave Boliek. Among other things, Sunday voting is in serious jeopardy. Watch for upcoming Calls to Action. We have no attention of obeying in advance!
US Senate Race: Roy Cooper believes that "if we work together, we can build a North Carolina that works for everyone."" His likely opponent for the US Senate in November 2026, Michael Whatley, has a different vision for North Carolina. Click here to learn more about how Whatley's agenda would hurt working families across North Carolina.
Wondering what else is going on? Check out the top local, state, and national/international stories of the week in News You Can Use, compiled by super volunteer Alan Buis.
Looking for other ways to get involved? Keep scrolling.
Forward together,
Sue Blalock,
Chair, Chatham County Democratic Party
"For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it, if only we're brace enough to be it." Amanda Gorman, 2020
Siler City Municipal Election
Meet the Candidates
Coffee Chat
Meet NC Senator Murdock & Siler City Mayor Matthews
Robert Reives Birthday Party
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Volunteer & Training Opportunities
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Join the Siler City Community Engagement Center (CEC) Crew! 👇
CALLS TO ACTION
Join Peaceful Protests at the Chatham Courthouse
Kick off Labor Day weekend with others in support of working Americans.
SPEAK OUT NOW — peaceful protests continue! We will gather on the first and third Saturdays of each month to protest the cruelty of the ICE raids and all of the unconstitutional and corrupt practices of this administration.
Community Events
Join us at the following community events. Look for our tent and be sure to wear your Chatham Dems apparel.
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Pittsboro Summerfest
Pepperfest
Chatham County Silver Jubilee Fair
September 18 - 21 2025
