Across North Carolina, December 1, 2025 was the first day of filing for candidates for elected office. Chatham County Democrats came to the Board of Elections office to file their paperwork. In a surprise move, Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson announced that he will be a candidate for county commissioner. Chief Deputy, Steve Maynor filed as a candidate for Chatham County Sheriff. Fortunately we have the opportunity to reelect Representative and Democratic Leader Robert Re

The cold and windy conditions of late morning on November 11 didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of more than 20 volunteers who met on Hwy 64 in Siler City to share the signs of fascism with passing motorists. Chatham County Democrats were among those who participated. The event was organized by the Chatham Bridge Brigade and Engaged Durhamites for Democracy.

On Thursday, November 6th, Leader Robert Reives joined about 20 Chatham Dems for a precinct meeting in Goldston. While enjoying all the Democratic victories from Tuesday night, he talked about the work that lies ahead in 2026, educating family, friends, and neighbors about what is going on in Washington and Raleigh. Making sure they are registered to vote, know how to vote, and will find their way to the polls come election time. Photographs by Sue Blalock.

The House Select Committee on Redistricting met for a final committee debate, public hearing, and vote on the afternoon of October 21, 2025. The committee voted on party lines to advance Senate Bill 249, AN ACT TO REALIGN THE NORTH CAROLINA CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS to the full House for a final vote on during the session on Wednesday, October 22.

The House Select Committee on Redistricting met for a final committee debate, public hearing, and vote on the afternoon of October 21, 2025. The committee voted on party lines to advance Senate Bill 249, AN ACT TO REALIGN THE NORTH CAROLINA CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS to the full House for a final vote on during the session on Wednesday, October 22.

On the morning of October 21, 2025, a large crowd of North Carolina Democrats from all over the state gathered at the Capitol in Raleigh for a rally and march to the General Assembly and Legislative Office Building. The rally was lead by NC Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton and she was joined on the stage and at the microphone by many Democratic leaders. These included Senate Democratic Leader Sydney Batch and House Democratic Leader Robert Reives. Among others, the au

Formally known as Senate Bill 249, AN ACT TO REALIGN THE NORTH CAROLINA CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS, the bill actually is the NC Republican response to the demand by Donald Trump to redraw congressional district NC01 to attempt to guarantee a Republican to take the place of Democratic incumbent Don Davis. If successful, this would worsen the imbalance of NC congressional districts to 11 Republican districts and 3 Democratic districts. This in a state that votes nearly 50/50 in st

The original NO KINGS rally on June 14, 2025 was a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of President Trump and his allies. We’ve watched as they’ve tried to restrict free speech, detained people for their political views, threatened to deport American citizens, and defied the courts. They’ve done this all while continuing to serve and enrich their billionaire allies. On October 18, more than 7 million peo

On the evening of October 14, 2025, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Sheriff Mike Roberson joined Senator Natalie Murdock for a reception at the Briar Club at Briar Chapel. As a special guest, Natalie’s mother, Christine Murdock was also at the reception.