The Orange County Democratic Party
of North Carolina
Message from the Chair
Come Meet Rep James Clyburn
It is not every day that we have the opportunity to welcome a leader who has helped shape both our party and our country. On October 10, we will welcome Congressman James E. Clyburn to Orange County as the keynote speaker for our Unity Breakfast. Purchase Tickets Here
Congressman Clyburn has spent decades fighting for voting rights, opportunity, education, and a government that works for every American. His leadership and his voice continue to command national attention, and we are incredibly fortunate to have him joining us in Chapel Hill.
However, this breakfast is about more than hearing from an extraordinary national leader. It is also our largest fundraiser of the year, and the money we raise goes directly toward building the year-round organization we need here in Orange County. This year, a major priority is hiring UNC students as paid interns to help keep our operation running smoothly—from voter registration and organizing to communications and Get Out the Vote. These internships give students meaningful political experience, a paid opportunity to serve their community, and valuable experience they can carry onto their résumés and into their careers.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Lynn McGee
Chair, Orange County Democratic Party
Voter information for 2026 General Election
Absentee ballots: The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot is October 20. Information about requesting, completing and submitting absentee ballots is located here.
Early Voting: The Early Voting period runs from October 15 through October 31. Early Voting Schedule is located here.
Sample ballots: Sample ballots for Orange County are located here.
Candidates: The list of the candidates on the ballot is located here.
Volunteer to Poll Greet and Poll Observe
Poll Greeting: Poll greeters provide voter education outside the polling sites to ensure that voters are empowered with the resources they need to vote. Poll Greeting Signup Here.
Poll Observing: Poll observers are the eyes and ears at the polling locations to ensure the voting processes are working smoothly. Poll Observing Signup Here.
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks U.S. Postal Service Rule Limiting Voting by Mail
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a one-paragraph order on September 14 upholding a Massachusetts federal court’s injunction on a U.S. Postal Service rule until after Nov. 3 and did not decide whether the rule itself was lawful. Democrats and voting rights advocates argued the rule was illegal and unconstitutional. Challengers also argued the rule would be impossible to install ahead of Election Day.
Is this Fair?
The FairShare Framework: What it is and what it isn’t
- Is it fair that 1) CEOs in the U.S. earn roughly 20 times the pay of the average worker? 2)Is it fair that the top 1% of families in America own more wealth than 90% of the rest of the country? 3) Is it fair that the quality of a child’s public education is largely determined by local property taxes? NO IT IS NOT!
Pardon Me Boys (and Girls)
Before he even completed his first full day in office of his second term, Trump signed a proclamation granting about 1,500 people full pardons. This wasn’t just any group of people. These were American citizens participating (and mostly convicted) of misdemeanors and felonies associated with the January 6th attack on Congress.
. Later, Trump commuted the sentences of 14 other defendants, who were involved with the Oath Keepers or Proud Boys, two far-right organizations with histories of political violence.
Mission Statement of the Orange County Democratic Party
The Orange County Democratic Party works to elect leaders who will provide: an economy that works for all, quality public education, reproductive rights for all, affordable health care for all, the right to vote in fair elections, civil rights of all, and strong communities across our wonderful state where everyone has access to clean air and water.
