The Orange County
Democratic Party of North Carolina
Happy New Year from the Chair
As we step into 2026, we must focus on action, organization, and resolve by using our strength, discipline, and power. The upcoming primary election is an opportunity to train our volunteers and supporters to run a cohesive and effective ground game that carries us through to the Fall midterm elections. It is as critical as ever to roll up those sleeves and support our efforts to win back our power by electing democratic candidates.
The first quarter of 2026 is the time to build a bigger and better trained volunteer team to register new voters, mobilize voters by canvassing all precincts, and provide voter protection to thwart voter suppression. Every voter deserves to cast a ballot safely and confidently.
We need your help! Please volunteer here to power the work ahead
In 2026, Let’s pledge to: “Get Out the Vote,” win elections and “Save Democracy.
– Lynn McGee, Chair, Orange County Democratic Party
March 3, 2026 Primary and
Orange County Schools Board Election
Sample Ballots
The Orange County Board of Elections has released sample ballots for the March 3, 2026 Elections. The sample ballots are located here.
Early Voting Schedule
The Early Voting period will run from Thursday, February 12 through Saturday, February 28, 2026. Information about locations and times is located here.
Absentee By Mail Voting
All registered voters who wish to vote by mail rather than at an early voting site or on Election Day may request an absentee ballot here. The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot is February 17, 2026 for the March 3 Elections. Information about absentee ballots is located here.
Volunteer to Poll Greet
Poll Greeters are needed at early voting locations for the upcoming Primary and Orange County School Board Election! Poll Greeters are the people staffing the OCDP table at voting locations, talking to voters, answering questions, and offering literature we hope voters find helpful.
Sign up here to poll greet during the February 12 – 28 early voting period.
Upcoming Events
OCDP County Executive Committee (CEC) Meeting
January 24, 2026: 10:30am to 12pm at the Whitted Building, 300 W. Tyron Street, Hillsborough. Register here.
Health Care Forum
Januuary 28, 2026: 7 to 8:30pm at the Whitted Building, 300 W. Tyron Street, Hillsborough. Register here.
Team Up: New Name—Same Mission!
Please join Team Up NC to support Democratic candidates with the goal of in the electing more Democrats to the NC General Assembly!
Upcoming Events
Canvass and phone bank for Sen. Terence Everitt (SD 18) & Candidate Evonne Hopkins (HD 35).
January 25, 2026 Canvass in Wake County: Register here.
February 1, 2025 In-Person Phone Bank in Carrboro: Register here.
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.
On The Issues
It’s Still the Damn Phones
Many have speculated about the political reasons for Charlie Kirk’s assassination. What they fail to see is that the true crisis among America’s youth isn’t political; it’s digital: smartphones and algorithms that trade real connection for constant, empty engagement.
2025 Proves GOTV More Important Than Ever
Democrats In North Carolina swept municipal races across the state on Election Day. Graham and Burlington elected Democratic mayors close to home. Five of six mayors in Wake County are now Democrats. We have momentum for big changes in 2026.
Coping with Anxiety Over Gun Violence in the Schools
With school shootings and threats of violence on the rise, guns occupy a lot of brain space for public school teachers and students.
