Our Mission
We work to elect those whose ideas, policies and mission are to create good jobs and an economy that works for everyone, to provide a quality education from pre-k through college, to protect the civil rights of all people, and to build strong communities across our state where people have access to affordable healthcare and clean air and drinking water. Simply put - we believe in equality, opportunity, and prosperity for all.
Latest News
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February 21, 2020
INCLEMENT WEATHER UPDATE FROM THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS:
All early voting sites will be open
Sunday, February 23, 12 pm - 4 pm
to provide additional hours to vote.Reference: https://www.orangecountync.gov/1116/Early-Voting
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A POLL GREETER DURING EARLY VOTING?
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February 14, 2020
Vote in Orange County on (or before) Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020.
This year we vote in the Democratic Primary for:
Federal Offices including the President of the United States, the US Senate, and the US House of Representatives. State Offices including the NC Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Auditor, Commissioner of Agriculture, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Treasurer, and NC House of Representatives District 56. District Offices including NC District Court Judge District 15B Seat 3. County Offices including the Board of Commissioners At-Large seat, the Board of Commissioners District 1, and members of the Orange County Board of Education.
Want to know about the candidates?
- Review the candidate list and their websites below - start at the bottom with local candidates and work your way up!
- For more details, view the NCDP Candidate Guide with photos and bios – here.
- Note that a number of candidates have suspended their campaigns or withdrawn after closing of the filing period; check your candidate's website before voting!
Find your SAMPLE BALLOT - here.
Is your voter registration up to date?
- Check your voter registration – here.
One-Stop Early voting begins Thursday, Feb 13; vote (and register/update registration) – at any site!
- Find early voting locations and hours - here.
Election Day is Tuesday, March 3 from 6:30 am-7:30 pm:
- Photo identification is NOT required to vote in any 2020 election; info – here.
- Find your election day precinct polling location (and sample ballot) - here.
Democratic candidates for the March 3, 2020 Primary election for Federal Offices
(incumbents indicated with an “I”):
President of the United States
Deval Patrick
Bernie Sanders
Tom Steyer
Elizabeth Warren
Marianne Williamson
Andrew Yang
Michael Bennet
Joseph R. Biden
Michael R. Bloomberg
Cory Booker
Pete Buttigieg
Julián Castro
John K. Delaney
Tulsi Gabbard
Amy Klobuchar
https://www.mikebloomberg.com/
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US Senate
Erica D. Smith
Steve Swenson
Cal Cunningham
Trevor M. Fuller
Atul Goel
US House of Representatives District 4
David E. Price (I)
Daniel Ulysses Lockwood
Democratic candidates for the March 3, 2020 Primary election for State Offices
(incumbents indicated with an “I”):
NC Governor
Ernest T. Reeves
Roy Cooper (I)
NC Lieutenant Governor
Allen Thomas
Bill Toole
Terry Van Duyn
Chaz Beasley
Yvonne Lewis Holley
Ron Newton
NC Auditor
Luis A. Toledo
Beth A. Wood (I)
NC Commissioner of Agriculture
Walter Smith
Jenna Wadsworth
Donovan Alexander Watson
https://www.votewaltersmith.org/
NC Superintendent of Public Instruction
Keith A. Sutton
James Barrett
Constance (Lav) Johnson Michael Maher
Jen Mangrum
https://barrettforschools.com/
NC Treasurer
Dimple Ajmera
Ronnie Chatterji
Matt Leatherman
NC House of Representatives District 56
Joe Parrish
Verla C. Insko (I)
Democratic candidates for the March 3, 2020 Primary election for District Offices
(incumbents indicated with an “I”):
NC District Court Judge District 15B Seat 3
Noah Oswald
Hathaway Pendergrass
Lamar F. Proctor, Jr.
Erika R. Bales
https://hathawaypendergrass.com/
https://www.proctorforjudge.com/
Democratic candidates for the March 3, 2020 Primary election for County Offices
(incumbents indicated with an “I”):
Board of Commissioners At-Large
Amy Fowler
Mark Marcoplos (I)
Board of Commissioners District 1
Penny Rich (I)
Mark Dorosin (I)
Jean Hamilton
Democratic candidates for the March 3, 2020 Primary election for the Orange County Board of Education (incumbents indicated with an “I”):
Orange County Schools Board of Education
LaTarndra Strong
Tony McKnight (I)
Jennifer D. Moore
https://www.facebook.com/Strong4ocs/
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February 04, 2020
Join Orange County Democrats as we organize for 2020!
Join our Southern Orange* or Northern Orange** All-Precinct Meeting!
Please see details and pre-register at bit.ly/ORANGEDEMSALLFEB15
On Saturday, February 15, we'll take inspiration from special guests, prepare for neighborhood action to turn NC blue, and get our delegates onto the road to the National Convention in Milwaukee!
Quick Qs & As:
*Which precincts participate in the Southern Orange Meeting?
Precincts located in NC House District 56/NC Senate District 23: Carrboro, Cedar Falls, Coker Hills, Colonial Heights, Damascus, Dogwood Acres, East Franklin, Eastside, Estes Hills, Glenwood, Hogan Farms, Kings Mill, Lions Club, North Carrboro, Northside, OWASA, Ridgefield, Rogers Eubanks (new!), Town Hall, UNC (new!), Weaver Dairy and Westwood. Note that Weaver Dairy Satellite will meet at Carol Woods in the Building 1 Classroom at 10am; contact Lewise Busch at lewisebusch@gmail.com for more information.
**Which precincts participate in the Northern Orange Meeting?
Precincts located in NC House District 50/NC Senate District 23: Caldwell, Cameron Park, Carr, Cedar Grove, Cheeks, Coles Store, Efland, Eno, Grady Brown, Hillsborough East (new!), Hillsborough, Orange Grove, Patterson, St. John's, St. Mary's, Tolars, West Hillsborough and White Cross.
I'm not sure about my voting precinct - I heard there's been some changes. How can I check?
On January 1, 2020, the Orange County Board of Elections made a number of precinct adjustments. You can check for your precinct name and polling place here: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/
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February 04, 2020
Volunteer to be an Early Voting Poll Greeter! Register - here.
Early voting begins Thursday, February 13 and ends Saturday, February 29.
Same-Day Registration is available during Early, in-person voting.
Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Many Orange County precincts have changed or have new polling places. See Important Notice below.
Photo ID is NOT required on March 3.
We recommend completing your ballot “from back to front” – be sure to vote for all offices!
Find your voting location and sample ballot – here.
To find out more and connect with Orange County Democrats on February 15, 2020:
2020 ALL-PRECINCT meeting (Northern Orange - SD23 & HD50): Register here
2020 ALL-PRECINCT meeting (Southern Orange - SD23 & HD56): Register here
January 13
Monday
Absentee voting by mail BEGINS
February 7
Friday @ 5 pm
Voter registration ENDS
Deadline for receipt/postmark of voter registration applications
February 13
Thursday @ 8 am
Early, in-person voting BEGINS at any of:
Board of Elections office: 208 S Cameron St, Hillsborough
Carrboro Town Hall: 301 W Main St, Carrboro
Chapel of the Cross: 304 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill
Efland Ruritan Club: 3009 Forrest Ave, Efland
Seymour Senior Center: 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill
University Place, D14: 201 S Estes Dr, Chapel Hill
February 25
Tuesday @ 5 pm
Period to request mailed absentee ballots ENDS
Deadline for receipt of request form at OC Board of Elections
February 29
Saturday
Early, in-person voting ENDS
Early voting sites open 8 am – 3 pm
March 3, 2020
Tuesday @ 5 pm
Absentee voting by mail ENDS
Deadline to return completed absentee ballots at OCBOE
March 3, 2020
Tuesday
PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
Precinct polling places open 6:30 am – 7:30 pm
For more details, including early voting hours, visit the Orange County Board of Elections website at
-- Important Notice --
On January 1, many Election Day precinct polling places changed in Orange County.
A bright orange mailing with information is being sent to all affected households
by the Orange County Board of Elections.
You can also confirm your voter registration and Election Day polling place by visiting:
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January 28, 2020
We are now accepting applications for OCDP Secretary.
Help deliver a bluer North Carolina in 2020...join our senior leadership team!
Apply by February 6, 2020 at noon.