Here’s what were covering this week!👇

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Primary Countdown

Y’all, the clock is officially ticking down! But the good news is, we’ve still got time to make our voices heard before the primary elections!

Early voting is still going strong until Saturday, February 28, and if you haven’t registered yet, you can still make your plan to vote! Thanks to Same-Day Registration, you can register to vote and cast your ballot all in one trip. Grab your photo ID, show up at your nearest early voting site, and get it done! Just remember: Same-Day Registration is only available during early voting, so don’t wait until Election Day to try to register.

With Election Day happening on Tuesday, March 3rd, we’ve included some fresh content in this week’s package to rally your timeline and make sure your friends, family, and neighbors all get out and VOTE!

Don’t leave our future up to chance. Meet the candidates who are fighting for you, check polling locations, early voting schedules, and more at ncdp.org/candidates

He Said What?

If you tuned into the State of the Union last night, you might still be recovering. Donald just delivered the longest address in SOTU history, and he used every single minute of it to try to deceive and delude our country.

He talked for hours about a “booming” economy, like the folks listening at home haven’t been to a grocery store in the past month. While families here are losing access to healthcare and watching their food bills skyrocket, Donald expects us to just ignore the price tags and believe his D.C. script.

Folks are ready for real fighters and real change in Washington, that will actually keep this out-of-touch agenda in check. We can’t do it without you. If you’re as fed up with the tall tales as we are, it’s time to get in the fight. Help us push back by chipping in to support our 2026 campaign efforts today!

Two Years Too Late: The Leandro Case

This past Sunday marked exactly two years since the Republican-led NC Supreme Court heard arguments in the landmark Leandro case. Two years is a long time, so let’s put it in perspective. By some estimates, you could have left the courthouse that day, walked around the entire earth, and come back, only to find there was still no decision.

While our teachers are digging into their own pockets to buy classroom supplies and our public schools are starved for resources, Republican lawmakers are busy prioritizing tax handouts for massive corporations and siphoning public money into private school vouchers.

Normally, the Supreme Court wraps up these decisions in about six months. It has been 24. In those two years, at least 215,000 students graduated from North Carolina schools, and as many as 20,000 students dropped out.

Our kids can’t hit pause on their education while politicians play games. Sign our petition today to demand the court stop stalling and finally rule in favor of Leandro funding. ncdp.org/petition

SAVE Us

Instead of making it easier for folks to make their voices heard, D.C. Republicans are pushing the “SAVE Act,” legislation that is a massive federal overreach. It forces new, nationwide documentation rules on everyday voters, making it significantly harder to cast a ballot. Let’s be real: the only thing it saves is their own grip on power.

The SAVE Act’s ridiculous hoops don’t impact all Americans equally. Under this bill, a standard driver’s license—even a compliant North Carolina REAL ID—wouldn’t be enough for us to vote.

So, who gets shut out?

• Married Women: Roughly 69 million women don’t have a birth certificate that matches their current legal name due to marriage, meaning they’d have to jump through extra hoops just to prove who they are. 
• Everyday Drivers: 86% of Americans live in states where driver’s licenses do not indicate citizenship, leading to potential barriers.
• College Students: Young voters away from home rarely have their original birth certificates or passports sitting in their dorm rooms.
• Rural & Low-Wealth Neighbors: These groups are less likely to possess a U.S. passport or afford travel to government offices for documentation.
• Tribal Citizens: Many Tribal IDs don’t specify a birthplace, making them totally invalid under these new rules.

This isn’t about fixing a problem; it’s about Donald and his D.C. allies trying to manipulate the system and disenfranchise millions of voters who are ready to hold them accountable this November.

That’s a wrap for this week’s messaging!

Now it’s your turn! Download the graphics below, copy our captions, and get the message out! Whether you’re lighting up the group chat or sharing it on your timeline, your voice is what actually moves the needle!

See y’all on the internet!

—NCDP Digital

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Stories To Boost:

Charlotte Observer: Cooper widens US Senate lead, and GOP has more reasons to worry

Sample Social Post:

Republicans are officially sweating the poll numbers! If we want to flip this seat and win in November, we’ve got to keep the momentum going and finish the job. Pitch in today to help us secure the win! 👉 ncdp.org/donate

Upcoming:

Building Bridges: A Fireside Chat with NC Democrats | March 1st 2-4PM

We’re hosting an open conversation with voters about North Carolina politics and issues important to them in Rocky Mount, NC.

We’ll be joined by Chair Anderson Clayton, Rep. Dante Pittman, Rep. Rodney Pierce, and Pastor James Gailliard.

Primary Night Watch Party | March 3rd 7-10:30PM

Come kick off the 2026 general election with Governor Roy Cooper, Justice Anita Earls, and North Carolina Democrats! This year, we are going to flip our US Senate seat, protect our court seats on the North Carolina Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, and flip seats in the General Assembly. After the primary, election season officially kicks off! Let’s start strong together.

RSVPs are free and space is limited. Sign up today to save your spot!

Become an Anytime Canvasser for Anita Earls: Field Team Justice | Multiple Days

Field Team Justice is NCDP’s network of grassroots volunteers dedicated to electing Justice Anita Earls and our Court of Appeals candidates next year.

We’re launching our Anytime/Anywhere Canvassing program—an easy, flexible way to help voters learn about our judicial candidates. We’re putting powerful tools in your hands so you can grow this movement right from your own neighborhood.

Registration Repair: Door Knocking | Multiple Days In February

This canvass is our chance to protect democracy at the door. Thousands of North Carolinians are on the NC Board of Elections “Registration Repair” list simply because their voter registration is missing an ID number. You’ll have powerful one-on-one conversations that clear up confusion, walk your neighbors through their options, and make sure voters’ voices are heard. This is a statewide, self-scheduled canvass!