June 25, 2026/Content Package
Knock Knock, DemsFM, Pocket Justice
Here’s what we’re covering this week!👇
Rewriting the Future
Last week we talked about how Republicans like Sarah Stevens are rewriting their own election laws, as a last ditch effort to cling to power. We rallied, we packed the gallery and because of y’all showing up, the bill has been slowed down. This is a great victory and Republicans are seeing that WE THE PEOPLE will decide who has a job this November.
No matter what happens we will keep our eye on it and make sure everyone has access to the ballot box.
Budget Talks
Over 1000 days later, Republicans have announced a budget “framework” and the budget is supposedly coming next week – the same timeline it’s been given every week for the last month now. We are thankful for Governor Josh Stein who has been working with both sides to help get something done. Once finalized, and voted on, it makes its way to Governor Stein. According to the Governor, our delayed budget has affected teachers and state employees’ pay, underfunded Medicaid, delayed agencies’ maintenance, slowed services, stalled hiring, postponed modernization efforts and delayed payments to vendors and impacted families with a lack of investment in affordable, accessible child care which weakens working families across the state.
North Carolina has not passed a budget since 2023, which is causing a strain for North Carolinians, especially with inflation driving up costs.
Once the budget is passed here’s what it could mean for our State Employees:
Possible 3% Pay increase for State Employees that include:
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- Teachers: Receive a salary increase to enhance compensation and retain talent.
- State Troopers: Get a pay raise to improve recruitment and retention efforts.
- Public Health Workers: Benefit from increased wages to address workforce shortages.
- Correctional Officers: See a salary boost to improve working conditions and reduce turnover.
- Social Workers: Experience pay increases to support their critical roles in community services.
- State Employees: Overall salary adjustments to ensure competitive pay across various departments.
NC Dems District Run
We are pleased to announce the next phase of our 2026 Congressional District Run, which continues in North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District on Sunday.
On Sunday, Chair Clayton and Congressional Candidate Ashley Bell will visit Forsyth, Catawba, Iredell, and Lincoln Counties to foster community dialogue in District 10. The events will provide an opportunity for local residents to discuss pressing issues and share their priorities for the upcoming midterm elections.
For more information on how to attend and support the 2026 District Run, please visit ncdp.org/district-run.
DemsFM
Today we’re launching DemsFM! A new way to get content when you need it!
We can’t thank y’all enough for the love you show the content package each week! DemsFM is a new extension of our content package, a Signal group chat that gets you rapid access to content and messaging the moment it drops. Plus, we’re launching a weekly audio version of the full content package so you can stay locked in on the go.
Our main focus will always be getting North Carolina news on the timeline — but DemsFM will also bring in more national content and we encourage you to invite friends from across the country to lock in and spread the word.
Download Signal from the app store and join the group today. ncdp.org/demsfm
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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Republican judges are always outta pocket. That’s why we built a tool that fits in yours. A quick, foldable resource to help you talk to voters, share the facts, and defend our courts this November! Print yours now! ncdp.org/pocket
MP4 and GIF Version available in the Google Drive
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New frequency, same fight. đź“»
DemsFM is our new Signal chat with real-time messaging, graphics, and our weekly content package in audio form! Tap in today 👉 ncdp.org/demsfm
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Running for office? We’ve got you! We’re hosting trainings to help candidates at every level get ready to run and ready to win. Share this with anyone putting their name on the ballot this November!
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Y’all are showing up! 💙
NCDP volunteers knocked 17,099 doors, JUST THIS WEEK! We’re connecting with voters and building momentum to WIN across North Carolina.
Be part of the movement today! ncdp.org/volunteer
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Not the green Americans are asking for….
This is a carousel post, post in numerical order
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Do you know how bad you have to screw up to lose Tucker Carlson from your own party!?
Stories To Boost:
Carolina Press Public: Tons of NC elections changes crammed into one omnibus bill
Sample Social Post:
Republicans wrote the rules to cling to power. Now that those same rules aren’t working in their favor, they’re trying to rewrite them, again.
Congressional District Tour | Multiple Days
The NC Dems are hitting the road for a statewide tour to introduce our slate of strong, community-focused Congressional candidates who are ready to fight for working families. Come speak directly with Democratic leaders about the stakes of this election and how we’re building momentum to take back seats across North Carolina.
Candidate Support Office Hours | Tuesdays 12-1pm
Join the NCDP Team on Zoom our weekly Office Hours!
Office Hours is not formal training and there isn’t an agenda, but it’s a chance to ask questions, get campaign advice, and connect with departments and resources.
How to knock doors and use miniVAN | Multiple Days
Learn why one-on-one conversations with voters are so important, review door knocking best practices, and see how to use our canvassing tool, miniVAN!
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.
Party Organizing Hybrid Phone Bank at NCDP HQ | Wednesdays 6-8 PM
Building power starts with engaging our neighbors. Join the Wake County Young Democrats, NCDP Regional Organizer Daniel Franch, and friendly neighbors on Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm at NCDP Headquarters in Raleigh or on Zoom to call friendly Democrats to talk about making a plan to vote in the 2026 midterm elections and invite them to upcoming events. No experience necessary. You’ll get all the training you need when we meet. If you join us in-person, we have pizza, snacks, and refreshing beverages. Join us to create a closer community and a bluer North Carolina!