Here’s what were covering this week!👇

Valentine’s Day

Roses are red, violets are blue, we’re crushing on leaders who fight for you.

This Valentine’s Day, we’re spreading the love to the leaders who work every day to make North Carolina a more fair and just state for everyone. We’re celebrating champions like Roy Cooper, Justice Anita Earls, Josh Stein, Jeff Jackson, and so many more who understand that public service is a love letter to the community.

While we’re spreading the love across the state, we are swiping a hard left on Michael Whatley. Let’s be honest: he’s just not that into us. Whatley only seems to have eyes for Special Interests and his own bank account. When someone shows you their heart belongs to the highest bidder rather than the hardworking people of North Carolina, it’s time to say, “It’s not us, it’s definitely you.”

So this year, let’s skip the heartbreak and support the leaders who love North Carolina as much as we do!

Vote Early

Y’all, early voting is happening NOW!

There is nothing quite like the feeling of walking out of the polls with that sticker on your shirt, knowing you’ve done your part to protect our future. Early voting is our chance to beat the rush, skip the long lines, and make sure nothing stands in the way of our voices being heard.

When we vote early, we show up for our teachers, our students, and our neighbors. It’s about taking care of business so we can spend the rest of the month helping others do the same. Here is everything you need to know to head to the polls!

• 🤝 Meet the candidates on your ballot at ncdp.org/candidates

• ⏰ Don’t Wait: You can vote early till February 28th

• 📍 Vote anywhere: You can use any early voting site in your county!

• 🪪 Bring your ID: Don’t forget to have your photo ID ready.

• 👯‍♂️ The more the merrier: Grab a friend, a neighbor, or a family member and go vote together!

Get Organized:

Big change doesn’t start in a war room. It starts in a living room—right in YOUR neighborhood. You don’t need a stage or a microphone to lead the way; you just need a heart for your community and a willingness to reach out to your neighbors.

Every conversation has the power to create a new volunteer, a new voter, or a new leader. That’s how we win in 2026, and that’s how we build a better North Carolina. If you care about our schools, our rights, and our future, you don’t have to wait for someone else to fix it. YOU are that someone.

How YOU can lead the way:

You can start small by reaching out to five neighbors this week to make sure they have a plan to vote, or you can step up as the expert for your block by using our site to see exactly what’s happening in your specific precinct. Whether you’re building the team by inviting a friend to join you or simply staying connected to keep your circle informed on key dates, every action counts.

We’ve made it easier than ever to get started. Think of this as your one-stop shop to get your community organized.

📍 Get started today: ncdp.org/2026-precinct

Let’s win this dem thing.

Celebrating Black History:

History is our biggest teacher, as we looks back at how far African-Americans have come and as we celebrate the past, present and future achievements of Black Americans this month and 365 days a year we recognize one thing: that despite these challenges and attacks their resilience remains.

This administration can try to tear down or take away voting rights but together we are united and will stand up against all of their efforts.

To celebrate Black History Month, we invite you to join NC Democrats at the Historic Goodwin House in Raleigh on Feb. 19 at 6pm. We’ll be joined by special guests Congresswoman Valerie Foushee and the Honorable G. K. Butterfield. Sign up at ncdp.org/bhm.

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

From celebrating our leaders to organizing your neighborhood and making a plan to vote early, there are so many ways to show your heart for North Carolina. Now, it’s your turn. Download the graphics below, share this week’s messages, and give your timeline a little Valentine love! 💌

See y’all on the internet!

—NCDP Digital

Click here to get this week’s graphics!

Stories To Boost:

WCPTS 820 Interview: Anderson Clayton

Sample Social Post:

Chair Anderson Clayton teamed up with Richard Chew to discuss the power of connecting with voters, fighting for our neighbors, and spreading love across North Carolina. From her thoughts on the unforgettable Bad Bunny Super Bowl performance and teased the exciting Building Bridges Fireside Chat coming next month! Listen now! 👇

Upcoming:

Black History Month Celebration | Thursday February 19th

Join the NC Democrats at our Historic Headquarters for a Celebration of Black History Month with special guests Congresswoman Valerie Foushee and the Honorable G. K. Butterfield.

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.

How to volunteer as an inside poll observer | Mondays 6PM- 7PM

We have elections in 2026 and need you to defend free and fair elections! Learn the ins and outs of being an indoor poll observer, where you’ll make sure that the new Republican precinct officials follow the law and that voters are allowed to cast their ballots in the March primary.

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!