All in for North Carolina (AINC) – Help Democrats win key elections in North Carolina

(See below for why North Carolina is so important politically, for more information about All in for North Carolina, and how you can participate in our activities.)

Help us lay the groundwork for Democratic wins in North Carolina in 2024 – so important for the well-being of millions of people in North Carolina and for the future of our nation and human civilization. North Carolina is a key swing state and Democrats can win key elections there – enabling Democrats to control the Presidency and Congress for years to come.

Our focus in 2023 is on Charlotte, the largest city in NC, and its surrounding area of Mecklenburg County. We are an all-volunteer, (mostly) out-of-state team. Please help us turn North Carolina blue!  Join us on our Sunday night phone bank and/or attend our upcoming monthly educational meetings. 

Join our Sunday night phone bank to help recruit volunteers for the Mecklenburg County (greater Charlotte area) Democratic Party (MCDP)

Every Sunday evening through November 5, 6-8 pm , virtual event on Zoom

Sign up here: Mecklenburg County Democratic Party: Calling Volunteers · Swing Blue Alliance (mobilize.us)

We’re calling potential volunteers in Mecklenburg County and asking them to become involved along with their neighbors. Experienced and friendly phone bank leaders provide training and support.

Working closely with the MCDP, we’ve had amazing results. One Sunday evening 33 callers made 843 calls and had 125 conversations – and 35 people said they would attend a meet-and-greet with Democratic candidates for local offices. MCDP Chair Drew Kromer wrote to us, “This week, I spoke to a room of fired-up Democrats in Mint Hill, two-thirds of whom showed up to a Party event for the first time because of your phone bank. This is how you build a powerful Party. Thank you.”

Drew Kromer, 26, is the new MCDP Chair. He has a plan to reinvigorate the MCDP, as do his counterparts in the statewide Democratic Party. We are helping him mobilize Mecklenburg residents. In 2023, three county-wide school board races are up. They provide an excellent opportunity to expand the volunteer base, develop skilled campaigners, and test new strategies before the critical 2024 elections. In addition, Democrats have a chance to take over the second largest city in the county, Huntersville – something that has never been done before.  We build the foundation for winning in 2024 by our work in 2023.

Mecklenburg County has more registered Democrats than the 50 least populous counties in NC combined. Yet recent turnout has been only 45% — the statewide average was 51%. That’s about 25-50,000 votes lost for Democrats statewide.

Please join Mecklenburg and out-of-state volunteers to increase voter turnout.

Sign up here: Mecklenburg County Democratic Party: Calling Volunteers · Swing Blue Alliance (mobilize.us)

Attend our monthly educational meetings: learn more about North Carolina politics and meet dynamic NC leaders

Grassroots Voices – what’s happening in NC in 2023 and beyond

Monday, October 16, 4-5 pm Sign up here:

https://www.mobilize.us/swingbluealliance/event/570951/

Join us for a discussion of the NC political landscape from seasoned grassroots organizers who have been working on the ground, talking to voters and working with the candidates. Hear their insights into the 2024 election cycle, so we can understand how and when out-of-state and in-state volunteer efforts can each have the greatest impact.

North Carolina Election Wrap Up 

Monday, November 20, 4-5 pm Sign up here:

https://www.mobilize.us/swingbluealliance/event/570958/

 Join us for our election wrap up, what went well, and how we can improve, and how we can stay laser-focused on winning the critical 2024 races. 

Background: Why is North Carolina so politically important?

North Carolina is a highly purple state. While Republicans have won the last few elections, margins have been close. In 2016, Democrat Roy Cooper won the governorship by 10,300 votes. Joe Biden lost NC to Donald Trump in 2020 by only 75,000 votes,  just 1.3% – the smallest margin in any state that he lost. Also in 2020, Democrats came within two points of winning a US Senate seat and Chief Justice Cheri Beasley lost her statewide election by only 401 votes – out of 5.4 million cast. 

Democrats’ top goal for 2024 is to pick up seats in the legislature and break the Republican supermajority. In 2022, Democrats won two Congressional seats by small margins, achieving a 7-7 split of the NC US House seats, but lost seats in the State House and Senate.  Republicans gained a supermajority in the NC legislature this year when State Representative Tricia Cotham switched parties. 

In 2024, statewide seats will be up for election. The Governor and Attorney General are Democrats, but both are term-limited. With more support, Democrats can make significant gains in 2024 and win a US Senate seat in 2026. 

The North Carolina Democratic Party has new, dynamic, young new leaders. There are strong and growing community and political organizations doing on-the-ground organizing to turn out Democratic voters. With 100 people a day moving to NC, especially into swing suburban and exurban districts, the political landscape is tilting blue.

North Carolina is also a critical swing state in Presidential elections. If Joe Biden can win North Carolina’s 16 electoral votes in 2024, it will be extremely difficult for any Republican to win the Presidency. 

What is All in for North Carolina (AINC)?

All In for North Carolina (AINC), affiliated with Swing Blue Alliance, is an all-volunteer organization.  AINC works closely with many local North Carolina grassroots organizations, the Democratic Party and key elected officials and candidates that know the terrain, have boots on the ground and help direct our efforts. Our support includes fundraising for both grassroots organizations and Democratic Party bodies, recruiting volunteers, phone banks, postcard writing, and facilitating out-of-state volunteers to canvass in NC.  

In 2021-2, AINC and our out-of-state partners generated hundreds of volunteers.  We also raised $375,000 for eight organizations and three candidates. This year, AINC has raised over $470,000 for organizations and the Democratic Party in North Carolina.

AINC leaders are based primarily in Massachusetts but most of our programs and work are virtual. We are governed by a Steering Committee. We welcome volunteers from New England and beyond, including many from North Carolina and all over the US. 

To sign up for our newsletter please fill out the form on this page. For more information or with questions, comments or suggestions, or if you would like to explore volunteer leadership opportunities, please email us at mafornc@gmail.com.