Democratic Congressional Candidate Forum at McDowell Tech
There’s no better time to engage in the democratic process than now. And no better place to do it than at the NC11 Democratic Candidate Debate held on April 12 at 6:30 pm in the McDowell Technical Community College’s Cedar Building Auditorium. The full slate of 6 Democratic primary candidates will participate in this debate moderated by Chris Cooper, the Madison Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Public Affairs at Western Carolina University. The event is open to all who wish to learn more about these candidates, regardless of voter registration, residency, or party affiliation.
The McDowell County Democratic Party is hosting the event to allow primary voters to learn more about the candidates that seek to represent them. The mission of the McDowell Democratic Party is to empower members of the community to make their voices heard through voter recruitment and education.
About 29,000 registered voters reside in McDowell County, about 21% of whom are registered Democrats; 43% Republicans, and 35% Unaffiliated.
The NC 11th Congressional District contains all of 14 counties including Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Macon, Swain, Jackson, Transylvania, Haywood, Madison, Buncombe, Henderson, McDowell, Polk, and Yancey Counties, and part of Rutherford County. Despite numerous changes in NC districts over the years, McDowell County has remained a core part of the 11th Congressional District since 1961.
For more information about the 2022 NC11 Congressional Democratic Primary Candidates visit https://www.mcdems.com/candidates.php If you have any questions about the Candidate Debate on April 12 you may contact Michelle Price at mcdowelldems@gmail.com; doors open at 6:00 pm and the debate is scheduled for 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
• May 10 at 5 p.m. absentee ballot request form deadline
• May 17 at 5 p.m. absentee ballot return deadline
• April 28 one-stop/early voting begins
• May 14 last day of early voting
• May 17 2022 primary election – polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
