Democratic Women of Franklin County NC

02/10/2026

America is a continent.
The United States is just one country in it.

02/09/2026

Since the desegregation of Franklin County public schools in 1968, Dr. Beverly Joseph from Franklinton made history as the first African American woman elected to the merged Franklin County Board of Education. She was first elected in 2004 and re-elected in 2008.
During her second term, she resigned to become the assistant superintendent for student services and exceptional children.
Dr. Joseph’s career as a professional educator included serving as an elementary school principal in Vance County.

02/09/2026

The only thing more powerful than hate is love.

Bad Bunny reminded us last night that together, we are America. Choose community over division. This is how we protect each other.

02/09/2026

We hope to see you tonight at 7:00 pm at headquarters.
108 E Nash St, Louisburg

Please bring your $20 dues in for 2026 membership.

This is also your reminder to get involved! Help make a difference in your community through the Democratic Women of Franklin County.
2026 will be a BIG year for NC politics

02/02/2026

🗳️ Milltrene Brodie Newell — Candidate for Franklin County Commissioner At Large

As a County Commissioner At Large, I will serve ALL residents of Franklin County; not just one district, town, or neighborhood. At Large commissioners are elected by every voter in the county to work on behalf of the entire community. 

County commissioners play a key role in guiding local government.

They help:

✅ Shape county policies and priorities

✅ Approve and oversee the county budget and spending

✅ Ensure services like emergency response, infrastructure planning, and public health are responsive to residents’ needs

✅ Represent the interests of Franklin County citizens in public meetings and decisions that affect everyday life. 

This is YOUR government, and it should work with you, not behind closed doors.

🤝 My Vision for Leadership

I am running to bring a new level of transparency, inclusivity, and accountability to this office:

🔹 Transparent leadership — all decisions and budgets should be clear and explained in plain language so residents understand what their government is doing and why.

🔹 Inclusive representation — every voice in Franklin County matters. I will actively seek input from people of all backgrounds, ages, and communities.

🔹 Accountable governance — when leaders make decisions, they should answer directly to the people they represent, not special interests.

🔹 Community-centered service — policies and priorities must be grounded in what you tell me matters most, from safer roads and better services to sound fiscal stewardship.

I’m committed to leadership that listens first, acts with integrity, and builds trust across our county.

📅 Election Day: November 3, 2026

🗳️ Vote for leadership that puts our community first.

🙏 If you’d like to support this people-powered campaign, you can donate here:

👉 https://politics.raisethemoney.com/en/mbrodie-newell

02/02/2026

The Democratic Women of Franklin County meet Monday Feb 9th at 7:00pm.
Please reach out if you would like to join our email list.

Democratic Women meetings are open to all registered Democrats and their allies.
The Democratic Women of North Carolina is dedicated to engaging women with the work of the Democratic Party. We work to get women to vote, support women who run for office, and work to get Democrats up and down the ticket elected (especially if they are women!). We ensure women have a seat at the table and a voice in decision-making within the North Carolina Democratic Party.

🗓️ February County Party Meetings at Headquarters:

FCDP Executive Committee Meeting:
Thurs Feb 5th at 7 pm, also on zoom

Democratic Women:
Mon Feb 9th at 7 pm

African American Caucus:
Thurs Feb 12th at 7 pm

LGBTQ+ & Allied Democrats:
Mon Feb 16th at 7 pm

Senior Democrats:
Sat Feb 28th at 9 am

01/29/2026

It's wild that NC is getting TWO winter storms in a row like this. Sadly we must once again reschedule our big 2026 Elections Kick-Off Party planned for this upcoming Saturday.

The weather continues to threaten the safety of anyone attempting to have a weekend in this state.
Please stay home and stay safe.

We WILL have our party Saturday, Feb 21st. Still 5pm and still and headquarters. Your tickets are good on the new date.

If any winter weather threatens us again then we must cancel and plan something for the Spring.

Please reach out with any questions.
$5 tickets: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2026electionskickoff

01/29/2026

01/22/2026

We are frustrated to announce the rescheduling of our big 2026 Elections Kick-Off Party planned for this upcoming Saturday.
The weather continues to threaten the safety of anyone driving Saturday evening through Monday.

Please stay home and stay safe.

This is why we planned a snow date!

We WILL have our party next Saturday, Jan 31st. Still 5pm and still and headquarters. Your tickets are good on the new date.

Please reach out with any questions.

$5 tickets: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2026electionskickoff

01/15/2026

The Democratic Women of Franklin County met on Monday with the new (and returning) officers taking their oath of office.

President- Gloria Dunston
1st Vice - Armenta Eaton
2nd Vice - Karen Grogh
3rd Vice - Carlinda Purcell
Secretary - Andrea Woodin
Treasurer - Penny McGhee

01/10/2026

The Franklin County Senior Democrats are meeting on Saturday January 17th at 10:00 am at party headquarters.
108 E Nash St, Louisburg NC

https://www.mobilize.us/fcdemsnc/event/612634/
Reach out to [email protected] for details.

The Franklin County Senior Democrats' meetings are open to all registered Democrats.

Our members are Democrats over 50, and we work tirelessly to elect Democrats to public office. Senior Democrats advocate for issues of concern to seniors in our state – dignified retirement, decent housing, dependable and affordable healthcare. We are also concerned about policies that affect all generations here and beyond state lines– preserving our democracy, protecting the environment, promoting life-long learning, and providing reliable transportation and communication infrastructure.

We typically meet on the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 am.
🗓️ Upcoming County Party Meetings:
- Democratic Women: Monday the 12th at 7 pm
- Senior Democrats: Saturday the 17th at 10 am
- LGBTQ Dems: Tuesday the 20th at 7 pm
- Executive Committee Meeting: Thursday Feb 5th at 7 pm

01/10/2026

Meeting Monday January 12th at 7:00 pm at headquarters.
108 E Nash St, Louisburg

Join us as our new officers are sworn in.
Please bring your $20 dues in for 2026 membership.

This is also your reminder to get involved! Help make a difference in your community through the Democratic Women of Franklin County.
2026 will be a BIG year for NC politics