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Grayson Barnette

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Proud Generational Appalachian NC Democrats Senior Advisor '20 + '24 DNC Delegate Founder of Express Lane @xpslane.com Blue Ridge National Heritage Board

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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 16/06/2026
If you can only support a few campaigns this year, consider supporting the Democrats running for NC Court of Appeals. Dems *must* hold all three seats this year before going on offense in 2028. It would be tough to find a place where your donation goes further! secure.actblue.com/donate/nc-co...
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 01/05/2026
CNN: House Ethics Committee investigating allegations of sexual harassment against GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) www.cnn.com/2026/04/30/p...
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House Ethics Committee investigating allegations of sexual harassment against GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards | CNN Politics
The House Ethics Committee is investigating allegations of sexual harassment against GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 29/04/2026
North Carolina should be a clear top priority for Democratic investment. There are 30 state legislative races and 9 Congressional seats currently held by Republicans rated R+8 or better. Democrats have a chance to win races that were written off, but we must run strong campaigns everywhere!
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 07/04/2026
Using Helene recovery as a backdrop for your campaign while we've been suffering here in Western NC for a year and a half isn't fooling anyone. Republicans keep bragging about a few million here and there, meanwhile businesses are closed and folks are still living in campers.
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Jamie Ager @jamie.agerforcongress.com · 27/03/2026
My name is Jamie Ager. I'm a 4th gen. farmer running against Republican Chuck Edwards. I've spent my career building community through agriculture. Now I'm running for Congress in Western NC to fight for working people and root out corruption. Will you help spread the word?
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 23/11/2025
To my fellow NC Democrats: Please know that Democratic candidates do not have to collect signatures to be on the ballot. In 2026, nearly every seat will be competitive. But there are several spoiler campaigns running that are asking folks to sign petitions. Don't fall for it.
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 05/11/2025
Not only was it a major night for Democrats nationally, but also in local elections across North Carolina. You won't read about about these in the headlines tomorrow, but NC Dems are continuing to lay impressive groundwork — building the bench and racking up wins.
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 15/10/2025
Redistricting is just *another* example of why state legislative seats are so important. Despite Congressional races getting 10x the attention and funding, they are much more influenced by the leaders being elected further down the ballot.
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 13/10/2025
This is just the latest effort in a series of attempts to steal elections in North Carolina — Republicans will stop at nothing to silence the voters and keep their power.
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 01/08/2025
NC-11 is one to watch this year — and Jamie Ager is easily the best choice for Democrats!
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 22/06/2025
Nobody wants this war except for Trump and Netanyahu.
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 06/05/2025
Even a Trump appointed Judge is rejecting Griffin's claims and ordering a certification! Seriously, how many times does Justice Riggs have to win the same race?
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 23/04/2025
A few years ago, Sen. Durbin's office took a chance on me. They didn't really have any reason to — I was a kid from NC, with limited political experience, at a small college. But without that shot, I wouldn't be here today. And I know I'm not the only one. Thank you, Senator.
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 02/04/2025
For those keeping score: Democrats have won or overperformed in 17 out of 18 early elections so far in 2025.
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 02/04/2025
Tonight, we're all Cory Booker Democrats 🤝
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 23/03/2025
We need every single Democratic elected official at every level to be hosting town halls in their district and neighboring Republican districts. Every single district — not just the competitive ones.
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 12/03/2025
The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of our greatest assets in Western NC. We need to do everything we can to protect it and the people at the NPS who make it great.
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Blue Ridge Parkway visits high despite Helene. Trump officials don't want it publicized
National Park Service administrators issued a memo March 5 stating visitation statistics would not be publicized by national parks.
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 05/03/2025
Did I miss the part where Trump mentioned Western North Carolina or Helene recovery?
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 04/03/2025
Follow the Democrat running against Murphy in #NC03 — Chris Schulte 👇 @schultefornc.com
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 23/02/2025
Republicans publicly criticize Chair Clayton, while sweating behind the scenes knowing damn well she's actively changing the landscape of North Carolina 😎 Trust me, y'all — she's going to keep pushing!
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 07/02/2025
North Carolina Republicans just introduced House Bill 66, which would change the early voting period to just six days. Republicans continue to show time and time again that they don't give a shit about your right to vote.
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 02/02/2025
Your DNC Vice Chair for Civic Engagement and Voter Participation, Reyna Walters-Morgan 😎🤝 @reynawaltersmorgan.com @abreezeclayton.bsky.social
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 05/01/2025
Democratic members of the Buncombe NCGA delegation were sworn in on a destroyed bridge in East Asheville, overlooking the Swannanoa River. We have a long road ahead — but as a proud Western North Carolina native, I can confidently say that these leaders have not and will not let us be forgotten.
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 02/01/2025
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Clayton For Carolina | Anderson Clayton For NCDP Chair
Anderson Clayton is an organizer by trade, a proud rural North Carolinian, and the current Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party.
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 02/01/2025
The best state party Chair in the country is running for re-election — hop on board, y'all!
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 26/12/2024
With all due respect, we don't need any current elected officials or candidates in DNC Chair or Vice Chair roles. Democrats deserve leaders who are giving their all to one role — not holding multiple just for the titles.
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 20/12/2024
Don't let anything distract you from the fact that Republicans in North Carolina are trying to throw out over 60,000 votes in an effort to overturn a fair election. Republicans will do *anything* to take power — that's why Democrats are fighting back. ncnewsline.com/briefs/repub...
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Republican Appeals Court Judge Griffin asks the NC Supreme Court to throw out votes • NC Newsline
Republican Appeals Court Judge Jefferson Griffin asked the state Supreme Court on Wednesday to throw out tens of thousands of votes
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 16/12/2024
Thanks always to my best friend @abreezeclayton.bsky.social for letting me tag along!
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 16/12/2024
A White House Christmas 🎄🎁
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 12/12/2024
“The idea that someone could have been registered to vote, came to vote and then had their vote discarded is anathema to the democratic system and simply cannot be tolerated,” – Alan Hirsch, chairman of the NC State Board of Elections
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NC elections board has rejected Griffin election protests. What happens next
In mostly 3-2 party-line votes, the North Carolina State Board of Elections rejected election protests from Republican Court of Appeals Judge Jefferson Griffin.
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 10/12/2024
After multiple recounts, Justice Allison Riggs is still solidly ahead. Jefferson Griffin should honor the will of the people — not get his Republican friends to throw out 60,000 ballots. North Carolinians deserve better and we're not going to let Republicans silence us.
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 02/12/2024
NC Dems had 800+ people on this call earlier tonight 👀
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 24/11/2024
Here's the Blue Ridge Craft Trails: www.blueridgeheritage.com/blue-ridge-c...
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Exploring the Blue Ridge Craft Trails and Beyond – Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 24/11/2024
If you're looking for ways to support Western North Carolina as we continue to rebuild following Helene, consider supporting a local traditional artist! Here's the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area list of traditional artists from across the region: www.blueridgeheritage.com/traditional-...
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Artist Types – Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 19/11/2024
She's here now! @abreezeclayton.bsky.social
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 19/11/2024
Y'all, this is huge – North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs wins by just 623 votes out of over 5.5 million cast! There will be a recount but that won't change 600+ votes. NC Democrats continue to outperform expectations despite a tough national environment! 🙌
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 19/11/2024
Forsyth = Riggs +542 Craven = Riggs +15 Pending any changes during the recount process, it looks like Riggs will win it by 600+ votes
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 19/11/2024
UPDATE: Justice Riggs' lead is now 623 votes #ncpol
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 18/11/2024
As of about 5:45pm, Justice Riggs is up 66 votes with Craven, Dare, Duplin, and Forsyth counties left outstanding. Dare and Duplin won't change much, if at all, but Craven and Forsyth should make an impact here. #ncpol
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 18/11/2024
As of ~1:30pm, Justice Allison Riggs is now leading by 66 votes. We're still waiting on several counties, it might be another long day of refreshing the NCSBE dashboard. #ncpol
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 16/11/2024
As of today, Justice Riggs is leading by just 24 votes out of over 5.5 million #ncpol
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 16/11/2024
I've made it over here as well!
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 16/11/2024
Don't forget NC Dems Chair @abreezeclayton.bsky.social!
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 16/11/2024
Durham and Pasquotank counties are now in – Justice Allison Riggs leads by 106 votes with over 5.5 million cast! #ncpol
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 16/11/2024
We just got Wake County in and Rep. Terence Everitt is the apparent winner in NC Senate District 18! Final margin of 134 votes, pending a potential recount that won't change the outcome – which makes this a Democratic hold following redistricting. Congratulations to Senator-Elect Everitt! #ncpol
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 16/11/2024
If you'd like to support Justice Riggs' campaign! secure.actblue.com/donate/riggs...
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 16/11/2024
Wake County is in and Democratic Justice Allison Riggs is now leading statewide, currently by just 129 votes.. 😳 This is going to come down to Monday's results, folks! #ncpol
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 16/11/2024
As I was typing this up, the NC State Board of Elections announced that Chatham, Craven, Cumberland, Forsyth, Randolph and Yancey Counties won't certify results tonight. Which means we likely won't see this race called formally until Monday. www.ncsbe.gov/news/press-r...
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Several Counties to Certify Election Early Next Week
Several North Carolina county boards of elections will not complete their election canvass meetings on Friday and will resume their work to certify 2024 general election results on Monday.
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 16/11/2024
The NC Supreme Court race is coming down to the wire. Out of over 5.5 million votes the race is currently down to a margin of just a few thousand. There are several counties left to report, including the strong Democratic county of Wake. It's going to be a close one... #ncpol
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Grayson Barnette @graysonbarnette.com · 15/11/2024
Y'all... Today is the final day to count votes in North Carolina and NC Senate 18 is going to be decided by just a few votes. They're not finished yet – and this is well within the recount threshold – but this just proves again that *every single vote* matters!
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