Already we have had 38 women file for office, that's 5 less than the total number women serving currently. Women hold the power to right this ship!
Our esteemed keynote speaker is: Associate Justice Cheri Beasley of the North Carolina Supreme Court. Justice Beasley was elected in 2014 in a statewide election to continue to serve as Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of NC after having been appointed in December 2012 by NC Governor Beverly Perdue. Tickets available above!
The proceeds of this fundraiser help support fabulous democratic candidates. We are in need of volunteers. Please consider joining a Unity Breakfast committee today. Set up, clean up hostess, centerpieces and more contact Saleisha Averhart saleishaw@gmail.com
On March 28th, Governor Roy Copper and Kristin Cooper hosted the NC Council of Women and Youth Involvement Women’s History Month Celebration-“Women at Work” at the Governor’s Mansion. DWWC members Penny Lauricella, Henrietta Coursey and Zainab Baloch were there.
In North Carolina women make up more than 54% of registered voters yet hold less than 25% of elected and appointed offices. Democratic Women of Wake County is working to change this through voter education, direct support of candidates and fundraising.
Together we encourage women to seek public office. Together we make a difference.