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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
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.
April 23, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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.
February 7, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Your DNC Vice Chair for Civic Engagement and Voter Participation, Reyna Walters-Morgan 😎🤝

@reynawaltersmorgan.com @abreezeclayton.bsky.social
February 2, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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.
January 5, 2025 at 11:46 PM
A White House Christmas 🎄🎁
December 16, 2024 at 4:17 AM
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.
December 10, 2024 at 7:51 PM
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! 🙌
November 19, 2024 at 2:57 AM
UPDATE: Justice Riggs' lead is now 623 votes
#ncpol
November 19, 2024 at 2:16 AM
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
November 18, 2024 at 10:56 PM
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
November 18, 2024 at 6:41 PM
As of today, Justice Riggs is leading by just 24 votes out of over 5.5 million
#ncpol
November 16, 2024 at 5:48 PM
Durham and Pasquotank counties are now in – Justice Allison Riggs leads by 106 votes with over 5.5 million cast!
#ncpol
November 16, 2024 at 2:17 AM
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
November 16, 2024 at 12:18 AM
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!
November 15, 2024 at 6:11 PM