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September 2025: Organizing with Wesley Knott in 2025 and Beyond

Update – September Dem Forum Recap

September was a powerful meeting at the Wake Dem Forum, so a big thank you to everyone who joined us! We were thrilled this month to welcome Wesley Knott, Chair of the Wake County Democratic Party, for a timely and energizing conversation about organizing.

Wesley shared practical tips, big-picture strategy, and inspiring stories from the field that reminded us what people-powered politics can do. He left us feeling informed and ready to take action — and we’re excited to put what we learned into practice.

If you missed the meeting or want to revisit the key takeaways, you can check out tonight's slideshow presentation below.

Thanks again to Wesley for joining us, and we can’t wait to see everyone at our next meeting!

—
Eddie Sheehy
President, Wake Democratic Forum

Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025
Location: N.C. State University Club, 4200 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC 27606
Schedule: Social at 6:00 PM | Dinner at 6:30 PM | Program at 7:00 PM

You’ve heard it before: organizing wins elections. But what does that really mean? What does it look like here in Wake County? And how can you get involved — especially if you’ve never knocked a door or made a call?

At our September 4 Wake Dem Forum, we’ll dig into the power of grassroots organizing with a dynamic panel discussion featuring Wesley Knott, the newly elected Chair of the Wake County Democratic Party.

Whether you’re already active or just curious, this conversation will unpack:

How organizing is evolving in North Carolina
Why it’s more critical than ever in 2025
What it actually looks like to talk to voters
The many ways you can plug in — starting now

If you or someone you know wants to help but isn’t sure how, this is the meeting to attend.

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