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About Us
Work For Democracy is a grassroots organization based in North Carolina. We formed in 2016 in response to threats to our democracy. We help get progressive candidates elected to the North Carolina General Assembly by canvassing door-to-door and fundraising. Through careful research we identify, select and support candidates in close races where we believe our efforts can have a critical effect. WFD made a difference in the 2018 elections, and with your help we hope to have even more success in 2020.
Here are some testimonials of candidates who won seats as a result of our support:
Testimonials
Ashton Clemmons
North Carolina House Democratic Freshman Co-Chair, Democrat, representing District 57
“Work For Democracy served a vital role in flipping seats in our NC General Assembly! WFD used a broad base of support to provide the two things we know win elections - boots on the ground and money in the bank. Our community is fortunate to have this great organization on the team of democracy!”
Michael Garrett
North Carolina State Senate, Democrat, representing District 27
“Work for Democracy provides the two most critical resources for any successful campaign: financial support and boots on the ground. I'm deeply honored and grateful to have earned their support in the 2018 general election and have seen their determination to better our government first-hand. The involvement of Work for Democracy in my campaign was essential to our election victory. WFD is a model for truly effective and meaningful civic engagement in the electoral
process.”
Tammi Thurm
Greensboro City Council, District 5
“Work for Democracy made the difference in my campaign for Greensboro City Council in 2017. Their members took to the streets to knock on doors and greet voters at polling places during early voting. They made crucial financial donations when our campaign needed them the most. WFD is more than a name. It is an exceptional force for good government in Guilford County.”