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"In North Carolina, Teen Dems become leaders!"

-Former Governor Jim Hunt

Thanks for visiting our website!

You probably have a few questions about our organization and what we do. If so, you've come to the right place! This page will hopefully answer your questions and show you the benefits of getting involved with Teen Democrats.

What is the North Carolina Association of Teen Democrats?

The North Carolina Association of Teen Democrats (NCATD) is the official high school auxilliary of the North Carolina Democratic Party. The NCATD is a statewide organization made up of local chapters all across North Carolina. It was founded by former Governor Terry Sanford in 1963, becoming the first state high school Democratic organization in the country. Through the NCATD, teens can play an active role in the Democratic Party and the political process.

What do Teen Democrats do?

Teen Democrats do many activities that are vital to the success of the Democratic Party. Here are just a few examples of things that people do in Teen Democrats:

  • Help out Democratic campaigns and candidates
  • Interact with Democratic leaders and officials
  • Attend NCATD statewide events and meet other Teen Democrats from across the state
  • Volunteer for local charities and causes
  • Hold voter registration drives for eligible high school students

The William G. Enloe High School Teen Democrats club of Raleigh, NC at their first-ever meeting in June 2008.

 Why should I join Teen Democrats?

Teen Democrats is a fun and engaging way to get involved in the political process at a young age. You can meet and socialize with other teens, while at the same time learning more about yourself. You will get to personally know important Democratic leaders and candidates. Most importantly of all, you will gain valuable leadership skills and political experience that you will use for the rest of your life. As Governor Jim Hunt once said "In North Carolina, Teen Dems become leaders!"

Here are some prominent North Carolinians who got their start through Teen Democrats:

U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre (D-NC, 7th District)
 NC Commissioner of Insurance Wayne Goodwin Jerry Meek, former NC Democratic Party Chair, former NCATD President Former state Senator Tom Taft (D-Greenville), former NCATD President
 
That sounds awesome! So... how do I join?
 
Joining Teen Democrats is one of the best decisions that you will ever make! You can start by seeing if there is a club at your school by looking at this list of chapters. If there isn't a chapter at your school, you can take a look at these great resources for starting a new chapter and then you can fill out this form so that we can help you. There may be a chapter that exists in your school or county that is not listed on this website, so if you find them, get involved and make sure to tell them to contact us so we can get their info.
 
Are there any statewide events organized by the NCATD?
 
The NCATD organizes two statewide events each year. The Fall Rally is typically held in September or October and is a way for people to get excited about the upcoming elections! The State Convention is held in the Spring and is an incredible political experience! You will get to meet lots of cool teens from all over the state! Recently, these events have been held only on one day (Saturday), but we are considering making them into two day events. Stay tuned for more information!
 
I have more questions. Who can I contact?
 
You can contact the NCATD President, Peter Alfredson with any questions, comments, or ideas. His email address is ncteendemocrats@gmail.com. You can call him at home at (919) 870-5411, or on his cell at (919) 610-8465. Feel free to contact him on Facebook as well.