Grayson Barnette

Appalachian • Democratic Strategist • Founder of @xpslane • Senior Advisor @NCDemParty • Vice Chair, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area

[Grayson Barnette @GraysonForNC]

One Bojangles visit away from never going home

[TopBin90 @Topbin90]

Norway's National Team in Greensboro yesterday.

They will be training at UNCG as they prepare for the World Cup.

Video: Norway's National Team IG

[Grayson Barnette @GraysonForNC]

Using Helene recovery as a backdrop for your campaign while we've been suffering here in Western NC for a year and a half isn't fooling anyone.

Republicans keep bragging about a few million here and there, meanwhile businesses are closed and folks are still living in campers.

[Grayson Barnette @GraysonForNC]

@SunBeltPolitics Bro knows ball

[Grayson Barnette @GraysonForNC]

Attacking political operatives as a campaign strategy might be the least productive thing you can do.

Some of y'all need to log off and talk to average people. Twitter will never be real life.

[Grayson Barnette @GraysonForNC]

Aron was a good friend, a great man, and loved North Carolina with every ounce of his being. I'll always cherish our friendship and the memories we made together. Rest easy, my friend. You will be deeply missed.

[John Easterling III @JCEasterlingIII]

STATEMENT FROM THE JOHNSON FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF ARON D JOHNSON
#ncpol

[Grayson Barnette @GraysonForNC]

@AdamSchefter About damn time. The disrespect our franchise has had for this man is crazy

[Grayson Barnette @GraysonForNC]

Sometimes you just end up one play short. I'm already looking forward to next season #KeepPounding

[Grayson Barnette @GraysonForNC]

Jamie Ager is going to win NC-11 and send Chuck Edwards and his corporate lobbyist buddies packing.

[James Downs @jamesd0wns]

New poll from Jamie Ager in NC-11 shows him with a 1-point lead over Rep. Chuck Edwards

Ager 45
Edwards 44
Undecided 10

Dec 15-17; 500 LVs; +/-4.4%

[Grayson Barnette @GraysonForNC]

Democrats need to run strong candidates with deep local roots in every district.

Message on what actually matters to voters there.

Build resources to meaningfully compete.

We must play ball *to win* this year — we have way too good of an opportunity to waste.

[Grayson Barnette @GraysonForNC]

#KeepPounding

[Grayson Barnette @GraysonForNC]

To my fellow NC Democrats:

Please know that Democratic candidates do not have to collect signatures to be on the ballot.

In 2026, nearly every seat will be competitive.

But there are several spoiler campaigns running that are asking folks to sign petitions.

Don't fall for it.

[Grayson Barnette @GraysonForNC]

@admcrlsn Republicans can run from it, but Congressman Jamie Ager (D - Fairview) is inevitable

[Grayson Barnette @GraysonForNC]

@TheGeneral0826 @abreezeclayton Beth is awesome!

[Grayson Barnette @GraysonForNC]

Not only was it a major night for Democrats nationally, but also in local elections across North Carolina.

You won't read about about these in the headlines tomorrow, but NC Dems are continuing to lay impressive groundwork — building the bench and racking up wins.

[Grayson Barnette @GraysonForNC]

Redistricting is just *another* example of why state legislative seats are so important.

Despite Congressional races getting 10x the attention and funding, they are much more influenced by the leaders being elected further down the ballot.

[Grayson Barnette @GraysonForNC]

This is just the latest effort in a series of attempts to steal elections in North Carolina — Republicans will stop at nothing to silence the voters and keep their power.

If you stand with our democracy and the people of NC, please support the @NCDemParty today.

[Senator Phil Berger @SenatorBerger]

Earlier today @NCSpeakerHall and I agreed to return to Raleigh to back up @RealDonaldTrump by redrawing our Congressional map in North Carolina to block blue state Democrats like @CAgovernor who want to take control of Congress from Republicans. #ncpol https://t.co/XLJIhe8vZn

[Grayson Barnette @GraysonForNC]

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[Grayson Barnette @GraysonForNC]

One year later... Still so much work to do.

[NWS GSP @NWSGSP]

The path from Helene can be seen from space with all of the power outages the day after it ripped through the Southeast. Strong winds from Helene made it hundreds of miles inland. Many were without power for days and weeks.

#scwx #ncwx #gawx

[Grayson Barnette @GraysonForNC]

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[Young Democrats of NC @ydnc]

Joint Statement from the Young Democrats of NC & the NC Young Republicans

#ncpol

[Grayson Barnette @GraysonForNC]

NEWS: JD Mazuera Arias wins the Democratic Primary for Charlotte City Council Dist. 5

A proud son of Colombian immigrants, @jdmazuera_ is a well-known policy expert and community advocate.

At only 27, he will become one of the youngest elected officials in NC.