REGISTER FOR THE 2026 YDNC CONVENTION
Join the Young Dems
Becoming a Young Democrat is easy! Membership is open to Democrats living or attending school in North Carolina who are aged 16 to 35 either through a chartered chapter or at-large. Find out more below about all the great ways to become an official Young Democrat.
Get involved with Young Democrats right in your own county!
Take the important first step toward organizing Young Democrats in your county!
If your county isn't chartered, you can still participate at-large!
Why join YDNC?
Being a member of Young Democrats has many benefits! Our organization has a long history of helping young people connect and network across the state to create change in their communities — Young Democrats find lifelong friendships, professional opportunities, and much more as part of our organization.
We actively connect members with campaigns and support those ready to run for office themselves. Our alumni include many of our most impactful Democratic governors such as Terry Sanford, Jim Hunt, and Roy Cooper, as well as members of the Council of State like Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, former Commissioner of Insurance and NC Democratic Party Chair Wayne Goodwin, and current State Party Chair Anderson Clayton!
Young Democrats of North Carolina is committed to the professional development of our members. Our regional conferences and state conventions include dedicated training on key aspects of politics and organizing, ensuring our members are equipped to lead in their communities and across the state. We also host roundtables, town halls, and panel discussions that connect members directly with public officials and Democratic leaders.
Being a Young Democrat is tons of fun, a great way to meet like-minded individuals in your county and across the state, and forge lasting bonds. Chapters regularly host social events. So whether you're hoping to meet friends, organize your community, change the world, or all three Young Democrats has a place for you!
JOIN A CHAPTER
START A CHAPTER
Your county not chartered?
If you want to get involved but your county isn't chartered, we'll help you start your own chapter!
To start a chapter, you'll need five people who are registered Democrats and are at or between the ages of 16 and 35.
Don't worry, we'll help you every step of the way.
Fill out the interest form to get in contact with your region's director.
Get five friends together!
Hold some elections!
Write the rules for your group!
Get approved by the YExecutive Committee!
JOIN AT-LARGE
Thinking of joining at-large?
To join, you need to be:
- at or between 16 and 35
- a registered Democrat
- in a county where no chapter is currently chartered
- in a county where there are less than five at-large members
While we're passionate about getting counties chartered, we know not everyone can meet the requirements to get their community organized.
You can still join at-large, meaning that you represent your county to YDNC.
Make sure your county is represented statewide.