We are thrilled to announce our next candidate of 2026: Representative Lindsey Prather, running in North Carolina State House District 115! Democrats must keep this seat to prevent the GOP from regaining a supermajority and preserve Governor Stein’s veto power.
If you already know the importance of working in the North Carolina House this year, help us kick off this campaign with a donation of $26.26! Or, read on to learn more.
MEET THE CANDIDATE
Representative Lindsey Prather is a teacher, public servant, and community leader who proudly calls Candler home. Lindsey first ran for office and won in 2022. In 2024, she secured a narrow victory in House District 115, and is now running for reelection to defend the seat and continue serving Buncombe County. Lindsey is a lifelong product of North Carolina public schools and has lived in Buncombe County for over 16 years. She taught in Buncombe County Schools before serving as Assistant Director of Admission at University of North Carolina Asheville, where she works to support transfer, military, and veteran students.
WHY THIS RACE IS IMPORTANT
In 2024, Democrats ended the Republican supermajority in the North Carolina House, protecting Democratic Governor Josh Stein’s veto power. Lindsey Prather won this seat the same year by a narrow margin, reflecting the district’s competitive nature and shifting political dynamics. In 2026, North Carolina is considered one of the South’s most closely watched battleground states. Defending this seat is critical to preserving the governor’s veto power and protecting public education, reproductive freedom, and fair representation.
WHAT CAN YOU DO RIGHT NOW?
- Invest in this campaign now. Your donation will help hire top talent and build winning campaigns. GOP candidates are often funded by just a few big donors, so let’s show some grassroots love!
- Sign up for a virtual phone bank! We’re making calls to voters in Lindsey’s district every Saturday from 11am-12:30pm PDT starting May 9th, join us! Check out States Win’s events page for phone banking and other volunteer opportunities.
- Get others involved! Invite your friends to our phone bank and share the donation link. Follow our candidates on social media. Find everything you need to spread the word on our candidate pages.
We’re so excited to support such great candidates with you this year. Stay tuned to our emails for upcoming events and opportunities! If you want to help organize with us, please reply to this email.
Let’s go win!