ASHEVILLE, N.C. – On Saturday, March 21, the Young Democrats of North Carolina will hold their 51st statewide convention in Asheville.  The largest assembly of Young Democrats to take place this year, the convention will showcase the role that individuals under age 35 played in the 2008 general election and what their agenda will be approaching the 2010 midterms.

Featured speakers will include Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen, Congressman Heath Shuler, Lt. Governor Walter Dalton, Charlotte City Councilman and mayoral candidate Anthony Fox, North Carolina Democratic Party Chair David Young, and numerous other officials — each of whom will be available for comment.

“Young people have become engaged in grassroots political activism with an energy and vigor unlike any seen in North Carolina for many years,” said President of the Young Democrats of North Carolina Zack Hawkins. “I am looking forward with great excitement to building on the momentum of 2008 and unveiling our plans for the future at our 51st statewide convention in Asheville, in the company of officials such as Governor Bredesen, Congressman Shuler, and many others.”    

WHAT:  Young Democrats of North Carolina Annual ConventioN
WHO: Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen
U.S. Representative Heath Shuler (NC-11)
Lt. Governor Walter Dalton
Charlotte City Councilman and Mayoral Candidate Anthony Foxx
Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy
N.C. Democratic Party Chair David Young
N.C. Rep. Tricia Cotham
N.C. Rep. Jane Whilden
N.C. Rep. Grier Martin
Fmr. N.C. Sen. Cal Cunnungham
Asheville City Councilman Brownie Newman
Watauga County Commissioner Tim Futrelle

WHEN: Saturday, March 21 – 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Marriot Renaissance Asheville Hotel, 31 Woodfin Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801