The Leicester Cluster is a community of local Democrats and left-leaning neighbors within the Buncombe County Democratic Party in North Carolina. Covering six precincts (52.1, 53.1, 63.1, 68.1, 681, and 69.1), we are passionate about building connections, amplifying local voices, and making a positive impact together.
Join us and make a difference in our community.
Leslie Tighe, Chair
Email | Text: (828) 230-3317
Ken Kahn, Co-Chair
Email | Text: (508) 397-9127
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CLUSTER EVENTS
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Book Club
August 24
3:00 pm
Noble Cider TaproomThis month’s recommended book is Abundance, by Ezra Klein. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts!
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Monthly Meeting
August 26
6:30 - 8:00 pm
LEICESTER COMMUNITY CENTERJoin us to hear from Chris Cooper, Robert Lee Madison Distinguished Professor and Director of the Haire Institute for Public Policy at Western Carolina University.
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Leicester Litter Pickup
September 13
9:00 - 11:00 am
Meet at Leicester Community CenterHelp us Pick Up Leicester Litter. Asheville Greenworks supplies gloves, bags, vest, and nabbers. We will clean up our 2 mile adopted stretch of Leicester Highway.
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Candidate Meet & Greet
October 11
2:00 - 4:00 pm
24 Ramsey Road, Asheville
Join us for a local porch party and meet and greet with candidates running in 2026.
Adopt-A-Highway
New Leicester Highway
The Leicester Democrats are the proud sponsor of the 2-mile stretch of New Leicester Highway that begins at the intersection of Newfound Road and ends at the Goughes Branch intersection.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
The “Big Beautiful Bill”, passed by Republicans in 2025, will hurt many of our community members. Please refer to this resource hub to help yourself, friends, and neighbors sustain the massive burdens that will be placed upon them by this bill.
FOOD ASSISTANCE
HOUSING & SHELTER
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
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WOMEN’S HEALTH
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CHILDCARE
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EDUCATION
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VETERANS
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SENIORS
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FARMER’S
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IMMIGRANTS
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