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
On September 13th, Leicester Dems collected 17 bags of trash and a menagerie of broken household items from our stretch of New Leicester Highway. Our adopted highway looks incredible. Special thanks to our crew for keeping our community looking great!
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CLUSTER EVENTS
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Drinks with Dems
October 8
5:30 pm
Noble Cider Taproom | Leicester HighwayJoin us for cider, community, and exciting conversations.
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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. -
Speaker Series & Meeting
October 29
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Leicester LibraryThis month’s Speaker Series will feature County Commissioner Terri Wells and guests Eric & Jamie Ager of Hickory Nut Gap Farm. They will discuss new farm bills, Helene recovery for local farms, and protecting our farming communities.
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.