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At-Large Delegate for the 2024 DNC

My name is Emerson Kirby. 


I am a Durham native and a recent graduate of Duke University where I studied Public Policy and Computer Science. For the past year, I’ve worked as the 3rd Vice-Chair of the Durham County Democratic Party. But my political journey began long before my current role with the Durham County Dems.


In high school, I was actively involved with Kids Voting Durham and the Durham Participatory Budgeting Initiative. I also had the opportunity to speak at a few Durham City Council meetings. Now that I’ve graduated from college, I’m eager to deepen my involvement with the Democratic Party, both in and outside of Durham, and continue advocating for policies that benefit our community.


As a recent college graduate, I represent a segment of people who are just starting out. We’re concerned about the cost of everyday items and housing, and we’re uncertain if Social Security will even be there for us when we need it. We need representatives at the DNC who understand these issues and are committed to supporting all our Democratic candidates. 


In 2004, when I was only two years old, I attended my first DNC in Boston with my mom and grandma. Since then, I’ve continued to be politically active and have attended almost every DNC. This year, I have my first opportunity to actually participate as a delegate. Being a delegate allows me to bring the perspectives of young people of color to the forefront and contribute to shaping a more inclusive and equitable future for our party and our country.

I AM YOUR BOARDING PASS TO THE FUTURE WE ALL DESERVE.

Some of My Recent Activities

  • Developing branding materials for our county party to use on materials, social media, and other content
  • Working with our communications team to launch our first outreach video
  • Designing the Leaflet Every Doorstep website
  • Leading volunteer recruitment and setting up for outreach events, such as Centerfest and Juneteenth
  • Taking the lead on expanding our digital footprint to include TikTok and YouTube
  • Serving as one of two keynote speakers at the 2024 4th Congressional District Convention
  • and more... 

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My Elected Position with the Durham Dems

The Role of the Third Vice-Chair

FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA DEMOCRATIC PARTY PLAN OF ORGANIZATION

2.05 DUTIES OF COUNTY OFFICERS


Third Vice Chair

The duties of the county third vice chair shall be such as may be assigned by the county chair and shall include the following: 

  1. Serve as the publicity chair for the county executive committee utilizing local newspapers, newsletters, etc. to illuminate policy issues and announce political activities and/or accomplishments to voters in the county; 
  2. Carry out other duties as may be assigned by the county executive committee; 
  3. Transmit all records pertaining to the office to successor within ten (10) days of vacating office. 

More about me.

I have years of experience working with communications and messaging, especially in creating content for social media. I'm skilled with using Canva and Final Cut Pro, and I currently use these skills to enhance how we talk about our policy issues and political activities.

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Here's My "Why" Statement I Shared When I Ran

Why I Ran for Third Vice-Chair

Simply put...I ran for third vice-chair because I believe that we can build a better world. 


When we focus on providing opportunities for people, we can build a world with less poverty and less crime. When we elect people who care about others, then we will have laws that treat people with dignity and respect. And when we start to believe that we can change the world, we change the world.


Too many people have made sacrifices for me to sit on the sidelines of life. I have skills and talents that I can use to do my part. So, when I look in the mirror and see my reflection, there's a certain set of values that I want to see in the person looking back at me. I want to know that I am building a better future and a better world for everyone.

Looking forward to seeing you all in Chicago!

This year, I’ll be capturing and sharing content directly from the convention floor to keep our community informed and engaged with the latest developments.


Whether it's spotlighting key policy discussions, connecting with leaders and delegates, or providing an inside look at the convention experience, I’m committed to bringing the excitement and energy of the convention to you. Follow along with the Durham Democrats as we navigate this pivotal moment in our nation’s political landscape.

ALL ABOARD FOR DEMOCRATIC VALUES!!!

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