The Democratic Party of Henderson County, North Carolina is a county wide political party located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. The purpose of the party is to: * Elect Democratic candidates * Support Democratic elected officials and causes. * Perpetuate the ideals and principles of the Democratic Party. * Attract new members to the Democratic Party. * Strengthen the Democratic Party. * Maintain an active and visible presence. * Educate, encourage, and inform voters regarding the electoral process,significant ballot issues, and Democratic candidates. Henderson County is located in the . The present incumbent is the two term Democrat, Heath Shuler.