Filling in for Joan Esposito, Richard Chew is joined by U.S. Rep-elect LaKesha Womack, Democrat elected Tuesday to represent North Carolina’s 14th District, and Anderson Clayton, chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party.

Here are a few highlights from the conversation:
- Womack said representatives should conduct town halls, listening sessions, and direct communication year-round so voters understand legislative progress and decisions.
- Clayton stressed recruiting authentic, community-focused candidates and supporting working-class candidates.
- Womack said state and county party infrastructure helped her run a competitive campaign despite being outspent 40 to 1.
- Clayton spoke about huge Democratic gains in North Carolina and encouraged continued candidate recruitment across the ballot.

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