About Us
The LGBTQ Democrats of Wake County works within the Wake County Democratic Party, to provide a strong voice and representation for LGBTQ people. Our goal is to secure fully equal rights for all LGBTQ citizens through effective legislation and policies, to elect pro-equality Democrats to office, and encourage LGBTQ people to participate fully as Democrats at all levels of policy making and public service.
Rich Elkins - President
Rich Elkins’s (he/him) Democratic and LGBTQ activism goes back to his college days in the early 90s when he was an officer with the NCSU College Dems, then at ECU when he started the LGBTQ Student organization on campus there. Over the years, his focus would switch between the two until becoming a charter member of the LGBTQ Democrats of NC, where he served as 3rd District Chair until moving to Raleigh in 2016. He currently serves as a Precinct Chair in East Raleigh, is WCDP Parliamentarian, and a member of the SEC.
Vice President - Vacancy
Position currently Vacant.
Andy Terrell - Treasurer
Andrew (he/him) currently serves as Treasurer of the LGBTQ Democrats of Wake County and as a Representative to the SEC from WCDP. He has been active on issues of economic justice, access to healthcare, and LGBTQ+ rights for over a decade. Andrew has worked on campaigns since 2006, advocated on behalf of Edie Windsor’s landmark case, and served in the Obama White House on the National Economic Council. He is the recipient of an Obama Organizing Fellowship for his work with OFA. Andrew has also hosted international LGBTQ+ delegations and worked with partners to support community causes and PRIDE events across North Carolina. Originally from Hickory, he currently lives in Raleigh with his better half.
Hillary Varner - Secretary
Hillary Varner (she/they) served as the social media expert for Anderson County Democratic Party in East Tennessee from 2012-2017, and as county party Secretary from 2013-2016.
In 2017 they moved to Cary, NC and have been a precinct officer, Third Vice Chair (2019-2021), SEC representative, and technology and communications volunteer for Wake County Democratic Party. At their last job they were a founding member and officer of the company’s LGBTQ+ ERG.
George Greene, At-Large Board Member
George Greene (he/him) is a precinct chair in southeast Raleigh and a longtime Democratic activist. He was a founding member of the LGBTQ Democrats of North Carolina. He serves on the North Carolina Democratic Party's Plan of Organization Committee. George is also our Congressional District 2 representative.
At-Large Board Member - Vacancy
Position currently Vacant.
