We are influencing Gen-Z to vote across North Carolina.

Nonpartisan | Pro-North Carolina | Pro-Democracy

Influence NC is Gen-Z led, female-led organization building a generation of Gen-Z civic engagement leaders through advocacy, education and empowerment. We are using social media to change the political conversation in North Carolina to give young people a seat at the table.

We are changing the political conversation #inNC.

10 Million

Impressions since Oct. 2025

14 College Chapters

Across the state

62 Counties

Involved with Influence NC

A woman with long, styled hair speaking in a video on a smartphone screen during a live Instagram session, with text overlay saying "IN GUILFORD COUNTY WE" and icons indicating likes and comments.

A man with red hair and a beard holding a microphone with a fluffy windscreen, sitting indoors in front of a background with posters and artwork, wearing a black t-shirt that says 'John Mayer Sub Roxy Tour 2022'.

A woman with short curly hair and hoop earrings, wearing a colorful t-shirt and a tan cardigan, appears to be recording a video on her smartphone inside a vehicle. The screen shows her pointing towards the camera, with the message 'Get ready with me to go vote in the primary elections' displayed on top.

A man wearing a plaid jacket and light blue shirt, standing in front of a backdrop with the words "The New Deal Forum," during a video recording or live stream on a smartphone. The text overlay introduces him as Daikwon Redfearn with the Instagram handle @theprinceofpolicy.

A woman with long brown hair smiling during a live video on her phone, with a school name mentioning Mars Hill University, and some icons and user comments visible on the screen.

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Creator Network

We have a creator program, open to any NC based creators. As an #inNC Creator you get access to exclusive policy updates, event invites, paid programs and networking opportunities.

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#inNC University

We're expanding to college campuses statewide: including App State, Duke, ECU, Elizabeth City State, Mars Hill, Meredith, NC Central, NC State, UNC, UNCC, UNCW, Wake Forest, WCU, and NC A&T.

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Early Voting Parties

To increase voter turnout, we're hosting early voting parties across the state. We're fundraising across the board to cover transportation to polling sites, food, and engagement activities

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Meet the Founder

Hannah Preston, MPH, the founder and Executive Director of Influence NC, founded the organization to combat the feeling of hopelessness in politics and to increase the representation of Gen Zers in North Carolina’s political landscape.

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White t-shirt with purple graphic of a flower growing out of a boot, and text that reads "Vote Local," "estd 2025," and "@influence NC."

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Red T-shirt with yellow star and yellow text that reads 'Hot Girls Vote in NC!'

White T-shirt featuring an illustration of a hand making a gesture, with text that says 'Thank you for voting in NC' and '@influenceNC' at the bottom.

White T-shirt with a pink star and green background, with the text 'DUMP HIM HE DOESN'T VOTE' in pink, and a small handle '@influenceNC' at the bottom.

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Let’s work together

We partner with organizations who are dedicated to working together to protect democracy, invest in North Carolina, and uplift storytellings across the state. Interested in partnering?

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