Anderson Clayton is an American political activist who serves as the current chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party.
Elected at 25 years old, Clayton is the youngest chair of a state political party in the U.S.[1][2] Clayton grew up in Roxboro, North Carolina and attended Appalachian State University.
[5] Clayton's political work began with registering voters while an undergraduate at Appalachian State University.
[7] In February 2023, Clayton was elected to a two-year term as chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, defeating incumbent Bobbie Richardson in a second round of voting.
[9] In addition to her work for the North Carolina Democratic Party, Clayton is also employed as a broadband analyst with non-profit Rural Innovation Strategies.