Durham County
Mal Watlington is a dedicated advocate for community engagement and Democratic Party organizing. A former Assistant County Manager for Forsyth County and Assistant and Acting City Manager for Wilmington, NC. Mal has spent years serving North Carolina communities through leadership, planning, and public service. Based in Durham, NC. He is an active member of the Durham County Senior Democrats and is passionate about empowering individuals to take on active roles in their communities.
Within the Democratic Party, Mal has made significant contributions to strengthening the organization and its mission. As a past member of the State Executive Committee (SEC) representing Durham, NC, and the Treasurer of the Fourth Congressional District Executive Committee, hehas played a key role in driving strategy and fiscal management. Mal also led convention planning efforts for both the Durham County Democrats and the CD-4 Democrats, ensuring events were well-organized and impactful. Mal Watlington is a strong believer in the importance of bringing more men into active roles within the Democratic Party to foster a broader, more inclusive coalition of engaged leaders.