Today, Democrats honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We are reminded of his unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and the power of community. Dr. King envisioned a nation where individuals would be judged “not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character”—a dream that calls ... Read more
Democrats Oppose Vouchers and Support Our Public Schools The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) denounces Governor Lee’s call for a Special Session that unnecessarily ties much-needed hurricane relief funding for Northeast Tennessee to his appalling, public-school-destroying voucher program and racist immigration policies. We further condemn how local Republican county mayors, including Washington County Mayor Joe ... Read more
The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) strongly condemns the recent acts of vandalism and theft targeting campaign signs supporting the Harris-Walz ticket. The defacing and removal of these signs is not only disrespectful but undermines the democratic process in our community. Political campaigns are an opportunity for civil discourse and debate, and all candidates and ... Read more
Designation will amount to election interference by giving Mr. Stout an advantage in his race for County Commissioner vs. Democratic Candidate Raven Olson The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) strongly opposes the proposed appointment by the Washington County Commission of David Stout as County Commissioner for District 9, in the seat of the late Commissioner ... Read more
With this award, TNDP and TDCCA recognize WCDP’s efforts in Northeast TN The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) is thrilled to announce that we have been honored with the “One to Watch Award” at the Tennessee Democratic Party’s (TNDP) prestigious Three Star Dinner on Saturday, July 27th. This award recognizes outstanding leadership among county parties ... Read more
Ordinances focus on budget publicity, public comments, temp City workers, and extension of Commissioners’ terms (Johnson City, Tenn.) – The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) opposes four upcoming ordinances under consideration by the Johnson City Commission and calls on the public to attend the next Commission meeting to express their views. These ordinances purport to ... Read more
Democratic Candidates to the US Senate to Speak at Washington County Democrats’ Annual Gala Event The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) is thrilled to announce that all three Democratic women running for the US Senate will keynote the 2024 State of Franklin Dinner. Marquita Bradshaw, Civil Miller-Watkins, and Gloria Johnson will headline the annual ... Read more
The public is invited to drop off donations of first necessity items at the Democrat Resource Center in Johnson City Following this Saturday’s deadly tornadoes in Middle Tennessee, Democratic County Parties in northeast Tennessee are responding to a call for help from communities in Clarksville by organizing a collection of first necessities in our region. ... Read more
The event will be held on August 26th at the Carnegie Hotel in Johnson City The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) is excited to announce that Michelle Treece, former Johnson City School teacher and School Board member, will deliver the keynote address at the annual State of Franklin Dinner. The gala event will be held ... Read more
WCDP demands that Rep. Harshbarger withdraw H.R. 4196 and stop her attacks on queer people (Johnson City, Tenn.) – The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) condemns yet another attempt by the Republican Party to shove LGBTQ+ people back into the closet, deny them visibility and humanity, and create a threatening climate for queer people in ... Read more
