WCDP urges an open and accountable process for filling the expected vacant seat following Mayor Hunter’s resignation The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) calls on the Johnson City Commission to ensure that the process for filling the vacant seat to be left by Mayor John Hunter following his resignation is transparent, accountable, and open to ... Read more

Washington County Democratic Party Slams Reckless GOP Bill That Strips Healthcare, Food, and Jobs From Tennesseans While Rewarding Billionaires The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) strongly denounces the passage of the Republican-backed “Big Beautiful Bill,” calling it a cruel assault on everyday Americans, especially working families, seniors, and children in Tennessee. This reckless legislation will ... Read more

International Women’s Day remains a vital occasion in the United States because the fight for women’s rights is far from over. While we celebrate the achievements of women in politics, business, science, and activism, we must also recognize the relentless attacks on their fundamental rights. The rollback of reproductive freedoms, the widening gender pay gap, ... Read more

Tragedy has struck in Washington, DC with the horrific mid-air collision of a commercial passenger airliner, American Eagle Flight 5342, and an Army Black Hawk helicopter, on Wednesday. Americans mourn the loss of life as it strikes deeply at our common humanity.  The investigation into the collision by the National Transportation Safety Board will hopefully ... Read more

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