Local Democratic Convention Energizes Base and Elevates Community Voices The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) held its Biennial Reorganization Convention on Saturday, March 22, drawing over 100 energized community members in a powerful show of unity, momentum, and commitment to democratic values. The convention marked a significant milestone for the local Party, with more candidates ... 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
Statement on the DC Mid-Air Collision
StatementsJanuary 31, 2025
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, the Republican supermajority in the Tennessee legislature rammed through a disastrous school voucher scheme that will funnel taxpayer dollars away from public schools and into the pockets of unaccountable, out-of-state private interests. The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) strongly condemns this attack on our students, our teachers, and our communities, especially since Tennessee families, ... Read more
Statement on MLK Day 2025
StatementsJanuary 20, 2025
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
Statement on the Racist Oligarchy Enabled by the Tennessee GOP and the Shameful Bowing Down of Some Local Elected Republicans
StatementsJanuary 16, 2025
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 joins our fellow Americans in mourning the passing of former President and lifelong humanitarian Jimmy Carter. All across our country, tributes are being raised to the legacy left behind by this principled leader, and rightly so, because he lived a life of service that left an indelible mark on the ... Read more
Washington County Democratic Party Condemns the Defacing and Theft of Harris-Walz Campaign Signs
Campaign NewsDemocracyElectionsStatementsOctober 21, 2024
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
TN State Representative Justin Jones to Headline Fundraising Event for Local Candidates
AnnouncementCampaign NewsElectionsStatementsOctober 4, 2024
Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones is set to headline a special fundraising event in support of local candidates, Brad Batt and Sylvain Bruni. The event, which will take place on Monday, October 14th, aims to bolster the campaigns of progressive leaders committed to bringing meaningful change to the region. Along with Rep. Jones, celebrated singer-songwriter ... Read more
Democrats Denounce Election Interference by the Washington County Commission
Campaign NewsDemocracyElectionsStatementsSeptember 24, 2024
Anointing GOP Candidate as Commissioner Tramples Voters’ Voices, Election Integrity and Fairness The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) condemns the election interference inflicted by the Republican Commissioners last night with the appointment of the GOP’s candidate for County Commission for District 9 in that seat, less than a month before early voting starts. WCDP salutes ... Read more