Dear Washington County Democrats, As we step into 2026, I want to be clear-eyed and grounded. This is not a quiet moment in our politics. At the federal and state levels, we are seeing instability, hard-right overreach, and decisions that erode trust in government and weaken everyday people’s lives and our democracy. Locally, these same ... Read more
Tonight, the Executive Committee of the Washington County Democratic Party adopted the following resolution in opposition to the BWXT rezoning request in Jonesborough and in support of protecting our waterways, public health, and responsible land use. Download the resolution as a PDF. A Resolution of the Washington County Democratic Party Calling for the Protection of ... Read more
Washington County Democratic Party calls on qualified Democrats to step forward in service to their city and community. Following Mayor Hunter’s resignation and the City’s formal announcement of its process to fill the resulting vacancy, the Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) is calling on local Democrats with a strong sense of civic duty, integrity, and ... Read more
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
The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) condemns in the strongest possible terms the Supreme Court’s decision to allow Tennessee’s cruel ban on gender-affirming medical care for trans youth to stand. This decision will cause real harm. It will result in suffering. And it will cost lives. WCDP believes that every young person deserves safety, dignity, ... Read more
The Executive Committee of the Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) adopted the following Resolution on Monday, May 12, in opposition to the under-regulation of cryptocurrency mining facilities in Johnson City, TN. In so doing, WCDP is supporting the efforts of neighbors in South Johnson City who are concerned with the establishment of a Bitcoin mining ... Read more
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
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
