TENNESSEE DEMOCRATIC PARTY STATEMENT ON EGREGIOUSLY, RACIALLY DRAWN CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT MAPS Tennessee Republicans Leave Dark Stain on the History of Tennessee NASHVILLE – Just now, the Republican-led Tennessee General Assembly passed new Congressional maps set to be in effect for the 2026 August primary election. This map dilutes the voice of black Memphians and harms ... Read more
Washington County Democrats Build Momentum in Historic Primary Turnout Surge
Election AlertsElectionsStatementsMay 6, 2026
Strong Democratic growth and organizing gains signal a changing political landscape in Washington County The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) is energized by the results of the 2026 County Primary Election and deeply grateful to every voter, volunteer, and candidate who helped make this moment possible. While Republicans saw a sharp decline in turnout compared ... Read more
Washington County Democratic Party Condemns Bill Lee’s Special Session Racist Power Grab to Redraw Tennessee’s Congressional Maps
StatementsMay 4, 2026
Local Democrats vow to fight for fair representation across our State The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) condemns Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s call for a special legislative session beginning Tuesday, May 5, to redraw Tennessee’s congressional districts. This effort comes on the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, gutting key ... Read more
County Commission Approves BWXT Rezoning Despite Strong Community Opposition
PressStatementsMarch 24, 2026
Local Democrats call for accountability and urge support for leaders who put residents first The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) is deeply disappointed by the County Commission’s 10-5 vote to approve the BWXT rezoning request. This decision advances a project that carries serious, unresolved concerns for public health, environmental safety, and long-term land use. Residents ... Read more
From Protest to Progress: 2026 Is Our Year
PoliticsStatementsJanuary 6, 2026
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
WCDP Passes Resolution in Opposition to the BWXT Rezoning
EnvironmentHealth CareResolutionsStatementsJanuary 5, 2026
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
Democrats Encourage Community-Minded Leaders to Apply for Johnson City Commission Vacancy
ElectionsStatementsOctober 5, 2025
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
Washington County Democrats Call for Transparency in Johnson City Commission Appointment
StatementsSeptember 30, 2025
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
Local Democrats Condemn Republican “Big Beautiful Bill” as an Attack on Working Families
StatementsJuly 3, 2025
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