Join us for Fun at Fauna Forest Farm in Jonesborough, TN! This is a family-friendly event to help WCDP get rooted in their new space. Tour the Fauna Forest Farm, see a real yurt and tipi, meet the chickens and horses, explore the gardens, bid on valuable auction items. Attend 3 to 5pm ($25/person), 5:30 ... Read more
The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on our Executive Committee and represent Washington County District 12 (Cherokee). To be eligible to serve as District Representative, you must be a registered voter of Washington County and pledge support to the Democratic Party and Democratic Candidates. Priority will be first ... 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
Parade appearance draws lots of cheers, 100+ petition signers in first 24 hours, and strong bipartisan interest The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) is celebrating the overwhelming success of its Constitution Defenders initiative, launched during this year’s Jonesborough Days 4th of July Parade. The effort drew a parade contingent of 30 community members, received widespread ... 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
Nonpartisan campaign urges all Americans to stand up for liberty, accountability, and the rule of law The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) is proud to announce the launch of a new initiative this Independence Day: Constitution Defenders. This campaign is a call to action for citizens of all political backgrounds who believe in the foundational ... Read more
A pledge to defend the dignity, safety, and rights of all people, no matter who they are or whom they love. Across our state and our country, politicians are reviving old attacks and inventing new ones against LGBTQ+ people, especially trans youth. These attacks don’t reflect the values of freedom, fairness, or decency. They distract ... 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
Today, we celebrate #Juneteenth, a day of liberation, resilience, and the ongoing fight for justice. As we honor the end of slavery in the United States, we recommit ourselves to building a future rooted in equity, dignity, and freedom for all. While Republicans in Tennessee pass laws that silence history, suppress the vote, and harm ... Read more
