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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

We are seeking a District 9 Representative

AnnouncementMarch 30, 2026

The Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on our Executive Committee and represent Washington County District 9 (Carver). 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 first be ... Read more

County Commission Approves BWXT Rezoning Despite Strong Community Opposition

Press StatementsMarch 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

Politics StatementsJanuary 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

Environment Health Care Resolutions StatementsJanuary 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

Fun at Fauna Forest Farm on Saturday, November 1

EventsOctober 29, 2025

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

We are seeking a District 12 Representative

AnnouncementOctober 27, 2025

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

Democrats Encourage Community-Minded Leaders to Apply for Johnson City Commission Vacancy

Elections StatementsOctober 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

Washington County Democrats Celebrate Major Success with “Constitution Defenders” Launch

Constitution DemocracyJuly 8, 2025

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

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Washington County Democratic Party Condemns Bill Lee’s Special Session Racist Power Grab to Redraw Tennessee’s Congressional Maps

We are seeking a District 9 Representative

County Commission Approves BWXT Rezoning Despite Strong Community Opposition

From Protest to Progress: 2026 Is Our Year

WCDP Passes Resolution in Opposition to the BWXT Rezoning

Fun at Fauna Forest Farm on Saturday, November 1

We are seeking a District 12 Representative

Democrats Encourage Community-Minded Leaders to Apply for Johnson City Commission Vacancy

Washington County Democrats Call for Transparency in Johnson City Commission Appointment

Washington County Democrats Celebrate Major Success with “Constitution Defenders” Launch

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