Sumner Democrats Announce Local Candidates

 From NewsBreak:

The Sumner County (Tennessee) Democratic Party announced that there are a number of Democrats seeking election to local office in this year's election cycle. 2022 marks the first time in Tennessee history that races for school board will be partisan.

In announcing the candidate slate, party chair Jessie McKinney said:

I’m so excited to share with you that we have SEVEN Democrats who are running for county offices and have qualified to be on the May 3 primary ballot. This is a historic number of Democratic candidates in Sumner County.

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Sumner Democrats Host Candidate Training - December 4th

 From the SCDP:

Join us this Saturday, December 4th at 10 am at 333 W Main St. Suite F, Gallatin, TN to learn more about how local elections work and how to support your community as a candidate or volunteer to a campaign or the party.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Democrats to Hold Candidate Workshop

 The Sumner County Democratic Party plans to host a workshop for potential candidates in early December. Here's more on the workshop from the SCDP:

Are you curious about how local elections work? If so, we have an event for you! Come to our "Ready to Run? Information Session" on Saturday, December 4 at 10 am at the SCDP headquarters in Gallatin. Register now! 

We’ll provide an overview of the local election and campaign process, then have Q&A with past Democratic candidates. This event will get you ready to support local elections as a volunteer or ready to jump start your own campaign for local office! 

Meeting will be held in person at the SCDP Headquarters, so masks are required. We’ll also provide a link to view the event virtually upon request. 

Address: SCDP Headquarters, 333 W. Main St, Suite F, Gallatin TN 37076

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SCDP Announces Volunteer Opportunities

 The Sumner County Democratic Party announced a range of opportunities for those interested in supporting Democratic campaigns. Here's more from their email blast:

Visit our Volunteer! page or follow our Facebook page to see the many opportunities to help the SCDP and other TN Democrats throughout this election season.

Locally, the SCDP has immediate need for:
Welcoming Voters at Polling Sites - Greet voters at locations during Early Voting as well as on Election Day with signs, enthusiasm, and positivity. There are 2 shifts (morning and afternoon) at each Early Voting location and each precinct on Election day.  Call 615-442-6556 to sign-up for a shift, whole or in-part!

Official SCDP "Poll Watchers" - Register with the Sumner County Election Commission to officially observe the election processes on the behalf of the SCDP. You'll attend a county training session and receive official credentials. Call 615-442-6556 for more info.

Regionally, the SCDP has "adopted" Gloria Johnson in TN House District 13 and Jason Hodges in TN House District 67 for our support!  Please support their campaigns in place of local candidates this season.  Every vote can make the difference in these races!

Statewide, the Marquita Bradshaw campaign for US Senate has many easy ways you can help, include virtual Phone and Text Banking!

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Election Safety in the Age of COVID-19

Some recommendations via Hana Ali, Chair of the Sumner County Democratic Party.

*Expand early voting by increasing the number of polling locations and extending polling hours.

*Expand access to absentee ballots.

*Give all voters an option to safely vote by mail. This is the best way to preserve and protect our right to vote. It reduces hurdles faced by elderly, disabled and sick people to effectively participate in the democratic process. During this Coronavirus pandemic no one should be asked to choose between their safety and their right to vote. All registered voters must receive a mail in ballot.

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Sumner Democrats to Host Potluck

From the Sumner County Democratic Party newsletter:

Please join us for our monthly potluck on Thursday, January 16! Bring a dish, unless it's your first potluck. Bring a friend, always! Beverages will be provided.

We have several opportunities for you to be a part of SCDP by joining one of the committees. Bring your talents to the party. We need event planners, singers, artists, graphic designers. If you want to stay flexible we encourage you to join our volunteer list.

Doors open 5:30pm, dinner is served at 6pm. 333 W Main St., Suite F, Gallatin, TN.

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Sumner Democrats Announce September Potluck

From an email:

Please join us for our monthly potluck on Thursday, September 19! 

We are excited about our two speakers: 

Maria Brewer from TNDP will share important details about delegate selection process.

We will also have the Young Democrats President Lindsey Smith. She will speak about reaching out to young Democrats in our area.

We have several opportunities for you to be a part of SCDP by joining one of the committees. Bring your talents to the party. We need event planners, singers, artists, graphic designers. If you want to stay flexible we encourage you to join our volunteer list. 

Share a dish unless it's your first potluck! 

Bring a friend, always! 

A variety of options and wonderful deserts. Doors open 5:30pm, dinner is served at 6pm. 333 W Main St., Suite F, Gallatin, TN.

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Sumner Democrats to Host Potluck

An announcement from the Sumner County Democratic Party:

Please join us for our monthly potluck on Thursday, August 15! Bring a dish unless it's your first potluck! Bring a friend, always! A variety of options and wonderful deserts.

Doors open 5:30pm, dinner is served at 6pm. Hope to see you there! 333 W Main St., Suite F, Gallatin, TN.

 

We have several opportunities for you to be a part of SCDP by joining one of the committees. Bring your talents to the party. We need event planners, singers, artists, graphic designers. If you want to stay flexible we encourage you to join our volunteer list.

Looking forward to seeing you all!

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A message from SCDP

A note from the Sumner County Democratic Party:

The United States is a country built on immigration. Millions of immigrants took a bet on an America where it didn’t matter where you came from, what you look like or how your pray— but one where we believe in the rule of law, justice & equality.

The America so many of us, our parents or grandparents or great great grandparents, believe is the America where a Rashida, an Ilhan, an Alexandria, a Pramila or an Ayanna could — and should — lead. 

But this administration doesn’t believe in that America. The racist tweets by the president told four Congresswomen to “go back to the totally broken and crime-infested places from which they came.” But they are all Americans just like US. This racism echoes the kinds of things that people of color and New Americans in this country have been told by bullies and demagogues all our lives. 

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