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We used to vote Republican. Here’s why we changed our minds.
By Jessica Johnston People align with political parties for various reasons when they vote. Voting “down ballot” for Republican or Democrat candidates serves as a shorthand for choosing individuals who represent the values and policies they prioritize. Some people consistently…
7th Congressional District Veterans Call on Rep. Green to Release DD 214 Following Wrongful Criticism of Gov. Walz
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Clarksville, TN – Rep. Mark Green has been asked repeatedly to release his unredacted DD Form 214 discharge papers from his time in the US Army. Following his attack on Gov. Tim Walz’s 24 years of service…
Montgomery County Democrats Warn of Trump’s Project 2025 with New Billboards, Website
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Clarksville, Tennessee – The Montgomery County Democratic Party (MCTNDP) announces the launch of a series of billboards around Clarksville, as well as a new website, to alert Montgomery County about the disturbing plans established in Trump’s Project…
Montgomery County Endorses Gloria Johnson for US Senate
Clarksville, TN—The Montgomery County Democratic Party (MCDP) fully endorses Representative Gloria Johnson for US Senate. Johnson won the 2024 Democratic primary race on August 1 against Marquita Bradshaw, Civil Miller-Watkins and Lola Denise Brown, with more than 70% of the…
LGBTQ+ Activists Call for Resignation of “Slate of Hate” Councilmember Travis Holleman as he doubles down on harmful rhetoric
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, July 25, 2024, members and activists from the LGBTQ+ Community filled Clarksville’s City Council Chamber, demanding the resignation of Councilmember Travis Holleman over remarks made against LGBTQ+ people, the city’s Diversity, Equity,…
Montgomery County Democratic Party Endorses Kamala Harris
Montgomery County Democratic Party Chair Charles Uffelman announced today that the county party is officially supporting Vice President Kamala Harris for nomination to be President of the United States. Members of the party at all levels in Montgomery County are…
Montgomery County DNC Delegation Backs Harris, Thanks Biden
Dr. Duana Hall, Clarksville’s one delegate to the Democratic National Convention, along with DNC Platform Committee member Dr. Karen Sorenson thank President Joe Biden for his service and selfless decision making, and are excited to support Vice President Kamala Harris for nomination…
Montgomery County Democrats Call for Resignation of Councilmember Travis Holleman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Clarksville, TN, July 2, 2024, Resolution No. 4, put forth by LGBTQ+ Caucus Chair Dr. Rod Mills, has received approval from the Montgomery County Democratic Party. The resolution demands the resignation of Clarksville City Councilmember Travis Holleman.…
2024 Candidate Endorsements
The Montgomery County Democratic Party is proud to announce our endorsement for a distinguished slate of candidates in the upcoming elections. Each of these individuals has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the values and progress that our community needs and…
Release: Montgomery Co. Democrats Hosts 2nd Annual Blue South Banquet
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5, 2024 Clarksville, TN—For the first time since 2018 Montgomery County Democrats have qualified candidates in every race on the November ballot. We stand behind our presumptive nominees: President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris,…
Act Fast: Tell Your Commissioner to Oppose Vouchers
The fight to oppose Gov. Bill Lee’s Voucher Scam is going to the Montgomery County Commission floor on Monday night at 6:00 PM. Commissioner Lisa Prichard is bringing a resolution opposing vouchers up for a vote. This follows successful resolutions being…
Clarksville Leaders to Hold Press Conference Opposing School Vouchers
Clarksville, TN – In a significant move to protect the integrity of public education, the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board has passed a resolution opposing school vouchers. Sponsored by board member Carol Berry, the resolution was adopted during the board’s March meeting held…
Resolution Condemning Statements of Clarksville City Councilman Travis Holleman
Clarksville, Tennessee – In response to a video released by Clarksville City Councilman Travis Holleman of Ward 7-- in which he quoted from the Communist Manifesto, while denigrating the LGBTQ+ community-- the Montgomery County Democratic Party (MCTNDP) adopted a resolution standing against the divisive and unfounded ideas expressed by the Councilman.
Allie Phillips, Candidate for Tennessee HD-75, Testifies Before U.S. Senate on Abortion Rights
WASHINGTON, DC – Allie Phillips, a Clarksville-area working mother and candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives’ 75th district, testified today in Washington, DC before the United States Senate Committee on the Budget. In a hearing titled “No Rights to…
Statement by MCDP chair, Charles Uffelman on the passing of former MCDP chair, Gene Lewis
Gene Lewis and the entire Lewis family are known for their service and leadership throughout our community. As a young freshman in high school wanting to help elect Barack Obama I turned to the Lewis brothers to get involved. With…
