Anderson Dems

06/23/2026

There are 14 days left to register to vote in the August Election.

Have you checked your registration recently?

06/23/2026

Tonight is the last District 7 Democrats meeting before Early Voting begins on July 17, and there’s a lot happening between now and then.

Join us at 6:00 PM at Democratic Headquarters (14 Kentucky Ave., Oak Ridge) to meet the Democratic candidates on your August ballot, hear what’s happening across the district, and learn how you can help elect Democrats up and down the ballot.

Whether you’ve been involved for years or are just looking for a way to get started, this is a great time to plug in.

The races that shape our schools, our county government, and our communities are decided by the people who show up.

We hope to see you tonight.

14 Kentucky Ave., Oak Ridge | 6:00 PM

Signup link in the comments.

06/21/2026

Today wasn’t really about politics. It was about neighbors.

At the Lavender Festival, we spent the day meeting people from across Anderson County and East Tennessee, sharing conversations and handing out neighbor2NEIGHBOR bags (thanks Gina.)

Later, at the Juneteenth Celebration in Scarboro, we watched one of Anderson County’s most important community traditions continue to grow. Our Plant & Seed Swap table stayed busy all evening, and by the end, nearly every plant had found a new home.

What connects both events is something we don’t talk about enough: strong communities are built when people know each other.

Before there are campaigns, elections, or public meetings, there are neighbors sharing stories, showing up for one another, and investing in the places they call home.

We’re grateful to everyone who spent part of their day with us. Anderson County is a better place because of people who choose to build community together.

06/20/2026

A sitting Anderson County Commissioner just called LGBTQ parents “groomers.”

Loving parents. People raising children.

Adoption isn’t grooming. Loving a child isn’t grooming. Building a family isn’t grooming.

What’s truly disturbing is an elected official using his office to spread this kind of hatred.

Anderson County can do better.

Vote accordingly.

Early voting: July 17 - Aug 1
Election Day: Thursday, Aug 6

Ebony Capshaw and Derek Guy: Vote for two

And to think, the Anderson County Republican Party endorsed this guy. Wonder what other 🗑️ they’re pushing on voters?

06/19/2026

Saturday is one of those days that reminds us what Anderson County is all about: community.

We’ll be spending the day out meeting neighbors, listening, sharing ideas, and celebrating the people who make this county such a special place to call home.

During the Lavender Festival, stop by our tent in Jackson Square to say hello, talk local issues, ask questions, or just cool off for a few minutes. You can find us at the Democratic Headquarters, located at 14 Kentucky Ave. in Oak Ridge.

Then from 4:30–8:30 PM, we’ll be at the Juneteenth Freedom Celebration at the Scarboro Community Center.

Be sure to stop by our Plant & Seed Swap Booth! Whether you’re bringing something to share, looking for something new to grow, or just want to talk with neighbors, we’d love to see you.

Two great events. One great community.

See you Saturday.

06/19/2026

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth. Freedom Day.

On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were finally told the truth that had already been declared nationally: they were free.

That is why Juneteenth carries both joy and weight.

It is a celebration of Black freedom, Black resilience, Black culture, and Black community. It is also a reminder that freedom has never been handed down evenly or easily in America. It has been fought for. Organized for. Marched for. Voted for. Defended by people who believed this country could be made better than it was.

Freedom is not just something we remember. It is something we are responsible for.

As Democrats, we believe that democracy is strongest when every person is seen, every voice is counted, every child has a future, and every community has the power to shape its own destiny.

Today, we honor those who survived slavery, those who carried freedom forward, and those still working to make liberation real in every part of American life.

L’union fait la force.

Unity makes strength.

Happy Juneteenth. Happy Freedom Day.

06/19/2026

Anna Golladay for Congress campaign team = A++

06/18/2026

Hey Anderson County Election Commission, it’s two business days before the June meeting.

Where’s your agenda?

06/17/2026

Early voting starts in 30 days.

Join the AndersonDems tonight at 6:00 PM for door knocking.

HQ: 14 Kentucky Ave, Oak Ridge

No experience? No worries. We’ll train you, pair you up, and send you out ready to go.

06/17/2026

The most effective way to remind people an election is coming isn’t a Facebook post, a mail piece, or a TV ad.

It’s a conversation.

Join us Wednesday at 6:00 PM at Anderson County Democratic Headquarters (14 Kentucky Ave., Oak Ridge) as we work to reach 2,000 voters before Election Day.

We’ll be knocking doors, making connections, and talking with neighbors about what’s at stake in this August election.

Not comfortable talking at the door? We need drivers too.

Every conversation matters. Every voter matters. And every volunteer helps us get one step closer to winning.

See you Wednesday.

August is coming fast, and the most powerful thing we can do right now is talk to voters face to face. Join Anderson County Democrats for a Saturday door knock as we work toward contacting 2,000 voters ahead of the August elections. We’ll be talking with local Democrats, sharing election informati...