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Anderson County Democratic Party Headquarters now open

Posted at 1:23 am August 4, 2016
By Scott Julius Leave a Comment

Anderson County Democratic Headquarters July 2016

Anderson County Democratic Party Headquarters is pictured above at 136 South Illinois Avenue in Oak Ridge. (Submitted photo)

 

The Anderson County Democratic Party celebrated the grand opening of its headquarters at 136 South Illinois Avenue with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, a press release said. The headquarters are in the former Polaris Travel Building.

After the ribbon cutting, there was a watch party for the historic acceptance speech of Hillary Clinton, the press release said.

“We had such a large turnout, that headquarters couldn’t hold everyone, and some of the people met at Swifty’s across the street to watch it,” the release said. “The party headquarters will become the one-stop shop for all matters related to Team Hillary 2016.”

Among those attending were Melody Shekari, a candidate for the United States House of Representatives Third District and Herman Collins, write-in candidate for State Representative for the 33rd District. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2016 Election, Anderson County, Front Page News, Government Tagged With: Anderson County Democratic Party, Democratic Party, grand opening, headquarters, Herman Collins, Hillary Clinton, Melody Shekari, ribbon-cutting, Scott Julius, state representative, United States House of Representatives

Anderson County Democrats will watch convention July 28 at Swifty’s

Posted at 8:30 pm July 19, 2016
By Kay Brookshire Leave a Comment

The Anderson County Democratic Women’s Club will gather at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 28, for a meeting and to watch the Democratic National Convention at Swifty’s Atomic Bar and Grill at 119 South Illinois Avenue in Oak Ridge.

The Anderson County Democratic Party will join the women’s club to watch the convention after a 6 p.m. ribbon cutting to open the new Democratic Party Headquarters at 136 South Illinois Avenue, across the street from Swifty’s. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2016 Election, Anderson County, Federal, Front Page News, Government Tagged With: Anderson County Democratic Party, Anderson County Democratic Women’s Club, Ann Mostoller, Democratic National Convention, Hillary Clinton, Mary Matheny, Swifty's, Swifty's Atomic Bar and Grill

Aug. 4 ballot: Competitive races for Congress, AC Commission in Oak Ridge

Posted at 1:09 pm June 23, 2016
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Voter Registration Month

The ballot is set for the August 4 county general election and state and federal primary elections. The competitive elections include the Republican and Democratic primaries for the U.S. House of Representatives in the Third Congressional District, which includes Oak Ridge, and the race for one of two seats in Anderson County Commission’s Eighth District, which includes the Woodland, Hendrix Creek, and Emory Valley precincts in Oak Ridge.

There is also competition for two seats on the Anderson County School Board, one in the Third District and the other in the Fifth District.

U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann, an Ooltewah Republican, is the incumbent in the House’s Third Congressional District. He has two opponents in the Republican primary on August 4: Allan Levene and Geoffery Suhmer Smith. (Signs for Fleischmann and Smith have both recently been posted in Oak Ridge.)

There are also three Democratic candidates on the ballot for U.S. House, Third District. They are Michael Friedman, George Ryan Love, and Melody Shekari.

The Republican winner will face the Democratic winner in the November 8 federal general election. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2016 Election, Anderson County, Federal, Front Page News, Government, State Tagged With: Allan Levene, Anderson County Commission, Anderson County Democratic Party, Anderson County School Board, Anderson County Sheriff's Department, Andy McKamey, Angeleque McNutt, August 4 ballot, August 4 election, Bob Fannon, Catherine Denenberg, Chris Phillips, Chuck Fleischmann, county general election, Dail R. Cantrell, Democratic primaries, Dennis H. Powers, Eighth District, Emory Valley, federal primary election, Geoffery Suhmer Smith, George Ryan Love, Glenda J. Langenberg, Hendrix Creek, Herman Collins, J. Shain Vowell, John K. Alley Jr., John Ragan, John S. Burrell, Melody Shekari, Michael Friedman, Michael S. McKamey, Myra Mansfield, November 8 election, November 8 state general election, Oak Ridge, Phil Yager, Republican, Robin Biloski, Scott Daugherty, Third Congressional District, U.S. House of Representatives, Woodland, Zach Bates, Zenith Rickey Rose

McKamey suspends state House campaign; Collins will be write-in candidate

Posted at 3:19 pm June 7, 2016
By John Huotari 1 Comment

Herman Collins

Herman Collins

Michael McKamey of Clinton, who had been a candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives in District 33, announced Tuesday that he has suspended his campaign, a party official said.

The campaign suspension was announced by Anderson County Democratic Party Chair Catherine Denenberg.

McKamey is supporting Herman Collins, who has announced as a write-in candidate in the Democratic primary for the same office, Denenberg said. Collins, who also lives in Clinton, now serves as the first vice chair of the Anderson County Democratic Party.

McKamey made his decision to suspend his campaign due to a family illness that is requiring his full attention, Denenberg said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2016 Election, Anderson County, Front Page News, Government, State Tagged With: Anderson County, Anderson County Democratic Party, Anderson County Election Commission, Catherine Denenberg, District 33, Herman Collins, John Ragan, Michael McKamey, Tennessee House of Representatives

Anderson County Democratic Party to select convention delegates on March 5

Posted at 8:57 am February 17, 2016
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

The Anderson County Democratic Party will help select Tennessee’s delegates to the Democratic Presidential Convention during a March 5 meeting in Oak Ridge.

The Democratic Party County Delegate Convention will be in the Oak Ridge Civic Center Social Room on Saturday, March 5, a press release said. The doors will open at 11:45 a.m. and close promptly at 1 p.m. EST.  No one will be admitted after the doors are closed. Those who are in the room and in the process of registering will be allowed to finish. The gavel will fall and the convention will convene at precisely 1:05 p.m. EST, as directed by the Tennessee Democratic Party, the press release said.

The event is open to all registered voters in the county, supporters of the Democratic Party, and those who agree to support the nominee of the Democratic Party in the 2016 Presidential election, the release said. The Party welcomes all to attend who wish to participate in selecting Tennessee’s delegates to the Democratic Presidential Convention.

Information about becoming a Democratic National Committee (DNC) delegate and the rules governing the DNC Delegate Selection Process may be obtained from tndp.org, or from the Tennessee Democratic Party, 1900 Church Street, Suite 203, Nashville, TN 37203, telephone, (615) 327-9779.

Filed Under: 2016 Election, Anderson County, Front Page News, Government, Meetings and Events Tagged With: 2016 presidential election, Anderson County, Anderson County Democratic Party, delegates, Democratic National Committee, Democratic Party, Democratic Presidential Convention, DNC, Oak Ridge Civic Center, Tennessee, Tennessee Democratic Party

Democrats host holiday party Tuesday

Posted at 1:00 pm December 6, 2015
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Anderson County Democrats are hosting a winter holiday party at 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, a press release said.

The gathering, sponsored by the Anderson County Democratic Women and Anderson County Democratic Party, will be held at the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church at 809 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

The release said the main dish and drinks will be provided, and guests attending are invited to bring a side dish to share.

Guests are also invited to contribute to the Free Medical Clinic, the local nonprofit organization that will benefit from this year’s holiday party.

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Filed Under: Anderson County, Front Page News, Government, Meetings and Events Tagged With: Anderson County Democratic Party, Anderson County Democratic Women, Anderson County Democrats, Free Medical Clinic, holiday party, Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church

Anderson County Democrats to celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Tuesday

Posted at 11:00 am May 2, 2015
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Former State Representative John Litz of Morristown will be the guest speaker when the Anderson County Democratic Party meets at 5:30  p.m. Tuesday, May 5, at the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church at 809 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

The Cinco de Mayo gathering will feature Mexican food, and those attending are invited to bring contributions to a taco bar or a side dish to share. The evening will also feature an auction of baked goods and Democratic-themed items.

Litz, a farmer who represented Hamblen County in the state legislature, will speak at 6 p.m. He served for eight years as a representative. Former State Representative Jim Hackworth of Clinton will introduce Litz.

For more information, contact Anderson County Democratic Chair Catherine Denenberg at (865) 483-4662.

Filed Under: Anderson County, Front Page News, Government, Meetings and Events, State Tagged With: Anderson County Democratic Party, Anderson County Democrats, Catherine Denenberg, Cinco de Mayo, Hamblen County, Jim Hackworth, John Litz, Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church

Democrats host picnic at Gibbs Ferry Park on Saturday

Posted at 8:10 pm June 17, 2014
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Anderson County Democrats

Anderson County Democrats are pictured at a picnic in June 2012. (Submitted photo)

The Anderson County Democratic Party and Democratic Women’s Club will host an annual picnic from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Gibbs Ferry Park.

All who are interested are invited to bring family an friends, join the festivities, and meet Democratic candidates seeking office in upcoming elections, a press release said. Hot dogs with condiments and cold drinks will be provided.

“Please bring a side dish, chips, or dessert to share,” the release said.

Gibbs Ferry Park is on Highway 61 between Oak Ridge and Clinton, along the river. The park has a covered pavilion with picnic tables, a boat ramp, and fishing pier.

Filed Under: 2014 Election, Anderson County, Front Page News, Government Tagged With: Anderson County Democratic Party, Democratic Women’s Club, Democrats, Gibbs Ferry Park, Highway 61, picnic

Anderson County Democrats have ‘Meet the Candidates’ on Feb. 27

Posted at 12:09 am February 21, 2014
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

The Anderson County Democratic Party will host a potluck supper and “Meet the Candidates” evening at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at 1660 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge.

County Democratic Party Chair Catherine Denenberg invites all Democrats to attend and meet candidates seeking office in this year’s elections, a press release said. The primary election date for county offices is May 6, and the general election is Aug. 7.

Those planning to attend should RSVP to Jean Hiser at [email protected] or (865) 272-3077.

Filed Under: 2014 Election, Anderson County, Government, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County Democratic Party, Catherine Denenberg, elections, Jean Hiser, Meet the Candidates

Anderson County Democrats to have May primary

Posted at 6:58 pm November 23, 2013
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

The Anderson County Democratic Party will nominate candidates for county offices in a primary election in May.

The first day to pick up a qualifying petition for the May 6 primary was Friday, Nov. 22. The qualifying deadline for candidates running for office in the primary is noon, Thursday, Feb. 20.

The party notified the Anderson County Election Commission in October that it planned to nominate candidates in the May primary. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2014 Election, Anderson County, Government, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County Democratic Party, Anderson County Election Commission, nominating petition, primary election

Anderson Democrats have party convention Saturday

Posted at 11:52 pm April 4, 2013
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

The Anderson County Democratic Party has its bi-annual party convention from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Midtown Community Center in Oak Ridge.

During the convention, officers will be elected. Nominations can be made from the floor. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Government, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County Democratic Party, convention, Midtown Community Center, officers, Steve Scarbrough, Vernon's Burnin's

State Democratic Party chair to speak at chili supper Thursday

Posted at 4:04 pm March 27, 2013
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Roy Herron, chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party, will be guest speaker at a Thursday meeting of the Anderson County Democratic Party.

It’s the party’s annual chili supper and potluck, and it starts at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Claxton Elementary School Cafeteria. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Government, State, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County Democratic Party, chili supper, Roy Herron, state senator, Tennessee Democratic Party, Tennessee House of Representatives, Tennessee Senate, U.S. House of Representatives

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