Staffers at the Tennessee Democratic Party are in the process of unionizing. They are following in the steps of several other states’ Democratic parties, including Florida and Kentucky, as well as the Democratic National Committee.
Tennesseans file suit over two redistricting maps drawn by state Republicans
Three Tennesseans have filed a lawsuit against Gov. Bill Lee over the redistricting process. In the complaint, filed Wednesday afternoon, the plaintiffs say the state House and Senate maps were drawn largely out of view of the public, and without input from elected Democrats.
Tennessee Democrats Discuss Missed Opportunities, Lessons Learned From This Year’s Legislative Session
It was a tough year for the minority party in the state legislature, and after the session’s wrap earlier this week, Democratic lawmakers criticized Republican for focusing on what they called “Fox News problems” instead of making life better for Tennesseans.
Memphis Representative Loses Appeal, Will Remain Off Democratic Ballot
The executive committee of the Tennessee Democratic Party doubled down on Wednesday night on its decision to kick Rep. John DeBerry off the primary ballot.
Tennessee Democratic Party Kicks Memphis Rep. John DeBerry Off Primary Ballot
State Rep. John DeBerry, D-Memphis, has been in office for 26 years, 12 of those as a committee chairman and all of them as a Democrat. But that could quickly change.
Tennessee Socialists Face Uphill Battle For Support
Listen In a solidly Republican state, socialists in Middle Tennessee know they are playing to a small audience. So the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America is tailoring its message.
At Tenn. Democratic Fundraiser, Alison Lundergan Grimes Calls For Higher Minimum Wage
Alison Lundergan Grimes is running against Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell in Kentucky, and she spoke to Tennessee Democrats during the party’s annual fundraiser, Jackson Day. Some polls show she has a chance of upsetting the five-term Republican.
Dwindling Tenn. Democrats To Keep Pushing For Medicaid Expansion
The minority party is sticking with the same legislative priority after failing to make headway last year.
Tennessee Democratic Party Loses Big Backer – AFL-CIO
The AFL-CIO will no longer be giving money to the Tennessee Democratic Party or its affiliates.
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