There are many opportunities to get involved with the McMinn County Democratic Party.

If you aren't sure where to start, we encourage you to join us at our monthly Executive Committee Meeting. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 6 PM at our party HQ, 9 Kilgore Street in Athens.

Check our events calendar for more details.

To volunteer or request more information, please fill out our volunteer interest form.

 

 

Contact Elected Officials

Click here for more information about contacting your elected officials at the county, state, and national level. 

 

 

Join an MCDP Committee

The McMinn County Democratic Party has a number of committees, each of which handles a different aspect of the party's activities. If you are interested in joining one of the committees listed below, please fill out our volunteer interest form.

  • Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is the main governing body of the MCDP. Executive Committee members are elected every two years during party reorganization. Learn more about the Executive Committee here.

  • Communications Committee

Communications Committee handles all party outreach and communications. This includes social media management, website management, press releases, and email communications.

  • Voter Contact & Mobilization

This committee spearheads action around voter registration and Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts.

  • Planning & Events Committee

This committee is responsible for event planning and development. This includes planning for our annual Democracy Day Dinner fundraiser and tabling at local festivals, such as Moofest and Pumpkintown.

  • Young Democrats

Young Democrats is a separate, but affiliated organization that is supported by the McMinn County Democratic Party. Young Democrats is open to anyone under 35 that lives, works, or attends school in McMinn County. 

 

 

Attend a Forum, Meeting, or Event

The McMinn County Democratic Party hosts meetings, talks, and events throughout the year. Attending an event is a great way to stay informed about local politics, get involved in party activities, and meet other McMinn County Democrats. Check our events calendar to see more about upcoming events.