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End the Grocery Tax in Tennessee

End the Grocery Tax in Tennessee

Sign the Petition HERE We're always told Tennessee is a low tax state, but in reality, it is only a low tax state for big corporations, it is a high tax state for families. Our families pay among the highest sales tax in the country and we're one of only 13 states...

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Important Dates

Important Dates

Oct 16-Dec 14 (Noon), 2023- Petitions available for School Board and other offices in the March County Primary. Key Dates November 18th, 2023- “How to Be a Delegate” workshop, Saturday 12pm Noon- Chattanooga Chattanooga Public Library - 1st floor auditorium 1001 Broad...

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Inclusivity Panel – What does it mean to you?

For some residents like Nyla, it's about "You do you boo"! For many advocates like Caron, it's about simply providing a safe space of love and acceptance. For young people like Jace, it's making sure that some seats remain open at the table just as much as ensuring...

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Giles County Democrats’s Resolution Regarding Gun Control

Giles County Democrats’s Resolution Regarding Gun Control

To: 28th District State Sen. Joey Hensley, MD TO: 70th District State Rep. Clay Doggett Whereas, Gov. Bill Lee has announced plans to call a special session of the Tennessee State Legislature on Aug. 21 to consider passing legislation to strengthen public safety and...

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Student Advocacy Series

Student Advocacy Series

The Giles County Democratic Party is proud to announce a new initiative tailored to young adults all throughout Giles County. Whether you are making your way through middle school or a student at one of our county's high schools or will soon walk across the graduation...

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Thanksgiving 2021 Initiative

Thanksgiving 2021 Initiative

The Giles County Democratic Party participated in a statewide initiative by the Tennessee Democratic Party to provide assistance to families in need during the upcoming holiday season. With assistance from the Giles County Youth Services Officer, Dr. Pam Arnell, two...

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

The United States House of Representatives has passed President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, paving the way for the largest investment in our nation's infrastructure in a generation. This is a major victory for Tennessee and points to the great work that...

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UT Southern College Democratic Party

UT Southern College Democratic Party

In our ongoing commitment to reach out to younger voters, officers of the Giles County Democratic Party set up a booth at UT Southern during their Community Fair on the Campus Green event on. Sept. 10, 2021. We met several faculty and students interested in the...

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Giles County TN Democrats T-shirt

Giles County TN Democrats T-shirt

Show your support with an official Giles County TN Democrats t-shirt. PRE-ORDER NOW To pre-order your shirt, mail a check for $15 for each shirt made out to Giles County Tn Democratic Party to CSllc Consulting, 180 Rose Hill Cemetery Road, Pulaski, TN 38478. Include...

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Legislation List 112th General Assembly 2021 Session

Legislation List 112th General Assembly 2021 Session

Bill Number: HB 1/SB 1236 Sponsor(s): Rep. Hardaway and Sen. Gilmore Caption: Capital Punishment - As introduced, allows a defendant who has been sentenced to the death penalty and whose conviction is final to petition the trial court for a determination of whether...

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Starting a Tennessee Young Democrats Chapter in Your County

Starting a Tennessee Young Democrats Chapter in Your County

What is Tennessee Young Democrats? ●  We seek to inspire lifelong civic engagement among young people and further our values by increasing the number of young Democrats voting, running for office (and winning), leading campaigns, and building policies reflective of...

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Early and Absentee Voting

Early and Absentee Voting

Early and Absentee Voting Early Voting – Early Voting is done in person in the Basement of the Courtroom Annex (SunTrust Building). During Early Voting the Office is open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday - Friday (The Office closes from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for...

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Voting and Running in Giles

Voting and Running in Giles

Voter Registration In-person voter registration is at the Giles County Election Commission Office in the Courthouse Annex at 222 West Madison Street in Pulaski. Online voter registration through the State of Tennessee can be completed here: Register to Vote. To become...

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