Giles County Democratic Party, February 2026 Meeting

The Giles County Democratic Party will hold the next meeting on Tuesday, February 17th, 6:00 pm, at the Pulaski Rec Center.  All supporters are invited to join us as we discuss the upcoming Democratic Primary and the candidates that have stepped up to run on the Democratic ticket.  

2-17-2026 GCDP EC Committee Agenda .docx

Minutes of the Giles County Democrats Jan. 20 meeting

Mike Cesarini, chairman of the Giles County Democrats, called the monthly meeting of the party executive committee and other interested party members to order at 6 p.m., Jan. 20 at the Pulaski Park and Recreation Center.

A moment of silence was observed, and Cesarini led the group in the pledge of allegiance.

Secretary Paul Manke called the roll of the executive committee A quorum was present.

Present were Cesarini, treasurer Carol Mccomiskey, Manke, Sharon Rush, David Daniels, Susan Coleman, Tom Gattis, Laurie Wade, Harvey Inman, Virginia LaDoux, Ruthie Watkins, Maxie Trotter, Hardin Franklin.

Not present: Janice Tucker, Susan McCoy, Roddy Fernandez, Carolyn Abernathy, Judy Ashmore.

Seth Campbell, District 28 Democratic committeeman, who’s guest speaker, said county parties in District 28: Giles, Lewis, Maury, Marshall, Wayne and part of Williamson, are active and organized.

Democrat Aftyn Behn, a Nashville state representative, lost to Republican Matt Van Epps, in a special election to replace Mark Green, who resigned his congressional seat. Campbell said the Republican margin of victory was much smaller than when Green was elected.

President Donald Trump has hurt the Republican cause, which could be reflected in upcoming elections, Campbell said.

In other business:

• Cesarini gave the chairman’s report. He thanked Giles County Democrats who have qualified to run for offices as Democrats in upcoming elections and urged more to do so.

Six people from Giles County have said they plan to run for office, with the goal of getting more candidates to run as Democrats, he said.

Cesarini is running for county commissioner.

• Mccomiskey gave the treasurer’s report, which was approved. Wade made the motion to accept the report, seconded by Coleman.

• Minutes of the December meeting were approved. Coleman made the motion to approve, and Wade seconded.

• Democrats discussed extending the lease for a billboard for which Rush has prepared messages.

It’s very important for Democrats to continue supporting causes that benefit the community, she said.

• A report was given on the NAACP. Preparations are moving ahead for the annual Founder’s Day, an annual celebration and fundraiser at First National Bank at 6 p.m., Feb. 28.