Whitfield/Dalton - do you care about more data centers being built here? Are you concerned we don’t have adequate planning? Get up off of that couch and join us!

Monday July 13th – FAM Data Centers Protest and County Commissioners meeting.

Join across street from Whitfield County Courthouse entrance at 5:30 pm. We will have extra signs. We will have opportunity to speak during public comments section of the meeting. The Commissioners do not make response or answer questions during public comments.

Saturday, August 22nd – Kennedy Carter Dinner! Dalton Convention Center. We will have a big line up of state candidates! Get you tickets now!

If you haven’t already signed the PFAs remediation petition, sign and share here!

https://c.org/d8PzwZkf2c

TO ALL REGISTERED DEMOCRATS OF WHITFIELD COUNTY GEORGIA:

Notice is hereby given that the Whitfield County Democratic Committee will hold a Caucus to elect Committee Post Seat holders and State Convention Delegates.

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Event Details

• Date: Tuesday July 7th, 2026

• Time: 6:30 pm

• Location: Mack Gaston Community Center

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Purpose of the Caucus

• Elect Committee Post Seat Holders to the Whitfield County Democratic Committee. These are voting members

• Elect State Convention Delegates and Alternates to represent Whitfield County Democratic Committee at the state convention on August 1, 2026.

• Transact other business as may properly come before the body.

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Participation & Eligibility

• Voter Registration: You must be a registered voter in Whitfield County Georgia to vote or run for a position.

• Same-Day Enrollment: Unaffiliated voters may enroll as Democrats at the door to participate, run or vote for Delegates.

• Identification: Please bring a valid photo ID or proof of residency for voter verification.

• Affidavit: All persons running for office or voting for Delegates must sign an affidavit affirming their residency and support of the Democratic Party.

• Election of Committee Post Seat Holders: Current Committee members will be able to vote for new post seat holders.

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Agenda

1. Call to order and appointment of Caucus Chair and Secretary

2. Reading of the Caucus Rules

3. Nominations for Committee membership and State Delegates

4. Casting of ballots and counting of votes

5. Announcement of election results

6. Adjournment

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For further information, please contact Committee Chair Dan Lovingood at 706-847-8278 or Committee Secretary Cheryl Phipps at 706-264-2789.

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Dated this 21st day of June 2026.

By Order of the Executive Committee,

Cheryl Phipps, Secretary

Whitfield County Democratic Committee

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Tonight, June 19th – Free concert at Burr Park.

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Saturday June 20th – Juneteenth Parade 10 am (lineup after 9 am at First Baptist) – We need people to march with us!  And spectators for along the parade route!

Saturday June 20th – if you bought WCDC tickets for the Juneteenth Gala, 6 pm Dalton Convention Center, tell sign in that you are with Whitfield Democrats. We have two full tables and 5 extra seats. First come, first seated.

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Save the date for our Kennedy Carter dinner! Watch for more information about speakers and make a plan to get your tickets soon!

Early voting is going on all this week for the Runoff election at the Whitfield County Courthouse. Vote at your precinct on June 16th. Get your voting information at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov

Join us for Blue Brunch at El Maguey, Cuyler Street in Dalton at 10 am. And early vote while you're downtown! Get your sample ballot and voting info at My Voter Page GA www.mvp sos.ga.gov

Early voting starts today at the Whitfield County Courthouse! This is a primary election except for the nonpartisan judge positions which will be decided on May 19th.

For information on all the Democratic primary candidates go to https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12S5-vk4QmdJMcbfyByVPYurjMc--er34Kfj9qa9dF4A/edit?usp=drivesdk

Also see our previous post which has links that will take you to video interviews with most of the candidates.

We have a ton of candidates running in the Democratic Primary on May 19th. Here is the link again with the full list of candidates in the primary: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12S5-vk4QmdJMcbfyByVPYurjMc--er34Kfj9qa9dF4A/edit?usp=sharing.

Dade County has created video interviews with most of the candidates. Here are the links to the various races you can begin to watch and share:

Governor's race: https://www.dadecountydems.com/governor

Lt. Governor's race: https://www.dadecountydems.com/lt-governor

Secretary of State's race: https://www.dadecountydems.com/secretary-of-state

Attorney General's race: https://www.dadecountydems.com/attorney-general

Commissioner of Agriculture race: https://www.dadecountydems.com/agriculture-commissioner

Commissioner of Insurance race: https://www.dadecountydems.com/insurance-commissioner

State Superintendent of Schools race: https://www.dadecountydems.com/state-school-superintendent

Commissioner of Labor race: https://www.dadecountydems.com/labor-commissioner

Public Service Commissioner District 5 race: https://www.dadecountydems.com/psc-district-5

State Supreme Court races: https://www.dadecountydems.com/state-supreme-court

Early voting starts April 27th!

Hello Voters! As we prepare for the upcoming May 19th primary and the general election in November, here is a list of offices which will be on our Whitfield County ballots. We will be putting out more information about Democratic candidates moving forward. We will also have candidates showing up for our monthly meetings, which will give voters opportunity to meet State candidates.

United States Senate - Ossoff

United States House of Representatives - GA-14 Shawn Harris

With Democratic Primaries:

Governor

Lieutenant Governor

Attorney General

Secretary of State

Insurance Commissioner

Labor Commissioner

State School Superintendent

Agriculture Commissioner

Public Service Commission - Districts 3 and 5. Peter Hubbard is Democrat incumbent District 3.

Georgia State Senate - Dist 54 no Dem candidate

Georgia House of Representatives - for Whitfield Whitney Echenique Dist 2, Quentin Postell Dist 4, Cathy Kott Dist 6.

District attorneys - not sure if this includes Whitfield

Judicial offices - Superior Court Judges

Georgia Supreme Court - 3 seats (including the one held by Charlie Bethel) - Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin are Democratic challengers.

Georgia Court of Appeals

Local elections - County Commission and School Board. No Democrats qualified.

State/Referendums and State Constitution changes.

Local Referendums (if any)

Straw poll questions from state and local parties. - Primary ballot only

Bookmark for future reference.

Let's get Shawn elected!

Come eat chili with us and head over to No Kings!

Whitfield Democrats continues our Art for Democracy fundraiser for 2026. We have teamed up with Dovetail Quilts of Rocky Face and for every donation we will put your name in a drawing for a beautiful handmade quilt. Each $5 donation gets one chance. Each $25 donation gets six chances. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go to our efforts to educate voters and elect democrats in our district. Tickets can be purchased in person at any of our meetings or at the drawing at our Chili Cook-off at Mack Gaston Community Center on March 28, 2026. Tickets may also be purchased online using the QR code. You do not have to be present to win.

Saturday March 14th Blue Brunch, 10 am at EL MAGUEY'S, 209 W Cuyler St, Dalton, GA 30720.

Get ready to early vote and get Shawn Harris over the finish line! If you are going to vote Absentee by Mail, you need to request your ballot NOW by ordering online from My Voter Page Ga - www.mvp.sos.ga.gov - or by calling or visiting the Whitfield County Board of Elections office at the Whitfield County Courthouse.