BCDP Headquarters
Bradley County Democratic Party
PO Box 5582
Cleveland, TN 37320-5582
Email:
info@bradleydemocrats.com
Phone: 423-250-5079
BCDP Platform
Welcome to the Bradley County Democratic Party. We believe in the power of democracy and the importance of civic engagement. Our goal is to create a more just and equitable society for the citizens of Bradley County.
We believe that cooperation is better than conflict, unity is better than division, empowerment is better than resentment, and bridges are better than walls. It’s a simple but powerful idea: we are stronger together.
Executive Committee
Chair
Jami Moss Wise
Secretary
Becky Torbett
Treasurer
Marilyn Smith
*Districts are the same as County Commission.
District 1
Karen Viser
Lisa Todd
District 2
Joel Lyon
District 3
Pat Ownby
Charlotte Timberlake
District 4
Stan Hurder
District 5
Cynthia Humes
District 6
Doug Smith
Jennifer Thao
District 7
Lydia Norfleet
Christine Brady
Volunteer
Run for Office
2026 Elections
FEDERAL
US House, US Senate
STATE
Governor
Senate (district includes part of Bradley County)
House of Representatives (Districts 22 & 24 cover most of the county)
U.S. House of Representatives (TN-3)
BRADLEY COUNTYWIDE
County Mayor (Executive)
Sheriff
Trustee
County Clerk
Register of Deeds
Assessor of Property
Circuit Court Clerk
General Sessions Court Clerk
County Commission (14 seats total)
2 commissioners per district (7 districts)
Constables (by district)
Road Superintendent / Highway Commissioner
County Attorney (in some cycles)
School Board (district-based seats)
CITY
Mayor
City Council (district or at-large seats)
Municipal Judge
Smaller Municipalities
Mayor
Aldermen / City Commissioners
Contact us about Running for Office:
Election Information
You can register to vote any time and must be registered 30 days before any election to vote in that election.
2026 Elections
It’s not too soon to think about running for office in the 2026 midterms. These are some of the offices that will be on the ballot in 2026:
FEDERAL
US House, US Senate
STATE
Governor
Senate
House of Representatives (Districts 22 & 24 cover most of the county)
U.S. House of Representatives (TN-3)
BRADLEY COUNTY
County Mayor (Executive)
Sheriff
Trustee
County Clerk
Register of Deeds
Assessor of Property
Circuit Court Clerk
General Sessions Court Clerk
County Commission (14 seats total)
2 commissioners per district (7 districts)
Constables (by district)
Road Superintendent / Highway Commissioner
County Attorney (in some cycles)
School Board (district-based seats)
CITY
Municipal elections depend on each city’s charter, but in Bradley County (especially Cleveland) you may see:
City of Cleveland
Mayor
City Council (district or at-large seats)
Municipal Judge
Smaller Municipalities (Charleston, etc.)
Mayor
Aldermen / City Commissioners
Community Resources
Looking for assistance? There are many local resources available. This is just a partial list. You can also dial 211 for referrals to local health and social services.
5 Calls
Calling your representatives is one of the key ways your voice is heard! This site helps you connect with your reps and helps you with what to say.
Indivisible
Join Indivisible’s One Million Rising.
Election Commission
View election schedules, deadlines, sample ballots, and more.
Voter Registration
Check your voter registration status and find your districts and representatives at Go Vote
Bradley County Commission Districts and Voting Precincts Map
Bradley Co. Board of Education
Bill Hagerty
US Senator (R)
Marsha Blackburn
US Senator (R)
Bill Lee
Governor (R)
Chuck Fleischmann
Representative – 3rd District
Scott DesJarlais
Representative – 4th District
Contact Us
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