What We Represent
Welcome to the Cumberland County Democratic Party.
The Constitution is not a Suggestion. We are citizens working for a better America. We Support the Platform of the TNDP
Our Goals:
- Adhere to the Constitution and its Amendments
- A Fair Economy
- HealthCare
- Education
- Immigration
- Veterans
Executive Committee
Elected Members of the Executive Committee
Linda Boerman, Chair
John Massey, Vice Chair
Katie Wood-Thurnau, 2nd Vice Chair
Elizabeth Avery, Secretary
Eileen Kloc, Treasurer
District Representatives
Ken Baker, #1
Steven Douglas, #1
Larry Menshek, #2
Available #2
Mike Croley, #3
Mamie Cox, #4
Sue Hernandez, #4
Brian Avery, #5
Sharon Brown, #6
Lydia Godfrey, #6
Available, #7
Available, #7
Dona Williams, #8
Deb Holbrook, #8
Joseph Mooney, #9
Marsha Stark, #9
At Large Members
Judy Graham Swallows, Dem Women
Anne Quillen, Former CCDP Chair
Organizational Committees
Community Events — Joe Mooney — Open
Voter Registration — Marsha Stark — Open
Communications/Social Media — Ken Baker — Open
Legislative — Mike Croley — Open
Membership — Sue Henandez — Open
Data — Ken Baker — Open
Organizing – John Massey — Open
Fundraising — Katie Wood-Thurnau — Open
Facilities — John Massey — Open
Affiliations
Organizations we support:
Indivisible
Indivisible Crossville
Cumberland and Putnam Counties
E-mail to: inducswn@gmail.com
Upper Cumberland Indivisible
indivisibleuppercumberland@gmail.com
League of Women Voters of Tennessee
PO Box 158369
Nashville, TN 37215
Phone: 629-777-5677
Tennessee Federation Of Democratic Women
Tennessee Young Democrats
11 Cedar Ave. Cookeville, Tn 38501
931-520-3367
Volunteer
Election Dates:
Key Dates for the 2026 Election Cycle
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – State and County Primary Election
Primary elections may be held for state judicial offices and applicable county offices, subject to the call by political parties.
Deadline to Call Primary Monday, August 25, 2025
Deadline to Rescind Call for Primary Friday, November 21, 2025
First Day to Pick Up Petitions Monday, December 22, 2025
Qualifying Deadline* Thursday, February 19, 2026, 12:00 Noon
* This qualifying deadline applies to primary candidates, candidates nominated by
caucus, and independent candidates for the offices on the May primary ballot.
Withdrawal Deadline Thursday, February 26, 2026, 12:00 Noon
Voter Registration Deadline Monday, April 6, 2026
Early Voting Period Wednesday, April 15 – Thursday, April 30, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline Saturday, April 25, 2026
Thursday, August 6, 2026 – Primary and General Election
Primary elections will be held for Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Tennessee Senate (odd-
numbered districts), Tennessee House, and Republican and Democratic State Executive
Committees. General elections will be held for vacant state judicial offices and applicable county
offices.
First Day to Pick Up Petitions Friday, January 9, 2026
Qualifying Deadline* Tuesday, March 10, 2026,12:00 Noon
* This qualifying deadline applies to primary and independent candidates for the
offices on the August primary ballot.
Withdrawal Deadline Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 12:00 Noon
Voter Registration Deadline Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Early Voting Friday, July 17 – Saturday, August 1, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline Monday, July 27, 2026
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 – State and Federal General Election
All candidates (including independents) for Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Tennessee Senate
(odd-numbered districts), and Tennessee House must follow the qualifying dates for the August
election. For municipal elections held with the November election, the qualifying dates below apply.
First Day to Pick Up Petitions Monday, June 22, 2026
Qualifying Deadline Thursday, August 20, 2026, 12:00 Noon
Withdrawal Deadline Thursday, August 27, 2026, 12:00 Noon
Voter Registration Deadline Monday, October 5, 2026
Early Voting Wednesday, October 14 – Thursday, October 29, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline Saturday, October 24, 2026
2026 Elections
FEDERAL
US House, US Senate
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
County Mayor
County Sheriff
County Clerk
County Trustee
Register of Deeds
Road Superintendent
School Board (odd)
County Commission (all)
Contact us about Running for Office:
Elected Officials
Governor Bill Lee
600 Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Dr.
Nashville, Tn 37243
615 741-2001
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn
357 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20510
202 224-3344
U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty
Russell Senate
Office Bldg.
Room 251
Washington, D.C. 20002
202 224-4944
U.S. Re. John Rose
2238 Rayburn HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
202 225-4231
State Sen. Paul Bailey
425 Rep. John Lewis Way N, Suite 736
Cordell Hull Bldg.
Nashville, TN 37243
615 741-3976
sen.paul.bailey@capitol.tn.gov
State Rep. Cameron Sexton
425 Rep. John Lewis Way N, Suite 600
Cordell Hull Bldg.
Nashville, TN 37243
615 741-2343
speaker.cameron.sexton@capitol.tn.gov
Tim Burchette
331 Court St.
Maryville, TN 37804
865-984-5464
Andy Ogles
151 Cannon Office Bldg
Washington D.C. 20515
202-225-4311
John Rose
321 E. Spring St.
Suite 306
Cookeville, TN 38581
931-854-9430
Fax 615-206-8880
Majority Leader
William Lamberth (R)
301 6th Ave. North
Suite 22 Legislative Plaza
615 741-1980
Fax: 615 253-0336
Minority Leader
Karen Camper (D)
425 Rep. John Lewis Way N.
Suite 664 Cordell Hull Bldg.
Nashville, Tn. 37243
615 741-1898
Fax: 615 253-0211
Resources
TN Holler — Website
Substack
Heather Cox Richardson Substack
Statewide Organizing for Community eMpowerment
Veterans
Cumberland County Veterans Services website
League of Women Voters – LWVTN.org 629-777-5677
TN Federation of Democratic Women – P.O. Box 22334, Knoxville, Tn 57933 leejonestndw@gmail.com
TN Young Democrats – 111 Cedar Ave. Cookeville, Tn 38501 931-520-3367 putnamcountydems@gmail.com
Indivisible Crossville (see Affiliations page)
Upper Cumberland Indivisible indivisibleuppercumberland@gmail.com
Contact Us
We are the Cumberland County Democratic Party. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us.
More ways to contact us:
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 298
Crossville, TN 38557
Physical Address
123 Irwin Avenue
Crossville, TN 38555
Location for meetings open office hours:
Monday – Friday 10 am to 2pm
123 Irwin Avenue
Crossville
Email:
cctndemocraticparty@gmail.com
Phone: 931-456-0008
©2026 Cumberland County Democratic Party
