Anderson County Democratic Party
Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
Nestled among the rolling hills of central Kentucky along the famous Bourbon Trail, Anderson County is small in size but bursting with opportunities for change and growth, as is our Anderson County Democratic Party.
We are on a mission to shape a future in our county based on social and economic justice, environmental stewardship, and government for the needs of the people. We need committed Democrats to help make this vision of transformation a reality.
We welcome you to find out how you can be a part of the new Democratic spirit of Anderson County, Kentucky.
The Executive Committee meets on the third Monday of each month at 6:00 P.M. at the Anthony D. Stratton Building at the Community Park in Lawrenceburg.
All meetings are open and inclusive to all, and guests are always encouraged to attend!
-"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead
Anderson County voters will have a full slate of candidates from which to select in 2026. Candidates will run for the following statewide offices: U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives in Districts 1 and 6, and Kentucky House Representative. In addition, these municipal offices will be on the ballot: Coroner, County Attorney, County Clerk, Jailer, Judge Executive, PVA, Sheriff, Surveyor, and Magistrates in all 6 magisterial districts. City of Lawrenceburg residents will vote for City Council members, and the office of Mayor.
(137 s. Main St., Lawrenceburg)
*Election Day, Date and Time TBD
(Police Dept., 209 E. Woodford St.)
All meetings are 6:00-7:00
Feb. 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, Sept. 8, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7.
Public is always welcome. Meetings are held at the Anthony D. Stratton Building, 1026 County Park Road, Lawrenceburg.
Feb. 16, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17, Sept. 21, October 19, November 16, December 21.
When you file your Kentucky state taxes, you'll see an option to donate $2 to a political party. If you check the box for Democrats, that money goes directly to your state and county parties. And here's the best part: it doesn't reduce your refund or increase what you owe. Every little bit helps!
Check with indivisible.org for a rally at a town nearest you!
Go to www.vrsws.sos.ky.gov/ovrweb/pollworker/ to apply
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They tried to bury us. They didn't realize we were seeds.
Dinos Christianopoulo
Greek poet and novelist
It has long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.
Leonardo da Vinci
Chair:
Kay Cox
Vice-Chair:
Molly Tackett
Treasurer:
Essie Toney
Secretary:
Lynette Ross
Committee Members:
JaneScott Bentley
Kenton Bottoms
Caitlin Bottoms
Dustin Burley
Kathy Criddle
Warren Gray
Terry Hume
Laura Kennedy
Gene Wilhoit
As we enter 2026, I want to thank everyone who has donated time, energy, and commitment to our local Democratic Party.
"We're your neighbors" isn't just a catchy phrase for our banner. It defines the Anderson County Democratic Party's commitment to our community. We truly are your neighbors — concerned citizens who show up for one another through volunteering, organizing, engaging new voters, or simply having thoughtful conversations with our fellow citizens. Democrats are here to make a change, and there is no better time than right now.
2026 is a year that could improve our county, commonwealth, and nation in important ways, and every citizen can contribute in one simple way — your vote. Voting this year is not optional; it is essential for those that want government by the people and for the people, rather than government by the self-proclaimed elite.
Local, statewide, and Congressional races abound in 2026, so make sure you are educating yourself on those candidates running for office. Of particular interest to Anderson Countians at the federal level are the House seats open wide in the 6th and 1st Congressional districts. The U.S. Senate seat to replace Mitch McConnell is hotly contested by both Democrats and Republicans. Please check the CANDIDATES tab of this website for the names and contact information for these candidates, in addition to access to information on municipal races.
The Democratic Party is the one that looks forward, not back, and searches for solutions, rather than dwells on problems or blames others for them. We can return our government to serving the families of Anderson County. We will need perseverance and a willingness to work together, but I am confident in our ability to meet this moment. By remembering and working hard toward our shared values we will make a difference in Anderson County.
Take a few minutes to look at the resources listed on the website; information on voting, running for office, and how to donate and/or volunteer. Read about our mission — I bet you'll agree it's a mission with something to benefit every citizen.
Let me extend an invitation for you to join us on this journey, and ... Let's get to work!
— Kay Cox, Anderson County Democratic Party Chair
You can mail a personal check to:
Anderson County Democratic Party
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
Please include the following information:
Your Name, Home Address, City, State and Zip, Home Phone (optional), Employer Information, FAX (Optional) and Email (Optional).
State law requires political committees to use best efforts to collect and report the name, address, occupation and employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $100 in a calendar year.
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOR PRIMARY ELECTION MAY 19, 2026
This is the race to replace outgoing long-time incumbent, Mitch McConnell, and increase Democratic representation in the U.S. Senate.
This is the race to replace the outgoing incumbent, Andy Barr, for which Democrats have the potential to increase our representation in the U.S. House.
This is the sole Democratic candidate to unseat U.S House District 1 representative, James Comer, and increase Democratic representation in the House. His website contains an impressive explanation of his policies on timely issues.
This is the sole Democratic candidate for an Anderson County municipal office.
Magistrate, District 6
See FB.com/andersoncoclerk for a complete list of all Republicans and candidates for nonpartisan positions in Anderson County and Lawrenceburg.
The filing deadline for the non-partisan races such as mayor, city council, school board and judicial seats is June 2, 2026.
How to register to vote online in Kentucky:
You can also find the following information online at the Kentucky State Board of Elections:
Anderson County Clerk, Jason Denny
Office Phone: (502) 839-3041
Office Fax: (502) 839-3043
Mailing Address:
100 S. Main St.
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
Email Address: jason.denny2@ky.gov
Web Address: https://andersoncountyclerk.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx
(Here you can get information about polling locations, magistrates, city and county government, absentee voting)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/andersoncoclerk/
Identification Required for voting: Any federal, Kentucky, local government or school-issued identification card with picture and signature of the voter is valid. A driver's license is what most people use, but a military, college, or free-state-issued ID card will do. It doesn't matter is your ID is expired. It still proves you're you.
If you do not have a photo ID, or need further information, visit www.kentuckydemocracy.org/your-rights, or YouTube, Voting in Kentucky, a very helpful video on Kentucky voting.
Voter Protection Program: 833-GOVOTEKY (833-468-6835) is a hotline that will be open during voting times for you to call in about anything you see that may inhibit a person's ability to vote.
It is not the qualified voters, but the qualified voters who choose to vote, that constitute political power.
Abraham Lincoln
ACDP follows the by-laws of the Kentucky Democratic Party for each County Executive Committee, which can be found at www.kydemocrats.org.
ACDP Facebook page: Anderson County Democratic Party
Kentucky Democratic Party:
https://kydemocrats.orgKentucky Legislative Research Commission:
Website for the Kentucky General Assembly:
https://legislature.ky.govKentucky State Board of Elections:
https://elect.ky.govCollege Democrats of America:
Official college outreach arm of the Democratic National Committee:
https://democrats.org/cda/Democratic National Committee (DNC):
Opportunities to contribute, links to state parties, Democratic Party Platform:
https://democrats.orgDemocratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC):
Defends the Democratic Senate majority:
https://www.dscc.orgWoman's National Democratic Club:
https://democraticwoman.orgThe White House:
https://www.whitehouse.govForward Kentucky:
Progressive voice for Kentucky politics, excellent daily newsletters:
https://forwardky.comKentuckians for the Commonwealth:
Grassroots community organization working for a new balance of power and a just society. Excellent resource:
https://kftc.org5 Calls App:
This is a fast, effective way to contact your elected officials with specific messages. The user enters a zip code and the app provides the user with scripted messages tailored to chosen topics and directed to the individual's lawmakers:
https://5calls.org/League of Women Voters:
Nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights:
https://www.lwv.orgLetters from an American, Heather Cox Richardson/Substack:
Daily newsletter about the history behind today's politics from a professor of history at Boston College:
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.comProtect Kentucky Access:
http://protectourschoolsky.com/News about Education, Environment, Government, Health:
Subscribe to the Morning Lantern newsletter in your Inbox. Excellent source of information.
https://kentuckylantern.comFlip the Sixth Facebook Page:
Facebook page which seeks to discourage Andy Barr's continued candidacy as a Kentucky congressman:
Flip the SixthIndivisible:
https://indivisible.orgKentucky Center for Economic Policy:
https://kypolicy.org
I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I'm Somebody.
Lily Tomlin
Email checked regularly. You will receive a prompt response to any questions or offers to volunteer.
Or, by mail:
Anderson County Democratic Party
℅ Kay Cox, Chair
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
Donations may be sent to the same address, ℅ Essie Toney, Treasurer
A change is brought about because ordinary people do extraordinary things.
Barack Obama
