Knox County Democrats Aim to Flip Red Seats

New party chair Domonica Bryan discusses strategy ahead of local primaries.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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With local primaries approaching, the Knox County Democratic Party is hoping to capitalize on shifting political dynamics and win some traditionally Republican seats. Domonica Bryan, the newly appointed chair of the Knox County Democrats, sat down for an interview to discuss the party's strategy and goals for the upcoming elections.

Why it matters

Knox County has long been a Republican stronghold, but demographic and political changes in recent years have created new opportunities for Democrats to make inroads. The party is looking to build on recent successes and flip some key local offices that have been held by Republicans for decades.

The details

Bryan, a longtime community organizer, was recently selected to lead the Knox County Democratic Party. In the interview, she outlined the party's plans to mobilize new voters, highlight key issues like education and economic development, and run competitive campaigns in traditionally Republican-leaning districts.

  • The Knox County primary elections are scheduled for May 2026.
  • Domonica Bryan was appointed chair of the Knox County Democratic Party in January 2026.

The players

Domonica Bryan

The newly appointed chair of the Knox County Democratic Party, with a background in community organizing.

Knox County Democratic Party

The local Democratic party organization in Knox County, Tennessee, which is hoping to make gains in traditionally Republican-held seats.

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What they’re saying

“We've got a lot of work to do, but I'm confident that our message of investing in our community and standing up for working families is going to resonate with voters across Knox County.”

— Domonica Bryan, Chair, Knox County Democratic Party (wate.com)

What’s next

The Knox County Democratic Party will be holding a series of candidate forums and voter registration drives in the coming months to build momentum ahead of the primaries.

The takeaway

The shifting political landscape in Knox County presents an opportunity for Democrats to make inroads, but it will require a concerted effort to mobilize new voters and run competitive campaigns in traditionally Republican-leaning districts.