Collin County Democratic Party Condemns Political and Gun Violence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jeremy Sutka, Chair chair@collindemocrats.org September 10, 2025 The Collin County Democratic Party is horrified by the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus today. We extend our deepest condolences to Mr. Kirk’s family, friends, and loved ones during this unimaginably difficult time. This act of political violence is an affront to our …

News Release – Collin County To Protest Leach’s Unconstitutional Gerrymander

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jeremy Sutka, Chair August 6, 2025 chair@collilndemocrats.org   “DEFEND OUR DEMOCRACY”: COLLIN COUNTY TO PROTEST LEACH’S UNCONSTITUTIONAL GERRYMANDER   What: Peaceful community protest against illegal redistricting When: Saturday, August 9, 2026 | 9:00-11:00 AM Where: 300 E. Davis St., #170, McKinney, TX 75069 (Meet at Water Tower) MCKINNEY, TX — The Collin County Democratic Party …

News Release – Collin County Democrats Host Summer Community Picnic, Spotlight GOP Redistricting Scheme

The Collin County Democratic Party (CCDP) invites the community to its Summer Community Picnic this Saturday, August 2, from 5:30 PM to 8 PM at Russell Creek Park Pavilion (3500 McDermott Rd, Plano, TX 75025). The event will feature food, family-friendly activities, and speeches from Democratic candidates—including incumbents addressing the GOP’s partisan redistricting scheme designed to rig elections. “This picnic …

Collin County Democratic Party Chair Condemns GOP’s Unfair Redistricting, Calls for Fair Representation and Public Action

NEWS RELEASE  www.collindemocrats.org  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jeremy Sutka, Chair July 22, 2025 chair@collindemocrats.org  Collin County Democratic Party Chair Condemns GOP’s Unfair Redistricting, Calls for Fair Representation and Public Action McKinney, TX (July 22, 2025) — Jeremy Sutka, Chair of the Collin County Democratic Party, issued the following statement in response to Texas Republicans’ latest congressional redistricting efforts, which …

News Release – Collin County Democratic Party denounces hostilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jeremy Sutka, Chair chair@collindemocrats.org June 23, 2025 Collin County Democratic Party denounces hostilities Unilaterally entering conflict with Iran defies constitution  COLLIN COUNTY (June 23, 2025) – The Collin County Democratic Party (CCDP) is deeply concerned about the unfolding military escalation involving Iran. At this moment, U.S. forces are being deployed without proper congressional authorization. This …

Collin County Democratic Party joins national NO KINGS protest on Saturday, June 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jeremy Sutka, Chair June 12, 2025 chair@collindemocrats.org    Collin County Democratic Party joins national NO KINGS protest on Saturday, June 14   Peaceful, patriotic demonstration to uphold democracy, rain or shine   COLLIN COUNTY (June 12, 2025) On Saturday, June 14, members of the Collin County Democratic Party, alongside local activists, will join the nationwide …

News Release – Keith Self digs deeper hole with sham town hall stunt

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jeremy Sutka, Chair chair@collindemocrats.org April 26, 2025 Keith Self digs deeper hole with sham town hall stunt Hastily called phone-in is yet another slap at voters COLLIN COUNTY (April 26, 2025) Embarrassed nationally and earning laughs as a late night punchline, Congressman Keith Self has decided to literally phone it in, scheduling a call-in event …

Media Advisory: Collin Democrats schedule May Day protest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jeremy Sutka chair@collindemocrats.org April 25, 2025 Collin Democrats schedule May Day protest WHAT: May Day: SOS Protest – Stand Up for Workers’ Rights and Justice for Immigrants WHEN: Saturday, May 3, 2025 – Starts at 11 a.m. officially ends at 1 p.m. WHERE: Watters Creek Village, 970 Garden Park Dr. in Allen, TX 75013 (exact …

News Release – Local Democrats set Boot on the Ground fundraiser

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jeremy Sutka chair@collindemocrats.org April 24, 2025 Local Democrats set Boots on the Ground fundraiser Proceeds to benefit candidate coffers COLLIN COUNTY (April 24, 2025) Billed as a fundraiser to support the next generation of Democratic leaders in Collin County, the Collin County Democratic Party is hosting the inaugural “Boots on the Ground” mixer on Thursday, …

News Release – Collin County Democrats co-sponsor April 19 protest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jeremy Sutka, Chair chair@collindemocrats.org   April 14, 2025 Collin County Democrats co-sponsor April 19 protest COLLIN COUNTY (April 14, 2025) Bolstered by the growing popularity of peaceful, non-violent protests as well as their undeniable effectiveness, the Collin County Democratic Party is co-sponsoring the Stand Up for Democracy protest on Saturday, April 19, in solidarity with …

News Release – Local Democrats call for renewed activism

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jeremy Sutka, Chair  chair@collindemocrats.org April 7, 2025   Local Democrats call for renewed activism COLLIN COUNTY (April 7, 2025) Reaffirming a steadfast commitment to continue raising their collective voices, expressing their shared discontentment, and peacefully conveying their resolve through active demonstrations, the Collin County Democratic Party is encouraging activism within its ranks and beyond. “The …

News Release – Local Democrats schedule action at office of Pat Fallon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jeremy Sutka, Chair chair@collindemocrats.org March 21, 2025 Local Democrats schedule protest at Fallon office Civic action to mirror protest at office of Keith Self (COLLIN COUNTY) March 21, 2025 – Completing the promise made to Collin County constituents to hold all politicians and elected officials to their sworn duty, volunteers affiliated with the Collin County …

News Release – Local Democrats decry cancelled town hall meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jeremy Sutka, Chair chair@collindemocrats.org March 14, 2025 Democrats decry cancellation of town hall meeting (COLLIN COUNTY) March 14, 2025 – Congressman Keith Self’s decision to cancel his “Koffee with Keith” town hall in Greenville, Texas, is a blatant dereliction of his duty to the people he was elected to serve. His claims of “vile and …

News Release – CCDP call for protests at offices of GOP congressmen Self and Fallon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jeremy Sutka, Chair chair@collindemocrats.org March 13, 2025 Democrats set pair of protests at local offices (COLLIN COUNTY) March 13, 2025 – Acknowledging that local Republican representatives only respond to community questions and concerns through active and direct citizen action, the Collin County Democratic Party in conjunction with the local chapter of 50501 (50 protests, 50 …

Resistance Roundtable Success!

Resistance Roundtable  Participatory democracy was in full display on Saturday, March 8 at the John and Judy Gay Library in McKinney as the Collin County Democratic Party hosted the first Resistance Roundtable. Over 100 people attended the two-hour event, adding their voices to the ever growing chorus for justice, compassion, and a return to civility in this country. “We will …

News Release – County Democratic Chair sounds call for ‘good trouble’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jeremy Sutka, Chair, chair@collindemocrats.org March 3, 2025 County Democratic Chair sounds call for ‘good trouble’ COLLIN COUNTY (March 3, 2025) With an emphasis on the long-held American tradition of holding elected officials accountable for their words and actions, the Collin County Democratic Party is expressing gratitude to the hundreds of voters who attended and actively …

News Release – Collin County Democrats encourage attendance at Self town hall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jeremy Sutka, Chair chair@collindemocrats.org Feb. 27, 2025 Democrats encourage attendance at Self town hall COLLIN COUNTY (Feb. 27, 2025) Citing the undeniable value of physically connecting with their constituencies, Jeremy Sutka, Chair of the Collin County Democratic Party, salutes Congressman Keith Self for scheduling a town hall meeting in his home district. Self has scheduled …

PRESS RELEASE: Collin County Democrats Vow to Defend HD70, Reelect Rep. Mihaela Plesa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: August 14, 2024 Contact: Michael Tijerina Fundraising and Communications Chair, Precinct Chair #107 CommunicationsDirector@collindemocrats.org 972-578-1483 Collin County Democrats Vow to Defend HD70, Reelect Rep. Mihaela Plesa Collin County, TX — The Collin County Democratic Party has issued a bold declaration to protect House District 70 from the influence of Governor Greg Abbott and out-of-state special interests …

Happy Pride Month 2024

Happy Pride Month! Happy Pride Month! As we celebrate this vibrant and meaningful time of year, the Collin County Democratic Party is proud to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. Pride Month is a time to honor the progress we have made in the fight for equality and to recommit ourselves to the ongoing struggle for justice and inclusion. …

CCDP Reaffirms Resolution on 02/13/2024: Resolution on Reaffirming the Texas Democratic Party’s Commitment to Disavowing Any Association Whatsoever with Hate Groups, Antisemitic and Islamophobic Individuals or Organizations 

During the monthly CCDP meeting held at 7:00 PM on February 13, 2024, at Collin County College McKinney Conference Center, the County Executive Committee (the elected body of the party) unanimously reaffirmed the Texas Democratic Party’s resolution, disavowing any association whatsoever with hate groups, antisemitic and Islamophobic individuals, and organizations. The full resolution is below: Title: Resolution on Reaffirming the …

What Black History Month Means To Me

By Frederick L. Nickens IV Vice-Chair Collin County Democratic PartyBlack History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role they have played in the building and shaping of U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event was originally called “Negro History Week,” created in February 1926 by …

Democrats Deliver: Broadband For All

Here in Collin County, we take it for granted that we have high-speed broadband. And for good reason: nearly everyone in the county, 97.6%, have access to at least 100 mbps (megabits per second) wired broadband at home. Besides giving us the opportunity to “Netflix and chill” on Friday nights, fast internet access enables access to telemedicine, allows students to …

Don’t Believe Their Lies About the Filibuster

Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), and Ted Cruz (Q-TX) Republican Senators and pundits – and now Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) –  are trying hard to convince Americans that the “filibuster” is somehow a sacrosanct aspect of our Senatorial governance. But it’s not. They are worried that President Biden is now taking aim at the filibuster to stop Republican …