DEMS FEATURETTE: Stillwater voters react to presidential debate (Stillwater News Press)

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris faced off in a 90-minute presidential debate hosted by ABC News at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia Tuesday evening. In Stillwater, Payne County Democrats hosted a debate watch party, and the front two rooms at their headquarters were full.

News this Week - 08/11/24

Read the latest news from the Payne County Democrats.

DEMS FEATURETTE: Local party leaders, legislators respond to news of President Biden's decision to discontinue his campaign (Stillwater News Press)

As the news of President Joe Biden’s decision to not seek reelection broke Sunday, Payne County legislators and party leaders weighed in. Justin Worley, chair of the Payne County Democrats, said he doesn’t think Biden’s decision to forgo his campaign was “necessarily the wrong move.”

Today's Presidential Announcement

Today's announcement brings a lot of anxiety and uncertainty. However, there is an upside: today’s announcement from Joe Biden is a sign our democracy’s health is improving.