Founding members lead the way to Democratic party

PICTURED HERE: Democratic supporters, including White County chapter founder Charles Bogan, listen intently to radio results and discuss.

SEARCY-- Upon arriving to what was supposed to be the Democratic watch party, reporter Ashton Reely and I found ourselves standing outside an abandoned Democratic headquarters- with no idea where to turn.

Thankfully, founding member Ken Brayford approach us after 30 minutes of waiting- and over an hour of his own searching for the correct party location. Brayford had a cheery and hospitable air about him as he introduced himself and led us, two lost-looking youngsters,

to the dinner theater- where groups of Democratic party members gathered in preparation. 

On the way over, Brayford proudly told us about his young daschund (an honorary member of the organization), with whom he wished to spend most of the evening. Upon arrival, we were introduced to White County Democratic Headquarter's founder Charles Bogan.

We were told about the beginnings of the organization, which first met in Bogan's living room. He said that while there were individual men's and women's Democratic gatherings, there had not yet been a coed group- until he founded it in 1993.

Brayford interjected to recount his own induction into the founding group, telling us that he had been mocked mercilessly as a former Republican.

He threw his hands up in the air when he said "I was a die-hard Republican until Father Bush (George W. Bush, Sr.) took office." He became a Democrat within a year, much to his family's dismay.  

The pair introduced us to Kieth Williams, who is running for District 49 representative, and bid us farewell. 

Brayford left to watch this historic Election Day with his beloved daschund, favoring his TV over the radio results present at the party. More to come, stay tuned.