Democratic Party of Arkansas Chairman Michael John Gray encouraged Miller County Democrats to run for office if they have the desire, no matter how big or small the office.
"Whether its justice of the peace or governor, we can help you run. If you want to run, call us. If you know someone who wants to run, call us," Gray said.
Gray visited Texarkana on Tuesday evening to speak at a meet and greet hosted by the Democratic Party of Miller County at Cafe 511.
Gray said he wants to facilitate training for those who are "green" but have an interest in running for office.
Democrats are still holding offices across the state, he said.
"There are still local people in the courthouses running as Democrats. There are still Democrats getting elected," he said. "We have to stand up for what we believe in and show people we are the party that cares about people," he said.
Gray is a native of Augusta, Ark., and earned his bachelor's degree in marketing from Arkansas State University and his law degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He farms for Wakefield Partners, his family's farming operation.
He is a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 47.
He has served on the Aging, Children and Youth committee along with the Legislative and Military Affairs committee and the Revenue and Taxation committee.
Gray said he got into politics to be a voice for people in his small, rural county.
"I know you can relate that there are times when some communities get forgotten. I ran for the legislature to make sure those areas had a seat at the table," he said.
He has been Democratic Party Chairman for six months and has visited 29 Arkansas counties so far, with plans to visit the rest of them.