Guns
I understand that some folks like guns, but one handgun a month ought to be enough, and the General Assembly should focus on other issues. (But not voter supression and restricting choice.)Read More »Guns
2011 Election
DPVA Chair Message – Working Together
Dear friend,
As the dust settles from the 2011 campaigns I want to offer you my gratitude for your unwavering support of our Democratic candidates and the causes that bring us together as a party. Having driven about every inch of this Commonwealth over the last several weeks I had a chance to witness first hand just how hard you were working right up to when the polls closed on Tuesday.Read More »DPVA Chair Message – Working Together
Hitting the Canvass
In Virginia, elections don’t end on election day. After the polls close at 7 pm, the precinct poll workers count their ballots and report the… Read More »Hitting the Canvass
Virginia! Polls Are Open!
They close at 7 pm tonight. This is the first post-2010 General Assembly redistricting election so your precinct may have changed. Check with the State Board… Read More »Virginia! Polls Are Open!
OFA Wants You to Help Get Out the Vote in Virginia
Jeremy Bird, National Field Director for Obama for America sent out this email today. DPVA Vice Chair Gaylene Kanoyton has also been working with the… Read More »OFA Wants You to Help Get Out the Vote in Virginia
What’s at Stake: 2011 Virginia Legislative Elections
From the DPVA:
On November 8th Virginians will go to the polls and choose their local and state elected officials. While Virginia has an important election every year, the outcome of the 2011 elections, particularly in the Virginia General Assembly, will dramatically affect the future for Virginia and the families who live here.Read More »What’s at Stake: 2011 Virginia Legislative Elections
DPVA Central Committee Approves Redistricting, Primary, Convention Decisions
The DPVA Central Committee met in Woodbridge this morning and endorsed the Senate-passed Congressional redistricting plan that provides for two opportunity districts, called for a primary to nominate he next… Read More »DPVA Central Committee Approves Redistricting, Primary, Convention Decisions
DPVA Steering Comte supports Dem redistricting, 2012 Senate Primary, NoVa Convention
The DPVA Steering Committee met last night and endorsed the Senate-passed Congressional redistricting plan that provides for two opportunity districts. The SC also recommended nominating the… Read More »DPVA Steering Comte supports Dem redistricting, 2012 Senate Primary, NoVa Convention
DPVA to Meet this Weekend
The Democratic Party of Virginia State Central and Steering Committees will meet in Woodbridge, Virginia on Sept. 16-17. I believe that this is the first meeting… Read More »DPVA to Meet this Weekend
DNC Southern Caucus
The DNC is divided into four regional caucuses – Virginia is part of the Southern Region. Some highlights of this morning’s meeting: • DPVA Chair… Read More »DNC Southern Caucus
The November 2011 Elections Are Really Important
In case you missed it, here is the Washington Post Blog’s recent article on the the “nut jobs” Republicans are running this fall for the State… Read More »The November 2011 Elections Are Really Important
Extending Election Hours? Not Likely.
Yesterday, election day trauma again brought calls to extend the hours for voting beyond the statutory 7 pm cut-off. This was the first earthquake-related request,… Read More »Extending Election Hours? Not Likely.
Congratulations to Alfonso, Theo, and Adam!
None of whom have GOP opposition! Also to Barbara Favola and Janet Oleszek – who definitely have GOP opposition and I hope will benefit from… Read More »Congratulations to Alfonso, Theo, and Adam!
Obama on the Ballot!
At many primary polling places today, volunteers are offering petitions to place President Obama on the ballot for 2012. We need 10,000 signatures statewide. So,… Read More »Obama on the Ballot!
Aug. 23 Primary Election Day – Polls Are Open!
From now until 7 pm. Check here for your polling place information. Check here for my comments on the races. I hope you will join… Read More »Aug. 23 Primary Election Day – Polls Are Open!
Vote August 23 for Lopez, Stamos, and Others
Tuesday, August 23 is primary day – four General Assembly seats (three of which include Arlington) are up, as well as local offices, including the… Read More »Vote August 23 for Lopez, Stamos, and Others
Vote for Alfonso Lopez, Update
The Washington Post agrees, stating that Alfonso Lopez, is “vastly more qualified candidate” than the other candidate.
Vote for Alfonso Lopez, Now
I have had the pleasure of knowing Alfonso Lopez, and working with him to elect Democratic candidates and advance progressive causes, for many years. He is… Read More »Vote for Alfonso Lopez, Now
DPVA Summit – Part 2
#VASummit There were a number of concurrent events, which you will be able to view at the DPVA website. I think it was a very… Read More »DPVA Summit – Part 2
At the DPVA Summit part 1
#VASummit The Democratic Party of Virginia, in connection with Organizing for America and the Virginia Young Democrats, is providing practical and policy training for Democratic… Read More »At the DPVA Summit part 1
Virginia Summit this Weekend
DPVA has posted the latest calendar of events for the first ever Virginia Summit – 2 days of training, workshops, and interacting with fellow Democrats. … Read More »Virginia Summit this Weekend
DPVA Virginia Summit Details – July 15 & 16, 2011
The Democratic Party of Virginia, in cooperation with Organizing for America and the Virginia Young Democrats, will be holding the first Virginia Summit on July 15th-16th at… Read More »DPVA Virginia Summit Details – July 15 & 16, 2011
DPVA Chairman’s Update -6/24
My fault – I should have added this sooner (I just figured out how to do it). DPVA Chairman Moran has been busy travelling around… Read More »DPVA Chairman’s Update -6/24
Virginia General Assembly – Conservation Scorecard
Check out the Virgina League of Conservation Voters Legislative Scorecard which ranks members of the General Assembly based on their votes on environmental conservation issues including… Read More »Virginia General Assembly – Conservation Scorecard
Virginia LGBT Democrats Fundraiser
Join me at the Virigina Partisans PAC 2011 event on July 14, 2011 7-9:00 pm, (program begins at 7:30 pm) at the home of Arlington… Read More »Virginia LGBT Democrats Fundraiser
June 29 – Lopez for Delegate Campaign Reception
Please join us in supporting Alfonso for Delegate at the home of Arlington County Board Chair Chris Zimmerman (4003 South 16th Street, Arlington, Virginia) on… Read More »June 29 – Lopez for Delegate Campaign Reception
Stamos for Commonwealth’s Attorney
Here’s my recent Letter to the Editor of the Northern Virginia Sun Gazette. It is definitely not my headline though – my point was the race is about experience, not the death penalty.Read More »Stamos for Commonwealth’s Attorney
What the DPVA Has Been Doing
Check out this video regarding activities thus far this year, including training , service, fundraising, candidates, and spreading the message.
Five Ways to Advance the Democratic Message
1. Get Social: Social media is one of the easiest ways for Democratic activists to communicate with people in their own communities about our Democratic values of justice, fairness and equality of opportunity. “Like” the DPVA Facebook page and follow the Twitter feed and simply click ‘share’ or ‘retweet’ to put that information directly in front of the Virginians who look to you as a source of political information.Read More »Five Ways to Advance the Democratic Message