The Democratic National Convention Committee today released information on how to volunteer for the September 6, Thursday night Convention session, at which the party will… Read More »Sign Up Now as a Convention Nomination Night Volunteer
How do you get those treasured convention credentials – Guest, Honored Guest, Alternate, Floor, Delegate, VIP, Podium? This will be my fifth Democratic Party National… Read More »8 Gates to the Convention
I’ll be doing a series of posts about the Democratic National Convention from now until its conclusion on September 6th – you can follow convention… Read More »Democratic National Convention Updates
Clearly the biggest news was the friday vote by the GOP Central Committee to reverse its decision of two years ago and hold a convention… Read More »Va GOP Convention
Over 2,000 Democrats assembled for the state convention on Saturday, June 2nd at George Mason University Center for the Arts.
The Steering Committee of the Democratic Party of Virginia convened Friday evening for their regular quarterly meeting, followed by the Democratic Asian-Americans of Virginia Reception as well as a tribute to Senator Jim Webb. At the Webb dinner Arlington Democrat and early Brigade organizer Mary Detweiler recalled the history of the Brigade Movement. Senator Donald McEachin and former Congresswoman Leslie Byrne each reminisced about the Election in 2006. It was a great event and truly a great tribute to Senator Webb.Read More »Results of the 2012 VA State Democratic Convention
At yesterday’s state Democratic Convention, delegates from around the Commonwealth heard speeches from party leaders, elected national convention delegates, chose electors, and elected four members to… Read More »Thanks from the DNC Unity Team
This may cost me some votes, but here are the facts. At this Saturday’s Virginia Democratic Party Convention, delegates will elect four members of the… Read More »Diversity and the DNC
I have spent many years working to protect the right to vote, including supporting legislation and State Board of Election rules that make it easier for… Read More »Promoting and Protecting the Vote
I have long worked to ensure that our Democratic Party and its activities are accessible to all Democrats. I have worked with folks like Ed… Read More »Working to Build an Accessible Democratic Party
The Virginia Democratic Party’s diversity is a key component of our electoral success. I have worked hard over the years to advance the Virginia Democratic… Read More »Working to Build a Diverse Democratic Party
The DPVA has successfully completed its 11 Congressional District Conventions. From what I saw (I attended the 1st, 8th, 10th, and 11th CD conventions) and heard,… Read More »Next Stop: State Convention, June 2
Last Saturday (May 12), I attended the 1st and 10th Congressional District Conventions in Fairfax and Frederickburg. This Saturday (May 19), the remaining Congressional Districts will hold their conventions and our Unity Team for the DNC, Mame Reiley, Doris Crouse-Mays, George Wallace and I, or folks helping us, will cover those conventions. The CD conventions will elect 69 National Convention Delegates and 7 Alternates (2/3 of the total elected Delegates and 3/4 of the Alternates) and chose Presidential Electors, and some CDs will consider also resolutions. (See CD Convention details below.)Read More »DPVA CD and State Convention News
At the June 2, 2012 Virginia Democratic State Convention in Fairfax, we will elect two male and two female representatives to four year terms on… Read More »The DNC Unity Team
In years in which the Democratic Party of Virginia holds a State Convention, the Convention considers resolutions (or a Platform) presented by the its Resolutions Committee. In 2001 and 2005, the Central Committee adopted platforms drafted by its Resolutions Committee (which I chaired). See DPVA Platforms.
Read More »DPVA Kicks Off 2012 State Convention Resolutions Process
DPVA has sent out a State Convention update – the Convention is still on the grounds of George Mason University in Fairfax, but has been relocated to the Arts Center. Note that CD conventions are coming up on May 12 and May 19, and elected Delegates/Alternates attend BOTH conventions. See here for details. Here is Chairman Moran’s update:
In the first week of September, North Carolina will welcome thousands of delegates from across the country to the 2012 Democratic National Convention. You could… Read More »2012 Democratic National Convention Chair Antonio Villaraigosa encourages Democrats to be delegates
If you want to be elected as one of the 2,500 delegates or 500 alternates to the May 12 or 19 Congressional District Conventions and… Read More »Reminder: DPVA State Convention Filing Deadline Nears
DPVA has published a chart of the locations of the upcoming Congressional District (CD) Democratic Conventions. You may wish to check this DPVA page for… Read More »2012 VA Congressional District Conventions – May 12 or 19!
Our Delegate Selection Page has been updated with the forms to use to file for Democratic National Convention Delegate or Alternate and Presidential Elector. For the… Read More »Delegate Selection Forms
The Democratic Party of Virginia State Convention is less than 60 days away, and the DPVA has set up a new web page to tell you… Read More »DPVA Rolls Out State Convention – Filing Deadline Nears
I will be joining the Virginia Young Democrats for their State Convention this weekend and giving a presentation on Delegate Selection, Sunday at 10:00 am… Read More »Virgina Young Democrats Convening this Weekend!
I am seeking re-election as one of Virginia’s two male At-Large members of the DNC at our June 2, 2012 State Convention in Fairfax. I will… Read More »DNC Re-Elect
Education, jobs, veterans, energy, & women, including a statement from Virginia’s own National Committeewoman Mame Reiley, who chairs the DNC Women’s Caucus, on Women’s History Month:… Read More »DNC Communications Report – 3/3/2012
The DNC issued a release today reporting that Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will be nominated as the Democratic National Convention Chair and setting forth the following… Read More »Dem Conv News: Chair & Schedule
Another busy JJ Weekend in the books. In addition to meeting, eating, drinking, and dancing (well almost), the weekend featured training – DPVA Vice Chair… Read More »DPVA Adopts State Convention Call
The Democratic Party of Virginia is having its State Steering Committee meeting and a Young Democrats reception this Friday night; Virginia Democratic Women’s Caucus Breakfast,… Read More »DPVA J-J Weekend!
If you want to learn about how to be a delegate to the Virginia Democratic Convention in Fairfax, and/or Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, or you… Read More »Convention Delegate Selection Presentation Reminder
The DPVA just announced that, in addition to Senators Webb and Warner and Governor Kaine, Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer will attend the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner as the… Read More »DPVA J-J Dinner Update – Gov. Brian Schweitzer to Keynote!
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The DNC announced that the final night of the Democratic National Convention will be held in Charlotte’s football stadium, which can hold 70,000 people. The Convention also will be shortened to 3 days and the day before the convention starts will be a day to celebrate Virginia, and other southern states. For more Convention information, sign up for updates from this site and the official DNC Convention Site. Read More »2012 Democratic National Convention Opens Up