DPVA December 2012 Meetings
The Democratic Party of Virginia Steering and Central Committees met in Williamsburg on December 7-8. Here is an article and some highlights of the meetings. Thanks… Read More »DPVA December 2012 Meetings
DPVA Meetings this Weekend
The Democratic Party of Virgninia State Steeering Committee will meet tonight from 7-9 pm in the Sadler Center, Chesapeake Room, on the Campus of William… Read More »DPVA Meetings this Weekend
New DPVA Chair
Democratic Party of Virginia Chair Brian Moran announced yesterday that after two years of hard work building the party and helping to elect its candidates,… Read More »New DPVA Chair
Political Reform – “We have to fix that”
I couldn’t be happier with the results of election day – the re-election of President Obama, the election of Tim Kaine, and Democrats picking up… Read More »Political Reform – “We have to fix that”
The Four Pillars of Protecting and Promoting the Vote
Legislate, Litigate, Educate, Advocate. For more on recent litigation successes, go to the DNC blog and follow Will Crossley’s posts, with the VOTING RIGHTS or VOTING… Read More »The Four Pillars of Protecting and Promoting the Vote
More on the Eminent Domian Constitutional Amendment
On November 6, 2012, Virginia voters will consider two somewhat complicated amendments to Virginia’s Constitution. It is important that Virginians understand these amendments prior to… Read More »More on the Eminent Domian Constitutional Amendment
DPVA Steering Committee Meets – 53 Days to Election
The Democratic Party of Virginia held a very substantive Steering Committee meeting last night, focused primarily on the tasks necessary over the next 53 days to elect Barack Obama, Tim Kaine, and our Congressional candidates. The Committee also voted to recommend to the full Central Committee that the Party chose its 2013 nominees for Governor, Lt. Governor, and Atty. General by primary, and oppose this fall’s constitutional amendment regarding eminent domain. The full Central Committee meeting this morning. Some highlights of last night’s meeting.Read More »DPVA Steering Committee Meets – 53 Days to Election
DPVA Meetings this Weekend – 2013 Primary Vote
The Democratic Party of Virginia Steering and Central Committees will meet in Fredericksburg on Friday night and Saturday morning. See this recent post for more… Read More »DPVA Meetings this Weekend – 2013 Primary Vote
Protect and Promote the Vote 2012
We have posted many stories on the 2012 GOP voter suppression efforts – in response, the Democratic Party needs to have a four part strategy… Read More »Protect and Promote the Vote 2012
Celebrate 80 Years of the VYDs
Reposting a message from Isaac Sarver, President of the Virginia Young Democrats, from earlier this summer: On June 8th, 1932, Young Democratsand leaders of the… Read More »Celebrate 80 Years of the VYDs
DPVA to Meet Sept. 15, Vote on 2013 Primary
The Democratic Party of Virginia State Central Committee will meet on Saturday, September 15, from 10 am to 12 noon, at Walker Grant Middle School,… Read More »DPVA to Meet Sept. 15, Vote on 2013 Primary
Rural Virginians for Obama
The Obama campaign has set up a Rural Americans for Obama group. Under President Obama’s leadership, over 50,000 rural small businesses now have access to new… Read More »Rural Virginians for Obama
Results of the 2012 VA State Democratic 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
Working to Build a Diverse 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
Next Stop: State Convention, June 2
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
DPVA CD and State Convention News
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
The DNC Unity Team
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
DPVA Kicks Off 2012 State Convention Resolutions Process
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.
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DPVA State Convention Update
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:
Get out and vote today!
Good luck in particular to Catherine Reed, Dan Drummond, Molly Ward, George Wallace, and many other good Democrats. Here’s a message from DPVA:Read More »Get out and vote today!
Reminder: DPVA State Convention Filing Deadline Nears
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
2012 VA Congressional District Conventions – May 12 or 19!
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!
Delegate Selection Forms
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
DPVA Rolls Out State Convention – Filing Deadline Nears
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
Virgina Young Democrats Convening this Weekend!
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!
DPVA Adopts State Convention Call
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
DPVA J-J Weekend!
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!
Convention Delegate Selection Presentation Reminder
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
DPVA J-J Dinner Update – Gov. Brian Schweitzer to Keynote!
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!
Virginia Democrats Stand up to Voter Suppression Legislation
DPVA issued the following press release today regarding voter supression bills the GOP is pushing in the General Assembly. Go to Virginia’s Legislative Information Services page for more information on the specific bills and contact your delegate or state senator, here.Read More »Virginia Democrats Stand up to Voter Suppression Legislation