@DNC Statement on Indictment of DNC Hackers
Below is a statement from DNC Chair Tom Perez on the indictments issued on Friday. You can see the actual indictment here. As you’ve probably… Read More »@DNC Statement on Indictment of DNC Hackers
Election Law
You Can Help Protect the Vote (from Trump)!
This year protecting the rights of Virginians to register, vote, and have their votes counted is more important than ever. The Democratic Party of Virginia… Read More »You Can Help Protect the Vote (from Trump)!
DPVA Organization and the New Congressional District Lines
Federal courts have found that the GOP-dominated General Assembly implemented an unconstitutional racial gerrymandering of Virginia’s Third Congressional District and have provided a much fairer… Read More »DPVA Organization and the New Congressional District Lines
Va GOP Asks to Drop Loyalty Oath
The Republican Party of Virginia State Central Committee yesterday unanimously asked the Virginia State Board of Elections (SBE) to drop the requirement that GOP primary… Read More »Va GOP Asks to Drop Loyalty Oath
GOP Loyalty Oath Myths
Virginia will hold its Presidential Primary on March 1, 2016 – Republicans have decided to limit their primary to voters who sign a statement saying… Read More »GOP Loyalty Oath Myths
2016 Primary Petition Time
The Virginia Democratic Presidential Primary will be on March 1, 2016, but presidential candidates seeking to get on the ballot in Virginia must file the… Read More »2016 Primary Petition Time
Happy Voting Rights Act Anniversary Eve
Here’s some great news re the awful Texas Voter ID law. Please join the DPVA Voter Protection Council to help protect and expand the vote.… Read More »Happy Voting Rights Act Anniversary Eve
DPVA Launches Voter Protection Council
At its March 2015 State Central Committee meeting, the DPVA established a permanent, volunteer Voter Protection Council. (Charter below) The VPC will work year round… Read More »DPVA Launches Voter Protection Council
General Assembly Voting Bills Update – Veto Version
Here are some of the bills the Virginia General Assembly acted on that affect voting (courtesy of Project Vote). You can go to the Virginia… Read More »General Assembly Voting Bills Update – Veto Version
Virginia Voter Legislation 2/10/2015 Update
Here are some of the bills being considered in the Virginia General Assembly that affect voting (courtesy of Project Vote). You can go to the… Read More »Virginia Voter Legislation 2/10/2015 Update
Voter Protection at ACDC
Thanks so much to Lowell at Blue Virgina (http://www.bluevirginia.us/) for posting this brief talk I gave on voter protection at the Arlington County Democratic Commitee… Read More »Voter Protection at ACDC
Join the Voter Protection Team
With this year’s critical mid-term elections rapidly approaching, we must act now to ensure that all eligible Virginians are able to vote and have their… Read More »Join the Voter Protection Team
National Voter Registration Day
On this National Voter Registration Day – Make sure that you register to vote and that your registration is current. If you have moved since… Read More »National Voter Registration Day
SBE Sec’y: Obtaining a Voter Photo ID Is Easy
Virginia State Board of Elections Secretary Donald Palmer posted an op-ed yesterday stressing how easy it should be to obtain a free photo ID from… Read More »SBE Sec’y: Obtaining a Voter Photo ID Is Easy
Tell the SBE: An Expired Photo ID Is a Valid Photo ID
Virginia now requires voters to present photo identification to cast their votes in person. See SBE guidance. Although the photo ID requirement unnecessarily burdens a… Read More »Tell the SBE: An Expired Photo ID Is a Valid Photo ID
Tell the SBE: Make my Absentee Vote Count! (Urgent)
We will post about the critically important voter photo identification/drivers license expiration issue shortly, but the Virginia State Board of Elections (SBE) is considering adoption… Read More »Tell the SBE: Make my Absentee Vote Count! (Urgent)
Presidential Candidate Signature Requirement Lowered
To gain access to the primary ballot, presidential candidates in Virginia have had to submit 10,000 signatures of qualified voters. This was the strictest requirement… Read More »Presidential Candidate Signature Requirement Lowered
DNC Rules & Bylaws Committee Looks Forward to 2016
[UPDATED] The DNC’s Rules & Bylaws Committee met today and approved most of the proposed Delegate Selection Rules for 2016. The Rules are substantially similar… Read More »DNC Rules & Bylaws Committee Looks Forward to 2016
DNC Communications Updates – 3.14 & 3.21.2014
If you somehow missed President Obama’s exchange with Zach Galifiankakis on “Between Two Fearns” to promote the ACA, you can find it here; DNC goes to… Read More »DNC Communications Updates – 3.14 & 3.21.2014
#VAAG Recount Lessons
I had the opportunity to spend 2 1/2 days before Christmas with the Herring campaign recount team at the Fairfax County Courthouse – ground zero… Read More »#VAAG Recount Lessons
#VAAG – Rules for Recount
The recount for the Attorney General’s election starts on monday morning at 7 am (for Fairfax County, Alexandria and Chesapeake), and tuesday for everyone else. … Read More »#VAAG – Rules for Recount
#VAAG: Herring Wins, Recount Next
On Monday (Nov. 25, 2013), the Virginia State Board of Elections certified Democratic Attorney General candidate Mark Herring as the official winner, completing the first… Read More »#VAAG: Herring Wins, Recount Next
The Count for Mark Herring
When I left the Democratic Victory Party at Tysons last night, Mark Herring was losing the Attorney General’s race by 12,000 votes; when I woke… Read More »The Count for Mark Herring
DNC Communications Update – 8/9/2013
President Obama thanks the Troops, a better bargain for the middle class, new DNC Voting Rights website, Donna Brazile on the Voting Rights Act, Florida voter… Read More »DNC Communications Update – 8/9/2013
Today: 48th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
Recent actions of the Supreme Court and GOP-led state governments highlight the importance of the Voting Rights Act in preserving that most fundamental of rights… Read More »Today: 48th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
Virginia’s New Photo ID Voting Requirement
Here’s an article that provides a summary of the new law. Key points include: It does not go into effect until July 2014, so photo… Read More »Virginia’s New Photo ID Voting Requirement
Voting Accessibility Workshop
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is holding an Accessible Voting Technology Research Workshop today and tomorrow (April 1-2) It is being webcast live, and will be archived… Read More »Voting Accessibility Workshop
The RNC 2016 Rules Recommendations
Last week, the Republican National Committee released its 97 page post-election “Growth and Opportunity Project” party evaluation that the RNC Chair embarrassingly referred to as… Read More »The RNC 2016 Rules Recommendations
DNC: Stop PA Election Rigging
The DNC recently circulated this statement and video on Pennsylvania’s ongoing effort to rig the electoral college; the video features our own Governor. “While RNC Chair,… Read More »DNC: Stop PA Election Rigging
Fairfax Election Process Improvement Commission Reports
Fairfax’s bipartisan Commission on Election Process Improvement submitted its report to the County Board of Supervisors this week. The Commission focused on the issue of long voter… Read More »Fairfax Election Process Improvement Commission Reports