Join Us at a Jody Reception on July 19
Kevin Wolf and Barbara Kanninen have been kind enough to host a reception for Jody Wagner at their cool house at 4946 Rock Spring Road… Read More »Join Us at a Jody Reception on July 19
Kevin Wolf and Barbara Kanninen have been kind enough to host a reception for Jody Wagner at their cool house at 4946 Rock Spring Road… Read More »Join Us at a Jody Reception on July 19
President Obama spoke forcefully in support of his health care program at Northern Virginia Community College today. He was introduced by Governor Kaine. Senator Warner… Read More »POTUS Advances Health Care at NoVa
The DNC Change Commission held its first meeting at the Capitol Hilton in DC to hear presentations on primary calender, super delegates, and caucuses. Governor Kaine convened the meeting and charged the group to work to have a strong, fair, transparent process that is good for our party and the country. The meeting was well organized and included some interesting presentations on the issues and served to bring all Commission members up to speed. The next meeting on August 29 will feature public comment and the October 24 and December 5 meetings will discuss and adopt proposals. See the official DNC Change Commission website for updates. A brief summary of the meeting, copies of the materials, and key issues to be addressed are set forth below.Read More »DNC Change Commission Holds First Meeting
Back from Williamsburg after attending the DPVA Steering Committee (Friday night), DPVA State Central Committee (Saturday am), Unity Rally (Saturday noon), and Democratic Black Caucus Juneteenth Dinner (Saturday night). I’ve never seen Virginia Democrats so united behind their ticket. 50% of Democratic voters had Creigh Deeds as their first choice for governor – – at least 45% had him as their second choice, and that makes it very easy to unify behind Creigh. He is an experienced, moderate, enthusiastic, and innovative leader who will be a great governor. Likewise Jody Wagner (Lt. Gov.) and Steve Shannon (Attorney Gen.) have overwhelming support among Virginia Democrats – sometimes statewide tickets have had some tension among the candidates – not this time. Jody and Steve will help Creigh win and govern. The State Central Committee featured officer elections, with only one contest, and all with a positive spirit. (See below.)Read More »24 Hours of (United) Democrats
Congratulations to Creigh Deeds — he is a great guy, and will be a terrific candidate and an excellent governor. I look forward to seeing… Read More »Deeds-Wagner-Shannon!
The Democratic Party of Virginia State Steering and Central Committees will hold their quarterly meetings in Williamsburg on June 12 (7:30 pm, Williamsburg Hospitality House) and June 13… Read More »DPVA Committees to Meet, hold Unity Rally on June 12-13
As we reported, the 2008 Democratic National Convention adopted a resolution to establish a DNC Change Commission to evaluate party rules. See Convention resolution, Commission membership. The Commission will hold its first meeting on June 27 in DC, and issue its final report by year end 2009. The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee will consider the report, as well as other proposals on all 21 DNC Delegate Selection Rules, and adopt final rules by the fall of 2010. (State Parties will then submit Delegate Selection Plan in 2011.)Read More »DNC Rules “Change Commission” to Meet In June
The Executive Committee of the Democratic National Committee and Association of State Democratic Chairs (ASDC) met on friday – the first time (at least in anyone’s memory) that such a meeting has been held in Richmond. Appropriately for a Richmond meeting, the Executive Commitee adopted a resolution honoring George Rawlings (see April 26 post). The Committees heard from DNC Chair, Governor Tim Kaine, Ricmond Mayor Dwight Jones, and DNC leaders. The ASDC had several days of training seminars. Read More »DNC Committees meet in Richmond
Way to go Caps!
Just back from a wonderful celebration of the unique life of George Rawlings at the Massaponnex Baptist Church near Fredericksburg. Remembrances were lead by George’s… Read More »Remembering George Rawlings
I have heard that George Rawlings passed away yesterday in Fredericksburg. George was an extraordinary guy – member of the House of Delegates, defeated “Judge”… Read More »George Rawlings
The Democratic National Committee meets about a couple of times a year, but the DNC Executive Committee and Association of State Democratic Chairs (ASDC) meet… Read More »DNC Commitees to Meet on May 15
The Democratic Party of Virginia will elect its new Central Committee members next month, so I wanted to provide an update of a prior post on this issue. The attached PDF, and text below, sets out in question and answer format information about the State Central Committee and the upcoming elections. Active Virginia Democrats should participate in this process and those who want so serve on the State Central Committee should be out campaigning.
You can get updates at the DPV Central Committee Site, which also includes the Congressional District Calls to Convention and a complete calendar. Here is a calendar containing deadlines from the Congressional District Calls to the Conventions.
Congressional District |
Convention Date |
Prefiling Deadline (SCC) |
City & County Caucus Dates |
1st |
May 2 |
April 24 |
Apr. 18 or 20 |
2nd |
May 9 |
April 30 |
None |
3rd |
May 16 |
May 9 |
Apr. 25 or 27 |
4th |
May 9 |
May 1 |
Apr. 25 or 27 |
5th |
May 2 |
April 23 |
Apr. 18 or 20 |
6th |
May 16 |
May 8 |
None |
7th |
May 9 |
May 1 |
Apr. 23 or 25 |
8th |
May 16 |
May 8 |
None |
9th |
May 2 |
April 27 |
Apr 18 or 20 |
10th |
May 9 |
May 1 |
Apr 18 or 20 |
11th |
May 9 |
May 1 |
None |
SCC Q&A 2009 (204.8 KiB, 1,205 hits)
Read More »DPVA Central Commitee Election Process Is Underway
DPVA released the following statement earlier this evening. I will be posting my comments on the matter shortly.Read More »DPVA Fact Sheet on Signer Petitions
Chairman Richard Cranwell and Northern Virginia elected Democrats addressed a rally today in Annandale, down the road from the Republican gubernatorial candidate’s announcement. Cranwell praised… Read More »Give ’em hell Dickie
As we reported at the time, the 2008 Democratic National Convention adopted a resolution calling for the new DNC Chair to establish a Democratic Change… Read More »DNC Launches Change Commission
The DNC/Organizing for America had a short, but excellent fundraiser at the Warner Theater in DC tonight. Tony “I’ve always been a Democrat” Bennett showed… Read More »Barack Obama, Tim Kaine, & Tony Bennett
Jody Wagner filed her signatures at the State Board of Elections on Tuesday and 12:00 noon, becoming the first, and so far only, candidate to file… Read More »Jody Wagner: First to File, First on the Ballot, First in the hearts of Virgnians
Following its February 2009 Democratic Party, the DPVA finalized guidelines and schedule for the election of the 2009-2013 State Central Committee. The State Central Committee… Read More »DPVA Central Committee Elections this Spring
The 2005-2009 Democratic Party of Virginia State Central Committee wrapped up its business in connection with Jefferson-Jackson Day Weekend on February 7, 2009 in Richmond. … Read More »DPVA Central Committee Ends Term
The Virginia Democratic Party will hold its quarterly meetings and Jefferson-Jackson Dinner and related events this weekend. The Party’s State Steering Committee will meet Friday… Read More »DPVA Meetings, JJ Dinner this Weekend
DPVA Executive Director Levar Stoney said it well: Election Day for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3. If you live… Read More »Elect Sharon Bulova!
I am proud to support Jody Wagner for Lt. Governor and urge you to vote for her in the June 9, 2009 primary. I first… Read More »Jody Wagner For Lt. Governor
The Democratic National Committee met in Washington on January 21, 2009 and elected Virginia Governor Tim Kaine as its new Chair. He proclaimed the 50… Read More »DNC Begins Kaine Era — Building on the 50 State Strategy
I hope that everyone had a great time and that you found our inauguration update page useful. I’ll post pictures on Flicker.
The DPVA has endorsed a number of proposals pending in the Virginia General assembly to make voting easier and fairer. See Dec. 8, 2008 entry… Read More »Virginia Voting Bills
The Democratic National Committee will meet on January 21 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel (2660 Woodley Road, NW , Washington, DC 20008). The main event… Read More »DNC to Meet, Elect Gov. Kaine as Chair on Jan. 21
The Democratic Party of Virginia has provided Guidance regarding the upcoming election of the party’s State Central Committee members and officers. The State Central Committee… Read More »DPVA 2009 Central Commitee, Officer Elections
As indicated in today’s press release:
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
Office of the Governor
Timothy M. Kaine FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Governor January 7, 2009
Contact: Gordon Hickey
Phone: (804) 225-4260
Cell Phone: (804) 291-8977
Internet: www.governor.virginia.gov
GOVERNOR KAINE ANNOUNCES LEGISLATION TO EXPAND ABSENTEE VOTING
~ Legislation will allow all voters to cast an absentee ballot in-person ~
RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine today proposed legislation to allow for no-excuse, in-person absentee voting in Virginia. The proposed legislation would allow any qualified voter to cast an absentee ballot in person at their registrar’s office during the 45 day absentee voting period, without providing an excuse or reason. Those wishing to vote absentee by mail would still be required to meet one of the existing statutory requirements.Read More »Gov Kaine leads charge for in-person early voting