DNC Commitees to Meet on May 15
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
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DPVA Central Commitee Election Process Is Underway
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.
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Congressional District |
Convention Date |
Prefiling Deadline (SCC) |
City & County Caucus Dates |
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1st |
May 2 |
April 24 |
Apr. 18 or 20 |
|
2nd |
May 9 |
April 30 |
None |
|
3rd |
May 16 |
May 9 |
Apr. 25 or 27 |
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4th |
May 9 |
May 1 |
Apr. 25 or 27 |
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5th |
May 2 |
April 23 |
Apr. 18 or 20 |
|
6th |
May 16 |
May 8 |
None |
|
7th |
May 9 |
May 1 |
Apr. 23 or 25 |
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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, 1,544 hits)
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DPVA Fact Sheet on Signer Petitions
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
Give ’em hell Dickie
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
DNC Launches Change Commission
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
Barack Obama, Tim Kaine, & Tony Bennett
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: First to File, First on the Ballot, First in the hearts of Virgnians
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
DPVA Central Committee Elections this Spring
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
DPVA Central Committee Ends Term
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
DPVA Meetings, JJ Dinner this Weekend
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
Elect Sharon Bulova!
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!
Jody Wagner For Lt. Governor
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
DNC Begins Kaine Era — Building on the 50 State Strategy
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
Inauguration Updates
I hope that everyone had a great time and that you found our inauguration update page useful. I’ll post pictures on Flicker.
Virginia Voting Bills
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
DNC to Meet, Elect Gov. Kaine as Chair on Jan. 21
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
DPVA 2009 Central Commitee, Officer Elections
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
Gov Kaine leads charge for in-person early voting
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
Governor Kaine to Head DNC!
Excellent choice! See Washington Post article. The Governor has my vote.
DPVA New Year’s Resolutions
The New Year provides a good opportunity to reflect on lessons from last year and what we can do to build our party for the… Read More »DPVA New Year’s Resolutions
Very Special Elections
As you all know, we have elections every year in Virginia, except when we have more. This year (in the next month), we have more. … Read More »Very Special Elections
Republicans Search for Direction
As Democrats, we cannot assume that the Virginia and National Republican Parties will continue down the path of self-destruction. At some point The Opposition will adopt its… Read More »Republicans Search for Direction
Thank You, Chairman Dean, for a National Party
The DNC will meet on January 21, 2009 to elect a new chairman, but we should all be very appreciative of the work that Chairman… Read More »Thank You, Chairman Dean, for a National Party
DPVA Central Committee Celebrates, Looks Ahead
The Virginia Democratic Party Central Committee met in Charlottesville on December 6th for its quarterly meeting and marked our 2008 Victories — carrying Virginia for the… Read More »DPVA Central Committee Celebrates, Looks Ahead
Keep Tom Perriello our Congressman
I suppose that people smarter than me knew that Tom Perriello would beat Virgil Goode in the 5th Congressional District, but for me it was… Read More »Keep Tom Perriello our Congressman
DPV Central Commitee to meet, consider elections, resolutions
The next quarterly meetings of the Democratic Party of Virginia Central and Steering Commitees will be held on December 5-6, 2008 at the Doubletree Hotel in Charlottesville. The Central Commitee and its officers are up for election in the Spring of 2009 and we will consider the processes for those elections. The Commitees will also consider a resolution on ten voting-related issues, including support for early voting and facilitating college student voter registration on their college communities, and a resolution supporting nonpartisan redistricting. Texts of the resolutions follow.
DPV_Voting_Resolutions_Dec_2008.pdf (67.8 KiB, 1,426 hits)
DNC Should Continue 50 State Staffing
Democratic successes over the past four years, including Obama’s election, owe a lot to the DNC 50 State Strategy which placed 3-4 staff people per state to assist state Democratic parties. The program was scheduled to terminate on November 30, 2008 and apparently is doing so. The new DNC leadership may — and should — resume the program, but in the meantime, we are losing 183 experienced and knowledgeable field people. The DNC should keep these folks on staff until decisions about the future course of the program are made. Below is my letter to Chairman Dean.
50 state letter (113.4 KiB, 1,409 hits)
Election Day – Vote Obama
TUESDAY, November 4th, Polls open from 6 am to 7 pm. We are looking forward to a historic and potentially glorious election day, but with a record… Read More »Election Day – Vote Obama
One Virginia (for Obama)
Today’s Washington Post qoutes Sarah Palin as talking – yet again – about the “Real Virginia.” This is the same kind of Atwater/Rove/Wedge Issue/win elections by dividing people approach that Republicans try time and time again. Barack Obama is the only candidate who talks about what unites us more than what divides us and that is one reason why he should be our next President.
As we are all Americans, we are also all Virgnians. I grew up and live in Northern Virginia, but have lived in Charlottesville and Richmond and travelled to every corner of the Commonwealth. What unites us is far greater than what divides us, as the following Virgnia Pilot editorial said so wellRead More »One Virginia (for Obama)