Holder: Help Protect the Vote in Virginia
Here’s a letter the DPVA just sent out from Obama’s Attorney General Eric Holder, a national champion for fair redistricting, on the importance of our… Read More »Holder: Help Protect the Vote in Virginia
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DNC Chairman: The Democratic Plan to Combat Trump’s Voter Suppression Commission
Here’s a link to the article – Help us fight for voters in Virginia by joining the DPVA Voter Protection Council – www.dpvavote.org and @DPVAVote… Read More »DNC Chairman: The Democratic Plan to Combat Trump’s Voter Suppression Commission
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)!
Presidential Primary Voter Registration Deadline – Monday Feb. 8
To vote in the March 1st Virginia Presidential Primary, you have to be registered to vote by Monday, February 8, 2016. Go to the Department… Read More »Presidential Primary Voter Registration Deadline – Monday Feb. 8
Va Voter Bills – UPDATE
A number of the bills mentioned in the prior post will be heard Tuesday, Jan 19, at 7:30 am by a House Privileged & Elections… Read More »Va Voter Bills – UPDATE
VA General Assembly Voting Bills
It’s that time of year again, and the Virginia General Assembly is hard at work. Here are a number of good bills that will make… Read More »VA General Assembly Voting Bills
DNC Communications Update 8.7.2015
What we learned from the GOP debates, DNC Presidential debate schedule, Obama’s climate plan, and GOP awful statements on voting rights (which, like civil rights… Read More »DNC Communications Update 8.7.2015
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
The ADA, the DPVA, and Voting
I was fortunate to attend the Democratic Party of Virginia disAbility Caucus luncheon this Saturday in Fairfax, which recognized the 25th Anniversary of the Americans… Read More »The ADA, the DPVA, and Voting
VPC: 2014 Voter Protection Achievements in Virginia
Cross-posted from DPVA Voter Protection Council Blog, 5/21/2015, By Georgina Cannan, Voter Protection Council Co-Chair Voter protection is an important part of any campaign and it… Read More »VPC: 2014 Voter Protection Achievements in Virginia
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
Va #Voting Bills – Veto Session Actions
Here are the actions the General Assembly took during the veto session on some of the voting bills that we have been following (courtesy of… Read More »Va #Voting Bills – Veto Session Actions
Va #Voting Bills – Governor’s Actions
Here are the actions Governor McAuliffe has taken on some of the voting bills that we have been following (courtesy of Project Vote). Thank you… Read More »Va #Voting Bills – Governor’s Actions
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
#DNC2015 – DNC Meeting Report
In addition to the Victory Task Force and the 2016 Delegate Selection Plan Workshop, the DNC’s Winter Meeting on February 19-21 had the usual activities of… Read More »#DNC2015 – DNC Meeting Report
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
2015 Virginia Voter Legislation – Update
Here are some of the bills recently filed in the Virginia General Assembly that affect voting (courtesy of Project Vote). You can go to the… Read More »2015 Virginia Voter Legislation – Update
Virginia Voting Legislation – 2015
Here are some of the bills recently filed in the Virginia General Assembly that affect voting (courtesy of Project Vote). You can go to the… Read More »Virginia Voting Legislation – 2015
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)
DNC Communications Updates June 2014
New DNC voter expansion – IWillVote.com program (more later), D-Day, EPA’s new carbon standards; Cantor loses, 2016 National Convention bids (BIrmingham, Cleveland, Columbus, Brooklyn, Philadelphia… Read More »DNC Communications Updates June 2014
University Outlets Highlight DNC’s New Voter Expansion Project
Here’s a DNC update on Voter Expansion efforts at college campuses (from the 3.14.21 Communications Update), with links to cited articles: On Tuesday [March 11,… Read More »University Outlets Highlight DNC’s New Voter Expansion Project
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
#DNC14 Winter Meeting Report
Here is the DNC’s report on our recent meeting (I provided a summary earlier this week). The report provides information on the four initiatives discussed at the… Read More »#DNC14 Winter Meeting Report
DNC Communications Update 2.7.2014
DNC recognizes Black History Month, with a post from DNC Black Caucus Chair Virgie Rollins and a video from DNC National Director of VOTER PROTECTION… Read More »DNC Communications Update 2.7.2014
#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