The Future of DPVA Peter Rousselot for DPVA Chair For reference see: DPVA To Elect New Chairman Statement from Chairman Cranwell I am announcing my candidacy for DPVA Chair. The election for this position will take place at the next DPVA Central Committee meeting on Saturday, December 4, in Newport News. A number of you
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Fellow Democrats, and Members of the DPVA Steering and Central Committee; The Democratic Party of Virginia has received inquiries over the last several days regarding Va. Code § 2.2-435, commonly known as the “Chairman’s Law”, and whether that law would prohibit someone who is registered to lobby at the federal level of government from
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Chairman Dick Cranwell (DPVA Chair since 2005) is stepping down and a new Chair will be elected at the December quarterly meeting of the Democratic Party of Virginia (December 4, 2010, Newport News; DPVA Central Committee meeting 10:00 am; Newport News Marriott at City Center [740 Town Center Drive, Newport News, Virginia 23606; map, click
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The Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA) has been working on a new website for the past few months, and has gotten a lot of input from folks on the ground. The new, face-lifted, www.VADemocrats.org has just gone live as of this morning. It’s got a bunch of great tools from phoning at home to giving local chairs new tools that we’ll be rolling out in the next few weeks.
The State Fair of Virginia is being held this year at the Meadow Farm Event Park (conveniently located off I-95 exit 98 next to Kings Dominion) in Caroline County from Thursday, September 23 through Sunday, October 3. The Caroline County Democratic Committee will be the host committee and will be running the Democratic Party of Virginia booth at the fair. Volunteer now to help.
Amendments to the Party Plan that have been submitted by Frank Leone (8th CD) to address adding seats to the steering committee in regards to caucuses and constituency groups. This will be voted on at the regularly quarterly DPVA meeting in September in Fredericksburg. Steering Committee, Friday September 10th 7:30 pm Central Committee, Saturday September 11th
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DPVA Chairman Dick Cranwell cordially invites you, with hosts Christopher M. Little, Ray and Shaista Mahmood, Suzann W. Matthews and Fred M. Rejali, to a fundraiser for the Democratic Party of Virginia with special guest Senator Mark R. Warner.
Monday August 23, 2010
5:00 pm Sponsors Reception
5:30 pm General Reception
At the home of Ray and Shaista Mahmood (4290 Neitzy Place, Alexandria, VA 22309). RSVP by Monday, August 16 to Allison Jones at 804-644-1966 ext. 239 or Allison@VADemocrats.org.
Tired of seeing Virginia as the punch line on some late night comedy show? We are. Under the leadership of Democratic Governors Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, Virginia was recognized as the Best State for Business, Best Managed State and the Best State to Raise a Child. But ever since Bob McDonnell and Ken
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Virginia “Pixie” Bell is one of the most well-known and strongest Democrats in Northern Virginia. Governors, Senators, and Congressman call her their friend. Pixie has served in numerous offices in the Democratic Party, and currently is First Vice Chair of the 8th Congressional District Democratic Committee. Notably, she served four 4-year terms as Secretary of the Democratic Party
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As Virginia passes the 100th day under the McDonnell / Bolling / Cuccinelli administration, Virginia Democrats reflect on 100 days of distractions, division and apologies. Unlike previous Democratic administrations who tackled the problems of Virginia families head-on, the McDonnell / Bolling / Cuccinelli administration has embarked on a course that has made Virginia a less
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The selection of Delegates to the Congressional District Conventions in May, State Convention in June at GMU, and National Convention in September in Charlotte is quite a process, and to learn more about it we have some helpful resources.
Following the 2010 Census (pop. 118,949) and redistricting, Lee District is one of nine Supervisor Districts in Fairfax County Virginia with 23 precincts and just over 69,000 registered voters (1.3% of all active registered voters in Virginia, 9.8% of those in Fairfax County). Across these 23 precincts, Lee District is represented by two United States Congressional Districts (the 8th and 11th), four Virginia Senate Districts (the 30th, 35th, 36th and 39th), and three Virginia Delegate Districts (the 39th, 43rd, and 44th). 28 elected officials represent Lee District: 23 are Democrats. Click here for their info.
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The Lee District Democratic Committee is for all Democrats in the Lee District of Fairfax County (whether you vote here on not). Whether you are heavily involved in local politics or simply turn out to vote on Election Day, you are welcome here!
The Lee District Democratic Committee (LDDC) is a magisterial district committee within the Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC). Our mission is to elect Democrats to public office. As part of FCDC, LDDC is part of the Fairfax County arm of the Democratic Party of Virginia and serves to help promote the principles of the Democratic Party and elect Democratic Candidates to offices at the County, State and National level. The Lee District Democratic Committee provides to FCDC the volunteer organization and activities necessary to elect Democratic candidates.
