8th CD News

Kennedy-King Dinner 2011

Sep 14th, 2011 | By
Kennedy-King Dinner 2011

The 18th Kennedy-King Dinner Honoring the legacies of Senator Robert Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Honorary Host, Congressman Jim Moran Keynote Speaker, Congressman Bob Filner – Civil Rights Activist and Original Freedom Rider “Some men see things as they are and ask why? I see things that never were and ask why not?” Robert
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8th CD March Meeting Highlights

Mar 22nd, 2011 | By
8th CD March Meeting Highlights

March 21, 2011 — Falls Church, VA VA8th CD Dems voted to be a Co-Sponsor of Congressman Moran’s ‘Rally Against Citizens United‘. Details on date and time will be provided in the future. Sandra Klassen is the 8th CD liaison for the ‘Rally Against Citizens United’.  She would like folks to help her out with
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Legislative Meet & Greet: Moran, Connolly

Sep 9th, 2010 | By
Legislative Meet & Greet: Moran, Connolly

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and Hilton Springfield invite the local business community to meet and greet the candidates for the 8th and 11th Districts, US House of Representatives. Thursday, September 9, 2010 5:00 pm, Springfield Hilton (6550 Loisdale Road, Springfield, VA 22150).  Invited candidates include:

  • 8th District: James P. “Jim” Moran – D, incumbent; J. Patrick Murray – R, challenger.
  • 11th District: Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly – D, incumbent; Keith S. Fimian – R, challenger.

Each candidate will speak briefly highlighting their key issues and positions noteworthy of the business community’s attention.  Space is limited.  Advance registration required (general admission $15), click here.



2010 Kennedy King Dinner

Sep 5th, 2010 | By
2010 Kennedy King Dinner

“Some men see things as they are and ask why? I see things that never were and ask why not?” Robert Kennedy’s words, spoken in hope, mirror those spoken by Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Lincoln Memorial when he shared his dream with the world 40 years ago. The annual Virginia Kennedy-King dinner, sponsored
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Pixie Bell Honored

Jul 3rd, 2010 | By
Pixie Bell Honored

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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Primary Results

Jun 9th, 2010 | By
Primary Results

On June 8th in Lee District elections were held for Republican Congressional primary races (there were no challengers to our Democratic incumbents; therefore, no Democratic primaries). The November 2nd General Election ballot will be: 8th DISTRICT    11th DISTRICT   Jim Moran  incumbent     Gerry Connolly  incumbent   J. Patrick Murray     Keith
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With Honor in Hand

Apr 29th, 2010 | By
With Honor in Hand

West Point graduate, Iraq war veteran, and now author, Terron is a member of the 8th Congressional District Democratic Committee. Among many other positions, Terron is also a member of the Veterans and Military Families Caucus for DPVA. His new book, With Honor in Hand, is the tale of two friends battling with a serious
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Press Release: Democratic Nominee from Virginia’s Eighth Congressional District Is Congressman Jim Moran

Apr 15th, 2010 | By

April 15, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FROM VIRGINIA’S EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT IS CONGRESSMAN JIM MORAN Eighth Congressional District Democratic Committee Chair Margo E. Horner announced today that only one Democratic candidate, James P. Moran, Jr. filed to run in the Democratic Primary on June 8, and submitted a filing fee and 1,000 signatures
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NoVA Congressional Races Unopposed

Apr 14th, 2010 | By

The deadline for Candidate Certification with the State Board of Elections is April 14th and all three Northern Virginia Congressional races, in the 8th, 10th and 11th Districts will be unopposed, meaning that there are no primary races required for the candidates. This tremendous advantage helps the Democrats in these Districts focus their energies entirely
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8th CD – NO PRIMARY

Apr 14th, 2010 | By

8th Congressional District Democratic Committee Chair, Margo Horner, submitted the Certificate of Candidates for the US House of Representatives to the Virginia State Board of Elections. Only one candidate, James P. Moran, Jr., was certified; therefore, there will be no primary election on June 8th for the US House of Representatives. Ronald Mitchell was disqualified
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