Friends,

The March 3 Virginia Democratic Primary is just the first step in the road to the July 13-16 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee. Frank Leone created a slideshow that explains the delegate selection process in Virginia. We modified his slideshow to provide Fairfax County caucus information as well as information for the 8th, 10th and 11th congressional district democratic committee’s conventions. Frank represents Virginia as one of our five elected members of the Democratic National Committee. We will update the slideshow and website calendar with more specific information as it becomes known.

March 4 is the deadline to apply for the Democratic National Committee's Organizing Corps 2020 5-week hands-on immersion program in 19 cities across the country. Corp Members attending the bootcamp receive a $500 travel and living stipend; the stipend for the immersion program is $3,000+.  Click HERE to refer a student for the program.

Monday, February 10 is the deadline to register to vote for the March 3 Democratic Primary. Citizens who will be 18 years old by November 3 may register now and vote in the primary. Absentee voting for the primary is in-progress from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm in Conference Room 2/3 of the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. More information below.

For a complete listing of events or to add your own event, visit our Calendar.

Some Upcoming Events:

Feb. 8 - Town Hall with Senators Saslaw and Marsden and Delegate Kory

Feb. 9 - Spero Fund Reception

Feb. 10 - Voter Registration Deadline for primary

Feb. 15 - DPVA Blue Commonwealth Gala

Feb. 16 - Mt. Vernon Mardi Gras

Feb. 22 - Town Hall with Senator Marsden and Delegate Delaney

Feb. 29 - GMU Dem's 5th Annual Pennies for Patriots

Feb. 29 - Kathy Smith's 18th Annual Mardi Gras Party

Mar. 1 - FCDC's Straw Poll Before the Primary

Featured Event: Spero Fund Reception

Sunday, February 9 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Home of Pam Charin, 3200 Chichester Lane, Fairfax

Please join us and guest speaker Congressman Gerry Connolly at this social gathering to help replenish resources of the Abe and Lilyan Spero Memorial Fund.

Help grow our Party this fraught election year by joining us on Sunday, February 9, at a reception to support the Abe & Lilyan Spero Memorial Fund. The Spero Fund is an FCDC program dedicated to registering young prospective voters in Fairfax County and getting them to vote – for Democrats! Congressman Gerry Connolly will be our featured speaker.

Established in 2011 to honor the memories of lifelong Fairfax Democrats Abe and Lilyan Spero, the Fund issues grants of up to $2,000 to help defray the costs of projects by individuals and outside organizations aimed at accomplishing the Fund’s objectives. Additional information is available at fairfaxdemocrats.org/spero. Questions? Contact [email protected], or call 703-573-6811. Refreshments will be served.

Click HERE To RSVP

Click HERE For The Spero Fund Application Form

Blue View Re-Organization Meeting

Monday, February 10 @ 7:30 pm
Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Pl, Oakton

What has published 300 stories and had more than 100,000 pageviews? It’s FCDC’s online newsletter, The Blue View, and it is reorganizing on Monday, February 10, at 7:30 pm at the Oakton Library. All who share Democratic values are welcome to volunteer, you choose the level of involvement. We cover not only FCDC activity but a range of issues of interest to our community, from environment to immigration. Come meet us and learn how you can take part in creating stories that matter, especially during this historic election year. For more info, contact Editor Brad Swanson ([email protected]) or Deputy Editor Karen Kirk ([email protected]), or just show up!

2020 Blue Commonwealth Gala

Saturday, February 15 @ 6:00 - 11:00 pm
Main Street Station, 1500 E Main St., Richmond

Hosted by the Democratic Party of Virginia in Richmond's Historic Main Street Station, the 2020 Blue Commonwealth Gala is Virginia’s premier gathering of elected officials, candidates, community activists, and Democratic Party leaders. Funds raised at this iconic event help to ensure the Democratic Party and its candidates have the resources needed to win in November and beyond. We invite you to join us at this annual gathering to meet your fellow Democrats and future leaders of Virginia!

Click HERE For Tickets (Seated with other Fairfax Democrats) & Sponsorships

Click HERE For Room Block At Downtown Richmond Marriott

Monday, February 10: Voter Registration Deadline for March 3 Democratic Presidential Primary

Voter Registration Deadline: Monday, February 10 @ In-person: 5:00 pm, online: 11:59 pm Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/voter-registration for more information.

FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: You are eligible to register to vote if you are:

• A citizen of the United States;
• At least 18 years of age by the November 3 general election;*
• A resident of Virginia;

*Please note that town elections (Herndon, Vienna, Clifton) require the voter to be 18 years of age by Election Day, rather than by the next November general election.

Participate in Governor Northam‘s 2019–2020 Governor’s High School Voter Registration Challenge through the nonpartisan partner organization, League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area, and click on your high school.

In-Person Absentee Voting for March 3 Democratic Presidential Primary

Absentee Voting at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035 (Conference Rooms 2/3)

In-Progress-February 21*

• Monday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
• Tuesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
• Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
• Thursday: 8:00 am-7:00 pm
• Friday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
• Saturday: CLOSED
• Sunday: CLOSED
  *Please note the Government Center will be closed on Monday, January 20, and Monday, February 17, due to holiday observation

February 22-February 29

• Weekdays: 8:00 am-7:00 pm
• Saturdays: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
• Sundays: CLOSED

NOTE:
In-Person Absentee Voting at twelve satellite locations begins Saturday, February 22 and ends Saturday, February 29 with weekday voting available. More information to follow.

Click HERE For Complete Information About Absentee Voting In Fairfax County

Town Hall with Senators Saslaw and Marsden and Delegate Kory

Saturday, February 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School, 3333 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Falls Church

Town Hall with Senator Marsden and Delegate Delaney

Saturday, February 22 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Cub Run Elementary School, ,5301 Sully Station Dr, Centreville

Mt. Vernon Dems Mardi Gras and Straw Poll

February 16 @ 6:00 – 9:00 pm
The Meeting House at the Mt. Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 Windmill Ln, Alexandria

Click HERE To RSVP

GMU 5th Annual Pennies for Patriots

February 29 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Brion's Grille, 10621 Braddock Road, Fairfax

Pennies for Patriots – University Precinct is one of the best precincts for Democrats in Fairfax County. It’s the George Mason University’s dedicated Precinct. Support GMU Democrats at the fifth annual “Pennies for Patriots,” on Leap Day Saturday, February 29, 3 pm to 5 pm at Brion’s Grille. Special guest: Congressman Gerry Connolly.

Click HERE To RSVP or donate at the door

Kathy Smith’s 19th Annual Mardi Gras Party

February 29 @ 7:00 pm
Home of Kathy Smith (address provided upon RSVP

Join Kathy Smith at her home in Chantilly for her 18th Annual Mardi Gras Party.

Click HERE To RSVP

FCDC's Last Straw Poll Before the Primary!

Sunday, March 1 @ 4:00 PM
Mustang Sally Brewing Company, 14140 Parke Long Ct, Suites A thru C, Chantilly

Finish the 2020 Presidential Primary with FCDC's Final Straw Poll! Make your voice heard by voting for your preferred presidential candidate!

Click HERE To RSVP

Bryan Graham, Chair
Fairfax County Democratic Committee

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