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Friends,
In-person absentee voting for the March 3 Democratic Presidential Primary ends this Saturday at 5:00 pm (see below for more information). Polls open March 3 at 6:00 am and close at 7:00 pm at the regular polling locations in Fairfax County. Use this handy tool - fairfaxdemocrats.org/lookup/ - to confirm your polling place.
HB 1 (Absentee voting; no excuse required) passed with bi-partisan support on February 26. And, HB 238 (Absentee voting; deadline for returning absentee ballot) passed with zero Nay votes. It "provides that any absentee ballot that is returned to the general registrar after the closing of the polls on election day but before noon on the third day after the election and postmarked on or before the date of the election shall be counted if the voter is found entitled to vote." Governor Northam has stated his enthusiastic support for both pieces legislation. Once signed, both bills, and others that reduce the burden on voters, will become law effective July 1, 2020 in time for the September - October presidential election early voting season.
For a complete listing of events or to add your own event, visit our Calendar.
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THIS SUNDAY! 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!
Confirmed campaign surrogates include Governor Tim Walz (D-Minnesota) for Amy Klobuchar, Governor Gina Raimondo (D-Rhode Island) for Mike Bloomberg, former Maryland Delegate Mark Kennedy Shriver for Joe Biden, Krys White for Tom Steyer, Alicia Plerhoples for Elizabeth Warren, and Sandra Klassen for Bernie Sanders.
Click HERE To RSVP >>
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Want more volunteers? Recruit with Blue Wave signup at Primary
Want more volunteers? A Democratic Primary is the best place to find and engage dedicated Democrats, but asking Democratic voters at the polls to help organize or volunteer doesn’t get many signups.
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VA Sen. Surovell defends vote against assault weapon ban
Those following Virginia’s gun violence prevention measures were surprised when State Sen. Scott Surovell (D-36th) joined three other Democrats, Sens. “Chap” Petersen (D-34th), John Edwards (D-21st) and Creigh Deeds (D-25th), in a committee vote against advancing an assault weapons ban on February 17.
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“Gun Reform Now” demand protesters at NRA vigil (from August 6, 2019)
An estimated 300 protesters showed up Tuesday evening, Aug. 5, [2019], to protest gun violence — and especially last weekend’s devastating attacks in El Paso and Dayton — at the headquarters of the NRA in Fairfax.
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In-Person Absentee Voting for March 3 Democratic Presidential Primary
Absentee voting ends Saturday, February 29 at 5:00 pm at all locations. Please click on an absentee voting location for more information:
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NOTE: The Virginia ballot includes the names of six candidates who have suspended their campaigns: Cory Booker (Jan. 13); Julian Castro (Jan. 2); Marianne Williamson (Jan. 10); Michael Bennet (Feb. 11); Andrew Yang (Feb. 11); and, Deval Patrick (Feb. 12). Check out NPR.org for a running list of active Democratic presidential candidates.
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NOTE: The two events below are being hosted by the campaigns and are not to be interpreted as an endorsement by the Fairfax County Democratic Committee. If you are a campaign wishing to add your event to the FCDC calendar, please contact our Executive Director at [email protected].
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Rally with Amy Klobuchar in Falls Church!
Friday, February 28 @ 11:15 am – 1:30 pm
State Theater, 220 N Washington St, Falls Church
Doors open at 11:15 am.
FREE, however, sign up is requested.
Sign Up HERE >>
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Rally in Northern Virginia with Rep. Ilhan Omar and Bernie Sanders
Saturday, February 29 @ 4:00 – 6:00 pm
The St. James Sports, Wellness, and Entertainment Complex, 6805 Industrial Rd, Springfield
Doors open at 2:30 pm and the event starts at 4:00 pm.
FREE, however, sign up is requested.
Sign up HERE >>
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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 >>
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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 >>
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Sully District Town Hall with Supervisor Kathy Smith and School Board Member Stella Pekarsky
Wednesday, March 4 @ 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Sully Governmental Center, McDonnell Room, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly
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FY 2021 Budget Town Hall with Lee District Supervisor Rodney Lusk
Saturday, March 7 @ 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Franconia Governmental Center, 6121 Franconia Road, Alexandria
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Town Hall with Mt. Vernon General Assembly Delegation
Saturday, March 14 @ 11:45 am – 2:00 pm
Whitman Middle School, 2500 Parkers Lane, Alexandria
Senators Surovell and Ebbin, and Delegate Krizek will present their review of the 2020 General Assembly Session.
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Reception for Cathy Kunkel, Candidate for Congress (WV-02)
Wednesday, March 4 @ 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Home of Nadja Golding, 1942 Rhode Island Ave., McLean
Join Virginia Democracy Forward and host Nadja Golding for a reception in support of Cathy Kunkel, Candidate for Congress (WV-02).
Support energy policy expert and community leader Cathy Kunkel, kunkelforcongress.com, in her race in West Virginia's 2nd Congressional district. Cathy is the Democratic nominee challenging Tea Party Republican Alex Mooney this November. This campaign is not taking any corporate money and relies on individual donations! Help us fund the movement!
Click HERE To RSVP >>
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Reframe the Debate Workshop! Advanced Messaging & Framing (Lakoff)
Sunday, March 8 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
FCDC HQ Conference Room, Suite 402, 8500 Executive Park Avenue, Fairfax
Learn how to fight disinformation and take back the public debate from the conservatives! This is a special one-time only opportunity for friends of FCDC to participate free of charge in an advanced messaging workshop developed by Antonia Scatton, former FCDC Executive Director (leftwords.us). This intense and engaging workshop will change how you think about messaging and give you the tools you need to wrestle control of the public debate back from conservatives. Antonia has worked extensively with cognitive linguist and messaging guru, George Lakoff. She has developed this training to help people put his work and other cutting edge techniques in cognitive science into practice in their day to day political communication.
This is a FREE event, however it is limited to the first twelve people who sign up.
Click HERE To Signup >>
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Help Re-Elect Jennifer Wexton!
Friday, March 13 @ 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Home of Maggie Godbold and Steve Bershader, 12011 Bennett Farms Ct, Herndon
Let’s be sure to send Jennifer Wexton back to Congress this November! Join fellow Democrats as we eat, drink, and plan for this year’s Blue Tsunami!
Click HERE To RSVP >>
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Rep. Gerry Connolly’s 26th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Fête
Tuesday, March 17 @ 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Ernst Cultural Center - Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale
This is one of the largest gathering of Democrats in the Commonwealth of Virginia. A highlight of the Democratic political season, the fête features a full Irish dinner, drinks, and music.
Click HERE To RSVP >>
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Sully District Democrats host a Climate Change Speakers Forum
Wednesday, March 18 @ 7:30 pm
Sully Government Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly
Hear from Molly Bakal, Earth Rise Indivisible/Climate Reality Project, and Karen T. Camplin, Green New Deal Virginia and Sully District Democrat, on where things stand with our current knowledge of climate change (why the science is so compelling) and efforts being made to counter the effects of climate change, especially in Virginia. Hear specifics on what programs are being proposed and what changes you can make in your day-to-day life impacting our climate in a positive way. We can all make a difference.
This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Please allow time for traffic. The program will begin on time.
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Supervisor Rodney Lusk’s Madness Bash
Thursday, March 19 @ 6:30 – 9:00 pm
The Greene Turtle, 7879 Heneska Loop, Alexandria
The 2020 NCAA Tournament is right around the corner. Join Supervisor Rodney Lusk and other Lee Dems to watch the first round, and support Democrats in Lee District and across Fairfax County. Each level of sponsorship powers you up to submit another tournament bracket, with the top brackets at the end of the tournament taking home some MAD prizes.
Click HERE To RSVP >>
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Bryan Graham, Chair
Fairfax County Democratic Committee
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