Gerry Connolly, Cathy Hudgins, Janie Strauss | Fairfax County Democratic Committee | Your Democratic Party in Fairfax County
** June 17 Democratic Primary
Early Voting In-Progress @ 3 Voting Centers [[link removed]]!
Information about the Democratic Primary Candidates [[link removed]]
(FCDC does not endorse during primary campaigns.)
It has been a tough two months in Fairfax County: former Dranesville School Board Member Janie Strauss passed away [[link removed]] on April 11, and Congressman Gerry Connolly (VA-11) passed away on May 21.
Sadly, former Hunter Mill Supervisor Cathy Hudgins joined them on May 24.
Please read Hunter Mill Supervisor Walter Alcorn's Remembering and Honoring Cathy Hudgins [[link removed]] and watch the December 4, 2019, tribute to her on YouTube.
* VISITATION
Friday, June 6, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Saint Thomas à Becket Catholic Church [[link removed]] , Reston
* FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday, June 6, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:20 PM
Saint Thomas à Becket Catholic Church
* RECEPTION
Friday, June 6, 2025
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Saint Thomas à Becket Catholic Church
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Video of Celebration of Life for U.S. Congressman,
The Honorable Gerald E. "Gerry" Connolly
May 27, 2025
Heritage Fellowship Church
(Service starts at the 22:45 minute mark.)
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FCDC BREAKOUT EVENTS:
** Primary Volunteer Training – Know Your Virginia Voting Rights [[link removed]] (2nd session) - Mon., June 2 @ 7 PM; Zoom. This training is for all FCDC volunteers, including precinct operations and inside poll observers.
** 25th Annual John N. Sturdivant Awards Brunch [[link removed]] (11th Congressional District Democratic Committee) - Sun., June 8 @ 11 AM; Westwood Country Club, Vienna [[link removed]]
** Juneteenth Parade with the FCDC Black Caucus [[link removed]] - Sat., June 14; parade line-up between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM at Mill Street near Vienna Baptist Church. The parade will be followed by the Juneteenth Festival hosted by the First Baptist Church of Vienna, 450 Orchard St NW, Vienna [[link removed]] .
** Mason Dems – Democracy With Friends Happy Hour [[link removed]] - Fri., June 20 @ 7 PM; Lake Barcroft
** Blue Commonwealth Gala [[link removed]] (Democratic Party of Virginia) - Sat., June 21 @ 6 PM; Main Street Station, 1500 E Main St., Richmond [[link removed]]
* Providence Dems Summer Solstice [[link removed]] - Sun., June 22 @ 6 PM; Shipgarten, McLean [[link removed]]
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UPCOMING EVENTS
* FCDC does not endorse during primary campaigns. Any Democratic candidate or candidate's committee may add their Fairfax County events to the FCDC website calendar [[link removed]] .
** Lessons from Abroad: Opposing Authoritarians & Democratic Backsliding
Thursday, May 29 @ 12:00 PM
Virtual
Join DEMPower Labs for this event to discuss strategies for standing up against authoritarian regimes and defending democratic values. Our panel of international democracy experts will share their experiences from abroad and offer valuable insights on how to combat the challenges posed by the rise of authoritarianism here in the United States.
Register Here! [[link removed]]
** *VA Attorney General Candidate Meet & Greet, hosted by &Democracy
Wednesday, June 4 @ 7:30 PM
Providence Rec Center [[link removed]] (Club Room 1)
Meet the Virginia Democratic Attorney General candidates!
Register Here! [[link removed]]
** Del. Marcus Simon’s “Flipping Red Districts” Reception
Sunday, June 8 @ 5:00 PM
Falls Church address provided upon RSVP
Join Delegate Marcus Simon for an evening reception in Falls Church, featuring special guests Elizabeth Guzman (HD-22 Candidate) [[link removed]] and John McAuliff (HD-30 Candidate) [[link removed]] ! This is a unique opportunity to connect with passionate leaders who are on the front lines of the fight for progress in Virginia.
RSVP Here! [[link removed]]
** 14th Annual REPRO Rising Virginia Gala
Thursday, June 12 @ 6:00 PM
Arlington address provided upon RSVP
Join REPRO Rising Virginia for an evening celebration as we gather with friends and allies, hear from special guest speakers, enjoy an enticing silent auction, and raise our glasses and voices to celebrate recent Reproductive Freedom wins in Virginia!
RSVP Here! [[link removed]]
** Del. Vivian Watts Annual BBQ
Saturday, June 14 @ 4:00 PM
Annandale address provided upon RSVP
All are welcome to the biggest event of the year in Virginia’s 14th House of Delegates District ~ starring the most delicious, all-you-can-eat home cooking and most relaxed afternoon ever!
RSVP Here! [[link removed]]
Aaron Yohai, Chair
Fairfax County Democratic Committee [[link removed]]
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8500 Executive Park Ave
Fairfax, VA 22031
United States
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The Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) is the largest local affiliate of the Democratic Party in Virginia. Accounting for 1 in 5 votes for statewide Democratic candidates, Fairfax County is vital to keeping the Commonwealth blue and moving progressive policies forward. FCDC is at the center of the action, made up of over 1000 community leaders and activists working year-round to educate voters, advocate for issues, and get Democrats up and down the ballot elected. Apply to become a member of FCDC today! [[link removed]]