My Fellow Young Dems,

Another primary is in the books, and thanks to high turnout, Virginia Democrats have an all-star, unified ticket heading into November. Our ticket is as follows:

• Abigail Spanberger for Governor

• Senator Ghazala Hashmi for Lieutenant Governor

• Jay Jones for Attorney General

Here in Arlington, our powerhouse local team is ready to deliver:

• Delegate Patrick Hope

• Delegate Adele McClure

• Delegate Alfonso Lopez

• County Board Chair Takis Karantonis

Together, we’re ready to send a clear message: Arlington and Virginia won’t be bullied by extremists. We’re fighting back—and we’re fighting to win.

But we can’t stop now.

Let’s flip HD-41 and help elect Lily Franklin. Join us on Thursday, June 26, at the Arlington Treehouse for our biggest fundraiser yet to help her win. We are $915 away from our goal of $5,000 for Lily…buy your ticket today to help us get over the finish line!

Get your ticket today!

Want to ease in? Swing by our June Social Hour at Freddie’s Beach Bar for happy hour, and stick around for trivia and karaoke!

~Kaitlyn

Check out our upcoming events and more:

📆 Upcoming Events 📆

• AYD Social Hour | June 24th, 6:30pm | Freddie’s Beach Bar

• Lily Franklin Fundraiser | June 26th, 6:30pm | Arlington Treehouse

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🍎 AYD Community Food Drive

The Arlington Young Democrats are stepping up to fight food insecurity, and we need your help. Now through the end of June, we’re collecting donations for the Little Free Food Pantry (LFFP) at St. John's Church in Arlington. This 24/7 pantry offers free food and essential items to our neighbors in need—and with demand rising, the shelves need restocking.

📦 What to Donate:

Non-perishable, unexpired food (no glass jars)

Canned goods, boxed meals, shelf-stable milk

Snacks, plastic utensils, and basic toiletries

🗓 How to Donate:

Bring items to any AYD event this quarter

Drop off anytime in the donation bin on the 5th Street porch of St. John's Church

Let’s come together to keep the pantry full and the community strong. 💙

AYD for Lily Franklin Fundraiser

Join AYD for a fundraiser supporting Lily Franklin for HD-41.

As the most competitive battleground race in Virginia, this seat is a must-win for Democrats to expand their control in the Virginia House of Delegates and will have major implications for access to abortion throughout the Commonwealth.

If she wins, Lily will be the first Democratic woman to represent Southwest VA in her lifetime!

Thank You to Our Sponsors:

Host Committee:

• Former Delegate Mark Keam

• Edward O’Keeffe

• Renee Ding

• Margot and David de Ferranti

• Austin Locke and Dylan Montgomery

Heroes:

• Hon. Julius D. "JD" Spain Sr.

• Rose Fabia

• Megan Hull

Supporters:

• Hon. Parisa Dehghani-Tafti

• Hon. Susan Cunningham

• Hon. Matt de Ferranti

• Hon. Takis Karantonis

• Paul Ruiz

• Susan Tatum

• Sharon Widmayer

• Arlene Spinelli

• Jacob Harrer

• Julie and Alan Swanson

Ticket Levels:

Host: $500 | Hero: $250 | Supporter: $100

General: $50 | YD/Labor: $25

Purchase your tickets below, or by reaching out to Austin Locke at [email protected]

Buy Your Ticket Here

Join AYD @ Freddie’s Beach Bar!

Celebrate Pride with AYD at one of our favorite local spots! Join us Tuesday, June 24th at 6:30 pm at Freddie’s Beach Bar—an iconic local LGBTQ+ venue—for a night of fun and community. Come early to catch happy hour before it ends at 7, then stay for trivia starting at 7 pm and karaoke afterward if you're feeling bold. Whether you're there to connect, compete, or just enjoy the vibe, we’d love to see you!

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 24th, 2025

⏰ Time: 6:30 PM

📍 Location: Freddie’s Beach Bar, 555 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202

RSVP Here

Community Events

Kimberly Pope Adams Fundraiser

Join Kimberly Pope Adams in Arlington as she builds her campaign to flip Virginia's 82nd district Back to Blue. Show your support of her 2025 rematch to unseat the Republican incumbent. Hear Kimberly's story, discover her path to victory, and join the team by supporting her efforts.

The event will be held on June 29 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. The address will be provided upon registration.

📅 Date: Sunday, June 29th, 2025

⏰ Time: 2 pm

📍 Location: Provided upon RSVP

RSVP Here

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