Sat., Oct. 18: NO KINGS - Power Belongs To The People | Fairfax County Democratic Committee | Your Democratic Party in Fairfax County
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FCDC CAMPAIGN SIGNS ARE FREE! [[link removed]]
For now, you can pick up one or two yard signs at the FCDC office in Merrifield [[link removed]] , weekdays between 10 AM and 4 PM. You may also be able to find the signs at your local farmers market or early voting site.
Our thanks to everyone who contributed to this fundraiser.
VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL DEBATE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 @ 6 PM; LIVE STREAM [[link removed]]
AG Debate Watch Party (Fairfax County Black Caucus, Sully Dems & Zetas in Action) [[link removed]]
The University of Richmond and Virginia State Bar are co-hosting the 2025 Virginia Attorney General Debate. Candidates for Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Jason Miyares and Jay Jones [[link removed]] , will share their vision, discuss key issues, and answer questions important to voters.
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NO KINGS | POWER BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE [[link removed]]
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 (VARIOUS TIMES & LOCATIONS)
In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.
NO KINGS visibility events [[link removed]] are scheduled for multiple locations in Northern Virginia this Saturday, October 18.
A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events.
FCDC BRADDOCK 2025 SPECIAL ELECTION FUNDRAISER WITH RACHNA SIZEMORE HEIZER!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 @ 4 PM
BURKE LOCATION PROVIDED UPON RSVP
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We need you help to keep Fairfax County Deep Blue! Rachna Sizemore Hiezer is running in a special election to replace Rep. James Walkinshaw on the Board of Supervisors. We need your help to keep this seat blue and turn out every Democrat for the Dec. 9th special election!
Tickets HERE: Braddock 2025 Special Election Fundraiser with Rachna Sizemore Heizer! [[link removed]]
NOVEMBER 4 GENERAL ELECTION | DECEMBER 9 BRADDOCK SUPERVISOR SPECIAL ELECTION
* Early In-Person Voting At 3 Voting Centers In-Progress [[link removed]] !
* Thursday, October 23: Satellite voting locations open!
* Friday, October 24: Early voting starts at the Fairfax County Government Center for the Dec. 9 Braddock Supervisor Special Election. Vote for AND actively support Rachna Sizemore Heizer [[link removed]] !
* Be sure to check the status of your Voter Registration at the Virginia Department of Election's Citizen Portal [[link removed]] .
As of yesterday, about 83,800 mail-in balloting materials have been sent to Fairfax County voters; however, it appears that about 61% haven't been returned to the Office of Elections. Vote the Democratic ticket today: Abigail Spanberger for Governor [[link removed]] , Ghazala Hashmi for Lieutenant Governor [[link removed]] , Jay Jones for Attorney General [[link removed]] , and your Delegate [[link removed]] ! Visit 2025 Democratic Candidates [[link removed]] for more information.
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FCDC BREAKOUT EVENTS
** Virginia Attorney General Debate Watch Party [[link removed]] (FCDC Black Caucus, Sully District Dems, and Zetas in Action) - Thurs., Oct. 16 @ 6 PM; location provided registration. Join us as we support AG Candidate Jay Jones during the only Attorney General Debate. All guests will be responsible for their own food and drinks.
** DAAV & 11th CD Diwali Celebration with special guest, Rep. James Walkinshaw! [[link removed]] - Sun., Oct. 19 @ 5:30 PM; Aroma Restaurant Bar and Banquet [[link removed]] . Come celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with the Democratic Asian Americans of Virginia and the 11th CD Democrats, and special guest, Congressman James Walkinshaw ! This festive event will feature a delicious full dinner, performances and a lighting of the lamp for Diwali!
* Doors open at 5:00 PM
* Program begins at 5:30 PM
** The 30th Anniversary of the Kennedy-King Dinner [[link removed]] (8th Congressional District Democratic Committee) - Thurs., Oct. 23 @ 6 PM; Doubletree by Hilton Crystal City [[link removed]] . We come together from across Northern Virginia to celebrate the legacies and aspirations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Senator Robert F. Kennedy , to advance the Democratic Party’s mission for peace, justice and equality, and to Turn Virginia Blue. The 8th Congressional District Democratic Committee is honored to feature Congressman Don Beyer as speaker. He will be joined by a Special Guest Speaker, the Ranking Member on the House Oversight Committee, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) , one of the rising stars in the House Democratic Caucus.
** Free Webinar for Fed. Workers: Level Up Your LinkedIn with Portia Obeng [[link removed]] (Co-Hosted by Del. Marcus Simon & the Providence District Dems) - Wed., Oct. 29 @ 12 PM; Zoom. Whether you’re a current or former federal employee, or contractor looking for a job in your current sector, hoping to make a career transition, or simply wanting to improve your online professional profile, this session is for you. LinkedIn is the largest social networking platform for professionals, with over 1 billion users worldwide. Some people think that LinkedIn is just an online resume. However, it’s much more than that! LinkedIn is a place for people to actively showcase their talents, skills, strengthen their digital presence, and position themselves as thought leaders. Portia Obeng is a social media strategist and LinkedIn coach with over 10 years of experience in social media strategy and content management. She helps people level up on LinkedIn, gain clarity, and make more money.
FCDC NATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLICY FORUM: HOW WE WIN THE INFORMATION WAR
(YOUTUBE OF THE OCTOBER 9TH PROGRAM) [[link removed]]
The policy forum featured experts from across media fields who explored strategies to tackle and overcome the left's media deficit and urgently build media ecosystems, infrastructure, and capacity that fight mis- and disinformation and support democracy.
VOTER PROTECTION TRAINING
** Poll Observer Training [[link removed]] (DPVA Coordinated Campaign) - Various dates through Thurs., Oct. 30 @ 7 PM; Zoom. The Democratic Party of Virginia Coordinated Campaign’s Voter Protection team is working to ensure that every voter has access to the polls and that every vote is counted.
* On-Demand Poll Observer Training [[link removed]] (DPVA Coordinated Campaign) - Participants may choose their own date and time; Zoom. Training is the same as above, but self-guided.
** Protect the Vote: Quick Training for ALL Volunteers [[link removed]] (FCDC Election Law & Voter Protection) - Weekly starting Wed., Oct. 8 @ 7 PM; Zoom. This training is for all FCDC volunteers with a special focus on helping poll greeters and precinct captains protect voting rights! NOTE: Original start date moved to Wed., Oct. 8.
UPCOMING EVENTS
** Friday Power Lunch: NO KINGS - The Road to Revolution [[link removed]] - Fri., Oct. 17 @ 12 PM; Zoom. This week’s Power Lunch takes aim at the concentration of power and the growing movement determined to take it back. As the forces of corruption and authoritarianism tighten their grip, everyday people across Virginia and the nation are rising up to say enough. Our democracy was never meant to serve kings, corporations, or strongmen—it was meant to serve the people.
** Fundraiser co-hosted by former Congressman Jim Moran in Support of Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, Democratic Nominee for Lieutenant Governor [[link removed]] - Sun., Oct. 19 @ 2 PM; McLean address provided upon RSVP. Join hosts former Congressman Jim Moran, Taric Gamay, and Emgage Action for a Fundraiser in McLean in support of Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, Democratic Nominee for Lieutenant Governor.
** Del. Karen Keys-Gamarra’s Boots on the Ground Fall Fundraiser [[link removed]] - Sat., Oct. 25 @ 11 AM; Browns Chapel Church [[link removed]] (Reston). Join Del. Karen Keys-Gamarra for her Boots on the Ground Fall Fundraiser! 🍂👢 Enjoy food, drinks, a DJ, and line dancing — plus hear from local and state leaders as we gear up for Election Day! Kids attend free and can paint a pumpkin while adults help power our campaign forward.
** Dulles Area Democrats (DAD) Monthly Breakfast – Legislative Priorities for the General Assembly [[link removed]] - Mon., Oct. 27 @ 7:30 AM network, 8 AM breakfast and speaker; Jimmy's Old Town Tavern [[link removed]] (Herndon). Join DAD for a discussion of legislative priorities for the upcoming General Assembly, including addressing legislation to push back against federal policies of the Trump administration. Guest Speakers:
* Del. Alfonso Lopez
* Del. Irene Shin
* Del. Karen Keys-Gamarra
Aaron Yohai, Chair
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