Chair's Corner

Happy Monday, Fairfax Dems!

It’s been a full and productive week for Fairfax Democrats. Across Virginia, Democratic leaders are delivering real progress for working families — and advancing new congressional maps. They won’t back down when Republicans try to game the midterms - and neither will we.  FCDC is coordinating closely with the Vote YES Campaign: Virginians for Fair Elections campaign and gearing up for the work ahead to turnout voters.

We bid a grateful farewell to Dominic Thompson on Friday and welcomed Doug Taylor as our new interim director, keeping FCDC steady and strong while we search for our next great FCDC Executive Director candidate - could that be you or someone you know? 

Together, we keep building — and winning.

 

Onward! And always together.

Debbie Linick

Chair, Fairfax County Democratic Committee

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The Chair's Corner continues each 1st Friday and 3rd Sunday from 4 to 5pm. Join us next on Sunday, February 15th. Check the FCDC calendar for the Zoom registration page.

Walking for Peace, Right Here at Home

This Sunday, a group of Buddhist monks walking across the United States for peace made their way through Fairfax County along the Route 1 corridor. Fairfax Dem activists were there to greet them, offer support, and walk alongside them.

 

It was a simple but powerful reminder: our work is about more than politics — it’s about community, compassion, and showing up for one another.

 

📸 See more photos on our Facebook page.

"Vote YES" Virginians for Fair Elections Campaigns

“Republicans who can't win at the ballot box are abusing the legal process in an attempt to sow confusion and block Virginians from voting. We will be appealing this ruling immediately and we expect to prevail." Joint statement from House Speaker Don Scott, Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas, Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, House Majority Leader Charniele Herring, Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Mamie Locke, and House Democratic Caucus Chair Kathy Tran

Screenshot of the Week courtesy Virginia Department of Elections.

Get involved with Virginians for Fair Elections, the campaign to level the playing field — vote yes for fair elections

Redistricting in the News

• Spanberger signs bills to send constitutional amendments to voters this year (Virginia Mercury, Feb. 6)
• Va. Democrats push 10-1 congressional map after judge deems amendment unconstitutional (WSET, Feb. 6) 

Virginia Leaders In The News

Governor Spanberger ends blanket cooperation with ICE.

Spanberger ends ICE agreement involving Virginia State Police and corrections officers. 
Governor says partnership misused state resources. (Virginia Mercury, Feb. 4)

Walkinshaw, Van Hollen, Hoyer Launch the Federal Workforce Caucus

Lawmakers joined by union leaders & members, federal employee advocates for announcement. (Press release, Feb. 4)

Elections Alert - check your voter registration at the Citizen Portal

We have three upcoming special elections in Fairfax County: 

• Tuesday, February 10, at regular voting locations in Senate District 39: Vote for Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, our Democratic nominee.
• Tuesday, March 3: Braddock District School Board Member Special Election: Support Tom Dannan, our Democratic endorsee. Early voting continues through Saturday, February 28. The Burke Centre Library early voting location opens Saturday, February 21.
• Tuesday, April 21: Special Election for the Redistricting Constitutional Amendment. Early voting will start Friday, March 6th. Details to follow.

The Week Ahead

FCDC's newsletter arrives in your inbox every Monday morning—check for your next edition on February 16th. 

• Monday: Jewish Caucus; Arab American Caucus; Technology and Date Committee; Women's Caucus
• Tuesday: Steering Committee
• Wednesday: Hunter Mill District Committee
• Thursday: Springfield District Committee
• Sunday: Chair Chat For FCDC Members & Visitors; Asian Pacific Islander Caucus

These meetings are hosted on Zoom, unless otherwise noted. Visit www.fairfaxdemocrats.org/calendar for details.

 

Other upcoming events on the FCDC calendar include: 

• Ongoing through February 28: Show Sully (Dems) Some Love fundraising drive.

Braddock Soupfest (Rescheduled from Feb. 7 due to parking restrictions.)

Braddock Democrats 2026 Soupfest

Saturday, February 28 | 4 PM to 7 PM

Address provided upon RSVP​

Join Braddock Dems for their annual Soupfest Fundraiser. They will have soups, stews, chili and lots of desserts. Elected officials have been invited.

2026 Democracy Savings Time

2026 Democracy Savings Time

Sunday, March 8 | 5 PM to 7 PM

Bunnyman Brewing (Chantilly)​

Join FCDC for a fun Democracy Savings Time event planned for you! Grab a drink, some food, and sing along to protest songs brought to you by So Much & So Little Band! Mingle with others all while helping us move us forward, one step at a time.

Debbie Linick, Chair

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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 1,000 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!
 

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