Chair's Corner

Happy Monday, Fairfax Dems!

 

This Tuesday, your voice matters as we vote on the FCDC redistricting resolution. Have you registered to join us?

 

First, we make our views known.

Then, we lift our voices and our spirits together at Democracy Savings Time social fundraiser on Sunday, March 8th. 

 

Join us for an evening of music, community, and saving democracy.

This isn’t just another concert. It’s Democracy Savings Time: a gathering of voices and shared values that channels our democratic spirit into real impact.

 

We’ll sing the protest songs that have carried movements forward — songs of courage, justice, and collective action — because the way we draw our districts should reflect the will of the people, not political advantage.

 

🎶 Sing with us.
🤝 Connect with your community.
💪 Support the work that ensures every vote counts.

 

Onward — together.

Debbie Linick

Chair, Fairfax County Democratic Committee

[email protected]

"Vote YES" Yard Signs are FREE!! 

For delivery by a team of volunteers or pick up at FCDC's office, 8500 Executive Park Ave, Suite 402, Merrifield. 
 

Order Your VOTE YES Yard Sign(s) Today!

"Vote YES" Virginians for Fair Elections Campaigns

[WTVR CBS 6, Richmond] Virginia Democrats pass map that could flip 4 US House seats -- if courts and voters approve

Get Involved!

Get involved with Virginians for Fair Elections, the campaign to level the playing field: 

• Join Texting Team! 
• Weekday Phone Bank! 
• Weekend Phone Bank! 

Virginia Leaders In The News

Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Demand Department of Education Reverse Its Decision to End Federal Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions.

Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine "joined Senate colleagues in urging the Department of Education to immediately reverse the Trump Administration’s harmful decision to unilaterally halt federal funding for Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs)." (Press release, Feb. 20)

DPVA Chairman Senator Lamont Bagby’s Statement on the Special Election for the Redistricting Constitutional Amendment. 
“Beginning March 6, Virginians will have the opportunity to make their voices heard in this year’s redistricting referendum. Protecting the integrity of our democracy requires that we deliver a decisive ‘Yes’ vote." DPVA Chair Senator Lamont Bagby (DPVA website, Feb. 20)

Elections Alert - check your voter registration at the Citizen Portal

We have two upcoming special elections in Fairfax County: 

• Now through 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 is now open. Winter special elections can be notoriously low turnout, your vote is critical.
• Tuesday, April 21: Special Election for the Redistricting Constitutional Amendment. Early voting will start Friday, March 6th. Make your plan to vote in the Redistricting Constitutional Amendment Special Election.

Visit FairfaxVotes.org for dates, times, and locations. 

FCDC Members Active This Week

The Hunter Mill Democrats launched Fairfax County's first VOTE YES canvass on Saturday. It was a great turnout with Delegates Rip Sullivan, Holly Seibold, and Karen Keys-Gamarra, and Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn and Hunter Mill School Board Member Melanie Meren leading the way!

FCDC Social Fundraisers

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.

Braddock Soupfest 

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.

Mount Vernon Democrats 18th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration!

Mount Vernon Democrats 18th Annual Mardi Gras

Saturday, March 21 | 6:30 to 9:30 PM 

Meeting House of Mount Vernon Unitarian Church (Alexandria)​

Join the Mount Vernon Democrats for music, dancing, food and fun! Straw Poll, Candidate Speeches, Mardi Gras Music, Cajun & Creole Food, and Lots of Friendly Democrats! 

The Week Ahead

FCDC's newsletter arrives in your inbox every Monday morning—check for your next edition on March 2nd. 

• Monday: Precinct Operations Meeting; Environmental Committee Monthly Meeting 
• Tuesday: FCDC Special Membership Meeting to Approve Redistricting Resolution  
• Wednesday: 50+ Caucus Meeting; State & Local Affairs Monthly Meeting 

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

 

Other upcoming FCDC events on the calendar include: 

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

Twice monthly Chair's Corner with FCDC's Debbie Linick. Share your feedback. Hear our initiatives. The Zoom is open! 

Debbie Linick, Chair

[email protected]

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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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