June 28th: 8th Cong. Dist. Candidates Community Conversation | Fairfax County Democratic Committee | Moving Virginia Forward | Neighbors, families, and friends united for progress |
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** Chair's Corner
What a night it was last night at Blue Fairfax Dinner!
A big thanks to over 300 supporters, community members, elected leaders, and activists who joined us for the evening, which helps fuel our year-round campaign and outreach efforts. If you didn't get a chance to join us, please celebrate the afterglow and several incredibly worthy awardees and nominees. Pictures are below and on our social media [[link removed]] .
We'll be back at work this week getting ready to support partner organizations in our region who are celebrating Juneteenth this coming Friday [[link removed]] (Bull Run, Manassas) and Saturday [[link removed]] (Gum Springs Alexandria). At the end of the month, " Pull Up A Chair, Your Voice Belongs Here [[link removed]] ”, at FCDC's Forum with 8th Congressional District candidates. Find all the details you need at the links and below.
Onward — always together.
Debbie Linick
Chair, Fairfax County Democratic Committee
** Blue Fairfax Dinner Guest Speakers
Senator Andy Kim, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, Rep. James Walkinshaw, LG Ghazala Hashmi, AG Jay Jones with Fairfax County Elected Officials [[link removed]]
** Award Winners - Blue Fairfax Dinner
* FCDC District of the Year Braddock District Democratic Committee Co-Chaired by Marguerite Wiese and Richard Weiss. [[link removed]]
* Bill Millhouser FCDC Mary Ann Jennings Hovis Member of the Year (Mason District Democratic Committee) [[link removed]]
* Esther Ferington FCDC Volunteer of the Year (Franconia District Democratic Committee) [[link removed]]
* Cade McNair Senator Charles S. Robb Young Leaders Award [[link removed]]
* Randy Butler and Bob Mansker Lynda J. Robb Community Service Award [[link removed]]
Randy accepted the award on behalf of the late Bob Mansker.
* Raquel Simental Chair's Unsung Hero Award [[link removed]]
* Mary Tycz In recognition of her years of service to Fairfax Democrats as the FCDC Headquarters Chair [[link removed]]
* Donna Rostant In recognition of her years of service to Fairfax Democrats as the FCDC General Counsel [[link removed]]
* Cade McNair, winner of the Senator Charles S. Robb Young Leaders Award, with Fairfax Young Democrats. [[link removed]]
** Juneteenth 2026
FCDC Black Caucus at Vienna Juneteenth Parade [[link removed]]
Our thanks to the FCDC Black Caucus for supporting the Juneteenth kick-off event at Vienna First Baptist Church this past Saturday.
Juneteenth community events continue through next weekend:
* Friday: Juneteenth & Me Festival [[link removed]] at the Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Ct, Woodbridge [[link removed]] . This is a vibrant community celebration honoring freedom, culture, and unity in Prince William County
* Saturday: Gum Springs Community Day: Honoring the life of Mattie L. Palmore [[link removed]] at the Martin Luther King Jr Park & Pool, 8115 Fordson Road, Hybla Valley [[link removed]] . This is a fun-filled Juneteenth bash celebrating freedom, culture, and community vibes.
** Pull Up a Chair, Your Voice Belongs Here: Community Conversation with Democratic Candidates in Virginia's 8th District
Register Today! [[link removed]]
For more information about the voting opportunities for the August 4th 8th Congressional District Democratic Primary, visit fairfaxvotes.org [[link removed]] . Early voting starts Thursday, June 18th, at three Fairfax County Voting Centers.
FCDC does not endorse during primary campaigns.
Pull Up a Chair, Your Voice Belongs Here: Community Conversation with Democratic Candidates in Virginia's 8th District [[link removed]]
Sun., June 28th @ 3 PM
Franconia Governmental Center [[link removed]] (new facility co-located with the Kingstowne Regional Library at 7130 Silver Lake Blvd, Alexandria [[link removed]] )
Register for a listening session with candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Virginia's 8th Congressional District, sponsored by the FCDC Diversity and Outreach Team.
* Rep. Don Beyer
* Lorena Thorne Bruner
* Mike Duffin
* Adam Dunigan
* Mo Seifeldein
** Providence Democrats Summer Solstice
Buy Ticket(s) Today! [[link removed]]
Providence Dems Summer Solstice [[link removed]]
Sat., June 20th @ 6 PM
Tysons Shipgarten [[link removed]]
Join the Providence District Democratic Committee for their annual Summer Solstice celebration and fundraiser.
** Virginia Women’s Caucus 20th Anniversary Annual Breakfast
Buy Ticket(s) Today! [[link removed]]
Virginia Women’s Caucus 20th Anniversary Annual Breakfast [[link removed]]
Sat., June 27th @ 8 AM
Richmond Marriott [[link removed]]
For two decades, the Virginia Women’s Caucus has been a force for leadership, progress, and collective strength. This 20‑year milestone honors a legacy built by women who stood shoulder to shoulder, raised their voices, and moved Virginia forward—often against the odds.
** Blue Commonwealth Gala 2026 – Democratic Party of Virginia
Buy Ticket(s) Today! [[link removed]]
Blue Commonwealth Gala 2026 – Democratic Party of Virginia [[link removed]]
Sat., June 27th @ 6 PM
Richmond Marriott [[link removed]]
The 2026 Blue Commonwealth Gala is Virginia’s premier gathering of elected officials, candidates, community activists, and Democratic Party leaders.
** Virginia Young Democrats After Dark
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VAYD After Dark (Virginia Young Democrats) [[link removed]]
Sat., June 27th @ 9 PM
Big Bamboo Kitchen & Bar [[link removed]]
Keep the party going after the Democratic Party of Virginia’s 2026 Blue Commonwealth Gala!
The Virginia Young Democrats invite you to dance off your dinner with us at After Dark with special guests and exciting sponsorship opportunities!
** The Week Ahead
FCDC's newsletter arrives in your inbox every Monday morning—check for your next edition on June 22nd.
** Monday: Election Law & Voter Protection Committee Meeting [[link removed]] ;
* Arab American Caucus Meeting [[link removed]] ;
* State & Local Affairs Committee Meeting [[link removed]] ;
** Tuesday: Mount Vernon District Meeting – Zoom [[link removed]] ;
* Mason District Meeting – Hybrid [[link removed]] ;
* Providence District Bi-Monthly Meeting - Hybrid [[link removed]]
** Wednesday: Braddock District Meeting [[link removed]]
** Thursday: Diversity & Outreach Committee Meeting [[link removed]] ;
* Dranesville District Meeting [[link removed]]
These meetings are hosted on Zoom, unless otherwise noted. Visit www.fairfaxdemocrats.org/calendar [[link removed]] for details.
Debbie Linick, Chair
Fairfax County Democratic Committee
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