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Friends,
Twenty-six days until Election Day! Participating in canvasses and phone banks, contributing at fundraisers, and attending community forums are a few ways in which you can make a difference in favor of our Democratic candidates. Take a look at the listing of events below and find an opportunity.
For a complete listing of events or to add your own event, visit our Calendar.
The Fairfax Government Center absentee voting location is open Monday through Saturday and it's critical that we have volunteers there to inform our voters. Please help staff this important effort by clicking HERE.
Speaking of absentee voting, our absentee chase statistics indicate requests for mail-in ballots is up more than 350 percent from four years ago, with a sizable portion coming from students.
The Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA) has a list of highest priority canvasses throughout Virginia. Visit mobilize.us/dpva for a complete listing.
Be sure to visit our affiliate website - Don'tTrumpFairfax - to help expose the extreme Fairfax GOP.
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Featured: 2019 FCDC Fall Fundraiser with Senator Mark Warner, Friday, October 18
Join us for the FCDC Fall Fundraiser to support our 2019 campaigns, with special guest Senator Mark Warner! (Address provided upon RSVP).
This event is our final push to raise funds for our ambitious campaigns to elect all 53 Democrats on the ballot this year. We hope to have your support! Senator Warner is appearing as a special guest and is not soliciting funds. RSVP Now
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Gun violence is key issue at Springfield candidate forum
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[Excerpts from the October 4 article in The Blue View authored by Susan Laume, Springfield District Democratic Committee.]
Gun violence was a defining issue at the Springfield District candidate forum. Laura Jane H. Cohen, Democratic-endorsed candidate for school board, criticized incumbent Elizabeth L. Schultz, Republican-endorsed, for favoring armed teachers in schools. Shultz [was criticized] for frequent failure to show up for board meetings and committee assignments; for abstaining or being absent for critical votes; and for her lack of empathy for LGBTQ+ students and staff. These concerns went unanswered by Schultz.
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Incumbent Kathy K.L. Tran (D-42), described gun violence not as just mass shootings but the violence we see daily in big cities or for families dealing with suicide. Tran supports “universal background checks, red flag laws, reinstatement of one hand gun per month policy, and banning high capacity magazines and assault weapons.” Her Republican challenger, Steve P. Adragna, downplayed the importance of gun violence in the Commonwealth.
In her remarks, Board of Supervisor Democratic candidate Linda D. Sperling pledged support for maintaining and investing in our public schools; improving public transportation infrastructure; providing more options for alternative transportation, including expanding options for County Connector service in Springfield; maintaining the safety and quality of life in our community; and protecting our environment. The incumbent, Republican Pat Herrity, did not attend.
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Spotlight: Local Democrats running in 2019
This is a big year for local and state elections in Fairfax County and Virginia. Fairfax County has a total fifty-three Democratic candidates and seventy-six unique ballots. Each ballot includes thirteen offices plus the school bond referendum. There are nine countywide candidates, one district supervisor, one district school board member, one state senator and one delegate. Eleven of the offices on the ballots do not include a “D” or “R” next to the candidates’ names. Be sure to pickup our Democratic sample ballot at your polling place as an aid in making your voting choices. Click here for more information.
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Saturday, October 12 @ 10:00am & Noon
Fighting for Fairfax Campaign Events: McLean (Dranesville Dist.), Annandale (Mason Dist.), Burke (Springfield Dist.)
Coordinated Canvass in McLean (Dranesville Dist.)
Bryn Mawr Starbucks, 1438 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean
Mobilize HERE
Coordinated Canvass in Annandale (Mason Dist.)
Penny Gross Campaign HQ, 7006-A Little River Turnpike, Annandale Mobilize HERE
Coordinated Canvass in Burke (Springfield Dist.) 5618 Ox Road, Fairfax Station (above the post office!)
Mobilize HERE
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Sunday, October 13 @ 11:00am & 1:00pm
Fighting for Fairfax Campaign Events: Falls Church (Dranesville Dist.), Annandale (Mason Dist.), Burke (Springfield Dist.)
Coordinated Canvass in Falls Church (Dranesville Dist.)
Lissy’s House, 2307 Meridian St, Falls Church
Mobilize HERE
Coordinated Canvass in Annandale (Mason Dist.)
Penny Gross Campaign HQ, 7006-A Little River Turnpike Mobilize HERE
Coordinated Canvass in Burke (Springfield Dist.) 5618 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 (above the post office!) Mobilize HERE
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Fighting for Fairfax
Remote Phone Banking
Help elect your local Fairfax Democratic candidates by making calls from the comfort of your home. It’s easy as 1, 2, 3! Choose a date, choose your district, and simply follow the step-by-step instructions to get started!
Mobilize HERE
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Distributed Canvassing
Distributed canvassing is the new approach for weekday canvassing. The weekend canvassing events remain the same.
Join your District distributed canvass team! Can’t make our weekend canvasses? No problem! Our distributed canvass opportunity allows you to canvass when it’s convenient for you, without always having to make a trip to a launch site. Get set up and go! For more info on how to get involved in your District, contact Bill Duffield at [email protected]
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Vivian Watts + all Dems canvasses this weekend
Please come and support Vivian and the rest of the Democratic team at these events.
Canvasses will be launched from the home of Carol Marek, 7117 Highland St., Springfield.
- Sunday, October 13 @ 11:00am
- Thursday, October 17 @ 4:30pm
- Saturday, October 19 @ 10:00am
Mobilize HERE
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Join Lee Carter at IBEW Local 26 in Manassas
Saturday, October 12 @ 9:00am
7016 Infantry Ridge Rd., Manassas
Del. Lee Carter, fighter for working families, will speak with NoVa Labor at 9:00 AM, following which we will knock doors and make phone calls for Lee. Breakfast and lunch will be served and Local 26 will provide the delicious Low Country Boil for lunch! 7016 Infantry Ridge Rd., Manassas [Note: Our Labor Walk will launch from a different location on this date — Manassas]
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Canvass Launch Hosted by ATU Local 689
Saturday, October 19 @ 9:00am NoVa Labor HQ, 4536 B John Marr Drive, Annandale
Breakfast and lunch are served.
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NoVa Labor Retiree Phone Bank and Meeting
Wednesday, October 23 @ 12:00pm – 3:00pm
NoVa Labor HQ, 4536 B John Marr Drive, Annandale
A meeting to launch a NoVA Labor Retiree Chapter will take place following phone banking on Wed., October 23rd. [Note: Retiree phone banking will take place every Wednesday from 12 to 2 until the election.]
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Meet & Greet for Karen Corbett Sanders cohosted by Elizabeth & Mike Holm and Sue & Rick Genuario
Friday, October 11 @ 7:00pm – 9:00pm
6400 Boulevard View, Alexandria, VA
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Sheriff Stacey Kincaid Event with Former Governor Terry McAuliffe
Saturday, October 12 @ 1:45pm – 4:00pm
9320 Ox Road, Lorton, VA 22079 (Note: this is NOT route 123).
RSVP Now
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Join Jeff McKay and Walter Alcorn for a Joint Reception
Saturday, October 12 @ 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Hosted by Suzanne Rothwell 2058 Kedge Drive, Vienna
Click here to RSVP
or contact:
[email protected]; (804) 296-2156
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Fundraiser for Delegate Paul Krizek
Saturday, October 12 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Home of Ray & Shaista Mahmood,
4290 Neitzey Pl Alexandria VA
RSVP Now
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Reception Supporting Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust with Special Guest Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton
October 13 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm Address to be provided upon RSVP Now
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Leader Filler-Corn’s 5th Annual Food Truck Fest
October 13 @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm Fair Winds Brewing Company 7000 Newington Road Suites K & L, Lorton
House Democratic Leader Eileen Filler-Corn is again hosting her much anticipated 5th Annual Food Truck Fest! Please join us for delicious food and craft beverages from local vendors! RSVP Now
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Join Kathleen Murphy for a fundraiser with Tipper Gore!
Monday, October 14 @ 6:30pm – 8:30pm
The Home of Sue Henry & Carter Phillips,
Arlington VA (address provided upon RSVP)
RSVP Now
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Fundraiser for Karen Corbett Sanders hosted by Kristen Amundson
Wednesday, October 16 @ 7:00pm
Home of Karen & Ted Stone,
8024 East Boulevard Drive, Alexandria
RSVP Now
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Candidate Forum: Hunter Mill School Board Candidates, and Senate Districts 32 and 33
Sunday, October 13 @ 3:00pm
Reston Community Center,
2310 Colts Neck Rd Reston
Melanie Meren is the Democratic endorsee for Hunter Mill School Board. Janet Howell and Jennifer Boysko are incumbent Democratic candidates for Senate Districts 32 and 33, respectively.
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters-Fairfax Area. For a complete listing of LWV-Fairfax Area candidate forums, please click HERE.
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Televised Candidate Forum: Fairfax Commonwealth's Attorney
Monday, October 14 @ 8:00pm Fairfax Public Access Channel 10 Inside Scoop
Steve Descano is the Democratic candidate for Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney.
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters-Fairfax Area. For a complete listing of LWV-Fairfax Area candidate forums, please click HERE.
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Candidate Townhall:
Dranesville Supervisor and House of Delegates District 34
Wednesday, October 16 @ 6:30pm
Great Falls Grange,
9818 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls
John Foust is the incumbent Democratic candidate for Dranesville District Supervisor. Kathleen Murphy is the incumbent Democratic candidate for House District 34.
Sponsored by the Great Falls Citizens Association.
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Candidate Forum: Senate District 39 and House Districts 39 and 43 (Lee District)
Wednesday, October 16 @ 7:00pm
Middle School Lecture Hall,
Hayfield Secondary School,
7630 Telegraph Rd. Alexandria
George Barker is the incumbent Democratic candidate for Senate District 39. Vivian Watts and Mark Sickles are incumbent Democratic candidates for House Districts 39 and 43, respectively.
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters-Fairfax Area. For a complete listing of LWV-Fairfax Area candidate forums, please click HERE.
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Candidate Forum: Providence District Supervisor and School Board Member
Wednesday, October 16 @ 7:00pm
Providence District Community Center,
3001 Vaden Dr Fairfax
Dalia Palchik is the Democratic candidate for Providence District Supervisor. Karl Frisch is the Democratic endorsee for Providence District School Board Member.
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters-Fairfax Area. For a complete listing of LWV-Fairfax Area candidate forums, please click HERE.
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Candidate Forum: Dranesville District Supervisor and School Board Member, and House District 34
Thursday, October 17 @ 7:00pm
McLean Community Center,
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean
John Foust is the incumbent Democratic candidate for Dranesville District Supervisor, Elaine Tholen is the Democratic endorsee for Dranesville District School Board Member. Kathleen Murphy is the incumbent Democratic candidate for House District 34.
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters-Fairfax Area. For a complete listing of LWV-Fairfax Area candidate forums, please click HERE.
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Candidate Forum: Mason District Supervisor and School Board Member, and House District 49
Thursday, October 17 @ 7:00pm
Woodrow Wilson Library, Community Room, 6101 Knollwood Dr. Falls Church
Penny Gross is the incumbent Democratic candidate for Mason District Supervisor. Ricardy Anderson is the Democratic endorsee for Mason District School Board Member. Alfonso Lopez is the incumbent Democratic candidate for House District 49.
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters-Fairfax Area. For a complete listing of LWV-Fairfax Area candidate forums, please click HERE.
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Saturday, October 19
Fighting for Fairfax Campaign Events: Reston (Hunter Mill Dist.), Vienna (Providence Dist.), Alexandria (Lee Dist.)
Coordinated Canvasses in Reston (Hunter Mill Dist.)
Rhadhika’s House, 2505 Charlestown Ln, Reston
Launch Times: 10:00 AM & Noon Mobilize HERE
Coordinated Canvass in Vienna (Providence Dist.)
Home of Helen Catchings, 2531 Lakevale Dr., Vienna
Launch Time: 2:00 PM Mobilize HERE
Coordinated Canvasses in Alexandria (Lee Dist.) South Region Coordinated Office, 6821 Richmond Hwy
Launch Times: 10:00 AM & Noon Mobilize HERE
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Sunday, October 20 @ 11:00am & Noon
Fighting for Fairfax Campaign Events: Herndon (Hunter Mill Dist.), Oakton (Providence Dist.), Alexandria (Lee Dist.)
Coordinated Canvasses in Herndon (Hunter Mill Dist.)
Dulles Village Centre Starbucks, 2465 Centreville Rd, Herndon Mobilize HERE
Coordinated Canvasses in Oakton (Providence Dist.)
FCDC Coordinated Office, 2942 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton Mobilize HERE
Coordinated Canvasses in Alexandria (Lee Dist.) South Region Coordinated Office, 6821 Richmond Hwy Mobilize HERE
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Reception to support Steve Descano, Democratic Candidate for Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney
Special Guests Atty General Mark Herring, and future Supervisors Rodney Lusk & Walter Alcorn
Thursday, October 17 @ 6:30pm
Dominion Room at the Tower Club, Suite 1700, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr., Tysons VA
RSVP Now
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Fundraiser in Support of Senator Jennifer Boysko with Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton!
Friday, October 18 @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Home of Maggie Godbold & Steve Bershader,
12011 Bennett Farms Court, Oak Hill
RSVP Now
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Evening of Appetizers for Dan Helmer with Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton
Saturday, October 19 @ 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Lone Magnolia Farm
Address Given on RSVP
Hosted By: Judith Pfennig & Dave Denson Ann Bennett
RSVP Now
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Del. Karrie Delaney’s Equali-Tea With Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton
Sunday, October 20 @ 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Reid Residence, 4224 Petal Court, Fairfax VA RSVP Now
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Reception in support of Kathleen Murphy & Wendy Gooditis!
Sunday, October 20 @ 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Home of Lindsey Davis Stover McLean, VA (address provided upon RSVP)
RSVP Now
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Karen Keys-Gamarra Fundraiser with Elizabeth Guzman!
Sunday, October 20 @ 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Private Home in Centreville (address provided upon RSVP)
RSVP Now
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In-Person Absentee Voting
Government Center Schedule:
September 20 – October 16: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (open until 7:00pm on Thursdays)
October 17 – November 1: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 7:00pm (Closed Monday, October 14 in observance of Columbus Day)
Saturdays, October 5 – November 2 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location:
- Fairfax County Office of Elections, 12000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax
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Satellite Voting Schedule:
October 17 – November 2: Monday – Friday, 3:00 – 7:00pm
Saturdays, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Locations:
- Providence Community Center, 3001 Vaden Dr, Fairfax
- Franconia Governmental Center, 6121 Franconia Rd, Alexandria
- McLean Governmental Center, 1437 Balls Hill Rd, McLean
- North County Governmental Center, 1801 Cameron Glen Dr, Reston
- West Springfield Governmental Center, 6140 Rolling Rd, Springfield
- Mason Governmental Center, 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale
- Mount Vernon Governmental Center, 2511 Parkers Ln, Alexandria
- Sully Governmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly
- Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Hwy, Lorton
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Tuesday, October 15:
Voter Registration Deadline (In Person/By Mail) 5:00 PM.; Online: 11:59 PM More info
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Tuesday, October 29:
Deadline to apply to receive an Absentee Ballot (apply by online, by mail, or fax)
More info
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Dan Lagana, Chair
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