VADEMS · [email protected]

August 3, 2022 at 6:08 PM

GOP Plan: LGBTQ rights are next to go

Virginia Democrats need your help to protect LGBTQ rights from Ted Cruz, Clarence Thomas   Folks, The GOP has told us time and time again what their next target is, now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned – it’s time we listened to what they’ve been saying. We need every Virginia to…

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

August 2, 2022 at 4:15 PM

SURVEY: Do you support protecting abortion access?

With the right to bodily autonomy under assault in VA and across the nation, we want to hear your voice.   Folks, We’re all still reeling from the catastrophic Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned a woman’s constitutional right to b…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

July 31, 2022 at 6:13 PM

Only 100 days left!

Hard at work   100 DAYS LEFT! Folks, You heard that right! There are only 100 days left until the November election. It’s crunch time for Virginia Democrats. The entire nation is looking to us to see how we will bounce back from last year, and it's time to show that we are still the …

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

July 29, 2022 at 7:23 PM

Still need 56 donors to hit our monthly goal!

After all that has happened this month, we are still 56 donors shy of our monthly goal   Folks, The end of July is approaching at breakneck speed. Election Day is just over three months away – and the future of the Democratic agenda hinges on whether or not we’re able to keep the U.S…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

July 29, 2022 at 4:01 PM

July Fundraising Numbers

Almost there…   Hey friends, We told you at the beginning of this month that we needed to raise $50,000 in the month of July to keep up with our fundraising goals for the year. Right now, we’re $9,000 short of that goal. With July coming to an end, we are asking for your help to make…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

July 27, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Three months left!

It’s game time!   Hey friends, July is almost over and that means we have just about three months left before the midterms in November. Everyone here at the Democratic Party of Virginia is working hard to ensure that we re-elect our Democrats in Congress, particularly our Congresswom…

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  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]

July 27, 2022 at 8:02 PM

The best way to support Virginia Democrats

Become a Sustainer today!   Folks, Recurring donations are gold to a political organization or campaign. The Democratic Party of Virginia relies heavily on small-dollar and recurring contributions to get us through election day running critical programs like our Voter Protection, Loc…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

July 27, 2022 at 6:31 PM

What's on the line in 2022

It'll take all of us to retain the progress we've made in VA   Folks, We need to win big in November. A lot of people nationally are looking at Glenn Youngkin’s win last year as proof that Trump and the GOP aren’t the vocal minority. The NRCC is pouring money into Virginia to beat Co…

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

July 25, 2022 at 11:00 PM

STRAW POLL: Who would have your vote VA-02?

Rep. Elaine Luria v. Jen Kiggans   Folks, Rep. Elaine Luria, a 20-year Navy veteran and small business owner, is up for re-election this year. After two decades serving her country in uniform, she’s served as our Congresswoman from Virginia’s 2nd district since 2019. During this time…

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  Chairwoman Swecker · [email protected]

July 25, 2022 at 9:15 PM

Virginia Democrats need your help

We need to send our three congresswomen back to Washington to protect our rights   Folks, It’s the end of July, and election season is in full swing. We’ve got a lot of crucial races in Virginia this year, and once again the eyes of the nation are on the Commonwealth. Control over th…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

July 25, 2022 at 7:30 PM

It’s hot out there

We need climate change action TODAY.   Folks, It’s hot out there. Virginia’s going through a record heat wave, as is the rest of the globe. There are wildfires in Europe, India had it’s hottest spring on record, London just broke its all-time record temperature, and it was 111 degree…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

July 25, 2022 at 4:01 PM

POLL: Approve or Disapprove of Glenn Youngkin?

After a tumultuous few weeks, we want to hear YOUR thoughts on Glenn Youngkin’s job performance.   Folks, It’s been a rough few weeks for Glenn Youngkin. He announced a proposed 15-week ban on abortion – while saying that he’d sign ANY abortion restriction that landed on his desk, se…

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

July 24, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Yesli Vega Planning to Slash the Affordable Care Act

1.3 million Virginians could lose protections if she wins.   Folks, Every day there seems to be yet another example of the difference between Abigail Spanberger and her challenger Yesli Vega. Vega has criticized the Affordable Care Act and said that she would dismantle it, if voters …

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  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]

July 24, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Who would you vote for in VA-10?

Rep. Jennifer Wexton v. Hung Cao   Folks, Jennifer Wexton has been a tireless public servant on behalf of Virginians. She spent years serving as a prosecutor, as an advocate for children, as a State Senator, and, since 2019, as the Congresswoman representing Virginia’s 10th district.…

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  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]

July 23, 2022 at 7:01 PM

Who are you voting for in VA-07?

Spanberger v. Vega   Folks, Abigail Spanberger has devoted her professional life to service. Prior to being elected as a member of Congress for two terms, she served our country as a CIA officer, a Federal Agent, and a teacher. She’s fought for the people of Virginia every day that s…

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  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]

July 23, 2022 at 3:02 PM

VA Congressmen vote AGAINST Same-Sex Marriage Bill

With the Supreme Court poised to overturn the right to marriage equality, all GOP congressmen in Virginia voted against protecting it.   Folks, Recently, the U.S. House passed the Respect for Marriage Act, the first step in codifying the right to marriage equality for all Americans. …

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

July 22, 2022 at 10:30 PM

Gov. “Gone” Youngkin

Glenn Youngkin has become Virginia’s absentee governor   Hey Folks, We’ve been wondering what Glenn Youngkin’s go-to in-flight movie choices are as flies around the country prepping his presidential bid. “Gone with the Wind?” Perhaps “Gone in 60 Seconds?” One thing we do know: Glenn …

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  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]

July 22, 2022 at 7:45 PM

Ted Cruz & Glenn Youngkin: the anti-LGBTQ duo

Cruz and Youngkin take aim at marriage equality   Hey Folks, Just weeks after overturning Roe v. Wade and enacting abortion bans across the country, the GOP has turned their sights to a familiar target: same-sex marriage. Recently Ted Cruz said this: “In Obergefell the Court said, 'n…

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  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]

July 20, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Glenn Youngkin Appoints Confederate Apologist

Youngkin’s newest member of the Virginia Board of Historic Resources has some unconventional views on the civil war.   Hey Folks, Glenn Youngkin’s newest appointee to the Virginia Board of Historic Resources, Ann McLean, is worth getting to know. Glenn Youngkin’s tacit approval of he…

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

July 20, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Abortion Rights are Hanging by a Thread in Virginia

The one-seat Democratic majority is all that stands between the GOP and a ban on abortion in the Commonwealth.   Hey Folks, After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Glenn Youngkin and the VA GOP have made it very clear that their goal is to ban women’s access to abortion acros…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

July 19, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Virginia No Longer #1 For Business

Youngkin loses VA’s distinction as business superpower   Folks, They say that the third time’s the charm, but it appears the Governor may have missed the memo. After two years of being named the #1 state for business, Glenn Youngkin ran a campaign on the idea that the Virginia econom…

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

July 18, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Virginia Trending Towards GOP?

Not on our watch.   Folks, This week, The Hill published an article claiming that Virginia was trending towards the GOP. With the election of Glenn Youngkin last November, the Virginia GOP has turned their sights towards three House districts currently held by Democratic women. With …

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  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]

July 17, 2022 at 6:01 PM

Glenn Youngkin Lies About Same Sex Marriage

It’s a simple question, Governor.   Folks, Last weekend, Glenn Youngkin was asked plainly on CBS’s Face the Nation if he would take the necessary steps to protect same-sex marriage in Virginia, in the event that the conservative-packed U.S. Supreme Court were to overturn Obergefell v…

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  Virginia Dems · [email protected]

July 16, 2022 at 7:01 PM

Folks, it’s crunch time.

The deadline is getting closer!   Folks, We are getting closer to reaching our mid-month fundraising goal! With only a few days left until our deadline, we here at the DPVA are crunching to make sure we raise another $5,000 before the weekend is up. Meeting our fundraising goals is a…

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  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]

July 15, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Donald Trump on 2024: “I’ve already made that decision”

NOW is the time to start building Democratic coalitions in the Commonwealth   Hey Team, Surprising no one, disgraced former president, Donald Trump, appeared in New York Magazine earlier this week to discuss the 2024 presidential campaign. Here’s what he had to say when asked what wo…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

July 15, 2022 at 8:02 PM

Deadline Approaching

It takes all of us   Friends, It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through July! In just a few months, we’ll be heading to the polls to elect Democrats up and down the ballot here in the Commonwealth. There is so much on the line this midterm cycle: reproductive freedom, civil …

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

July 14, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Mid-Month Update

Only 13% to goal… we need your help   Friends, We’ve got some disappointing news. At the start of this month, we told you that we needed to double what we raised in June. After raising $25,000 in June, our July goal was set at $50,000. Now, halfway through the month, we’re only 13% o…

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  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]

July 13, 2022 at 7:01 PM

Democrats, delivering for YOU

We need to let folks know what Dems have been doing for them   Hey team, Our elected Democrats have been hard at work, concentrated on making America a place that works for everyone. And right now, our focus is all on making sure that we let folks know about these achievements. Democ…

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

July 12, 2022 at 6:31 PM

Rep. Elaine Luria v. Jen Kiggans

Who do YOU want representing Virginian values?   Hey folks, The contest in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional district is starting to heat up. In the race between Rep. Elaine Luria and Jen Kiggans, one thing is clear: on the issues that matter to Virginians, there’s no mistaking the obviou…

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  Nick Scott · [email protected]

July 11, 2022 at 7:01 PM

A long week at DPVA

I’m asking you directly for your help   Hey Folks, It’s been a long week here at Virginia’s Democratic HQ. Let’s recap a bit: Glenn Youngkin started signaling his intention to run for President, meeting with mega donors and headlining events out of state. After Roe v. Wade was overt…

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  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]

July 10, 2022 at 7:01 PM

Protecting Abortion Rights in your town

We need support from the commonwealth to protect the commonwealth   Folks, Glenn Youngkin is already at work planning to strip abortion rights from Virginians. From Abingdon to Accomack and Arlington, every Virginian will have their rights taken away from them if Gov. Youngkin gets h…

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  VA Democrats · [email protected]

July 9, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Glenn Youngkin 2024

Glenn Youngkin seems to be preparing his presidential bid…already   Talk about failing up… Despite his lackluster first six months in office, it seems that Glenn Youngkin has already given up on the challenging job of governing Virginia. Instead, it looks like he’s taking his brand o…

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  VA Democrats · [email protected]

July 8, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Trump Family is Coming to Virginia

We MUST send a message to let them know that they are NOT welcome here   Friends, Donald Trump Jr. and his little brother, Eric Trump, will be coming to Virginia Beach this weekend, touring with their headlining cohort of insurrectionists. We’re asking Virginians like YOU to show the…

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

July 7, 2022 at 5:01 PM

POLL: Do you support Virginians’ right to an abortion?

We need you to share YOUR voice   Hey folks, In the wake of the Supreme Court’s dramatic decision to overturn 50 years worth of precedent protecting a woman’s right to choose, folks like you voiced their outrage. Since then, Glenn Youngkin has promised to sign “ANY” bill restricting …

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

July 6, 2022 at 7:02 PM

We need to get serious about November

VA Dems must DOUBLE what we raised in June   Hey team, We wanted to pass along an update on our fundraising progress for the critical elections this November. Here’s the situation: The good news: We had our best fundraising month so far this year! The bad news: We need to DOUBLE what…

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

July 5, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Campaign Season has STARTED!

Ready…Set…*WIN*   🚨🚨 CAMPAIGN SEASON HAS OFFICIALLY STARTED! 🚨🚨 Hey friends, It’s official – campaign season in Virginia has BEGUN! We’re on the fast track to November now, and we have key races all over the Commonwealth that need our attention. Can we count on you to kick off this c…

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  VA Democrats · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 4:06 PM

[SURVEY] Should the U.S. Senate end the filibuster to protect abortion?

We need to hear from Democrats like you!   Folks, President Joe Biden recently announced his support for an exception to be made to the Senate’s filibuster rules for bills protecting abortion rights and other privacy-related rights. This exception would allow the U.S. Senate to codif…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

June 29, 2022 at 4:01 PM

We MUST hit our monthly goal to be ready for November!

Despite the worrying headlines, we still need help meeting our monthly goal   Folks, It’s been a busy month here in Virginia politics. We’ve seen many worrying headlines, even in just the last few weeks: Yeslie Vega, a radical and a January 6 denialist, won her primary in VA-07, an…

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  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]

June 27, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Clarence Thomas isn’t done taking away rights

He wants to go after LGBTQ rights next…   Folks, Clarence Thomas isn’t done taking away rights - he wants to go after same-sex marriage and contraception. He wrote the following in Friday’s Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v Wade: "In future cases, we should reconsider all …

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  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]

June 26, 2022 at 4:20 PM

VA GOP in their own words

we need your help to defend abortion rights in Virginia   Folks, here are some of the most prominent Virginia Republicans in their own words on Roe v Wade being overturned. Democrats won't go back — rush a donation now to help us defend abortion in Virginia from these folks: Governor…

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  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]

June 25, 2022 at 7:16 PM

this fight isn't over

protect Abortion in Virginia   Folks, Yesterday was horrible. A day that will live long in our memory as the first time in our lives that our children now officially will have fewer rights than their parents. It was made worse by the comments of our Governor, who laid out his plan to…

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  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]

June 24, 2022 at 3:45 PM

Roe v Wade overturned

Here’s what you need to know.   Folks, this is a hard email to write. Republicans got their wish. The Supreme Court, packed with craven partisan justices, a majority of whom were placed on the bench by presidents that didn't win the popular vote, just struck down Roe vs Wade. This de…

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  Andrew Whitley · [email protected]

June 23, 2022 at 8:01 PM

We could lose again

Dems are losing ground in blue areas   Folks, Yesterday Sabato’s Crystal Ball updated their ratings for three key races in the House this year — They moved VA-10 from Safe Democratic to Likely Democratic. This is a worrying trend — all three of Virginia's competitive districts have t…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

June 22, 2022 at 4:01 PM

GOP nominee in VA-02

Help us protect Rep. Elaine Luria   Folks, Republicans across the 2nd congressional district just nominated Jen Kiggans. She’s an extremist in sheep's clothing, just like Glenn Youngkin, and we need everyone’s support to defend VA-02. Rush a donation to help us reelect Elaine Luria! …

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  VADEMS Campaign Team · [email protected]

June 21, 2022 at 9:01 PM

The General Election starts today

Defend VA-02 & VA-07   Folks, Polls close for the GOP Primary in VA-02 & VA-07 in a couple of hours — we need to be ready for whichever extremist they nominate to take on Representatives Elaine Luria and Abigail Spanberger. The General Election starts today. Chip in now to pr…

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  Andrew Whitley · [email protected]

June 16, 2022 at 2:01 PM

the youth vote dropped off last year

reengage this crucial voting bloc!   Folks, In non-presidential years, fewer people turn out to vote. Last year was no different. While we saw record turnout numbers for a Virginia Gubernatorial election, turnout still paled in comparison to 2020, especially among younger Virginians.…

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  Shyam Raman · [email protected]

June 15, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Deadline Tonight

help us meet our mid month goal   Folks, Today is the last day to chip in and help us meet our mid-month deadline! There is less than a week before the GOP primaries in VA-02 and VA-07 and we can’t afford to go into this General Election season without your support. Grassroots suppor…

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

June 13, 2022 at 8:16 PM

Eight Days

Chip in to fight against dark money   Folks, In eight days the GOP will nominate their extremists to run against Elaine Luria and Abigail Spanberger. No matter who we end up facing in the coming months Virginia Democrats need to be ready to fight tooth and nail to protect these seats…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

June 10, 2022 at 8:46 PM

What will you do?

Help the VADEMS defend our democracy   Folks, Members of the Republican Party continue to spread the lies and conspiracy theories that the 2020 election was stolen. Last night's January 6th Committee hearing was powerful and it laid things out pretty plainly. First — After losing the…

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  Team VADEMS · [email protected]

June 9, 2022 at 9:16 PM

Youngkin Approval Poll

response requested   Folks, Glenn Youngkin is off to a hot start — and it looks like he can’t stand the heat of the Governor’s Mansion… In the first six months of his term, he has attacked high school students, tried to cut teacher pay, created a chaotic work environment for state em…

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