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  VADEMS · [email protected]
January 18, 2023 at 2:45 PM

Taking back the majority

expanding the map   Folks, The Virginia Public Access Project has run an analysis on the estimated vote share that the newly drawn House and Senate districts would’ve had in past statewide elections. They found there are as many as 8 districts that would be MAJOR battleground distric…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
January 17, 2023 at 11:39 PM

These are the battlegrounds in 2023

the route to the majority   Folks, According to the Virginia Public Access Project, there are three races that will decide who holds the majority in the Virginia Senate — SD 24, SD 30, & SD 31. These new districts were decided by 3 points or less in 2021 and will be where to figh…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
January 17, 2023 at 3:35 PM

Glenn Youngkin just doesn’t get it

so let’s show him.   Friend, Glenn Youngkin just doesn’t get it… People across the Commonwealth have shown time and again that they reject Youngkin’s dream of banning abortion in Virginia. At the ballot box and with peaceful protest, people are making their voices heard but it isn’t …
  VADEMS · [email protected]
January 16, 2023 at 11:01 PM

Dr. King’s legacy

Picking up the torch   We stand on the shoulders of giants — none more so than those of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today presents us with the opportunity to reflect on the liberties that Dr. King and so many dedicated their lives to giving us. As we see a new generation…
  Jenn McClellan · [email protected]
January 13, 2023 at 9:27 PM

re: Our special election

Election Day is less than six weeks away, and we can’t sprint through the finish line without your help.   Friend, let me introduce myself: My name is Jennifer McClellan and I’m running to represent Virginia’s Fourth District in a special election that is just 39 days away. Virginian…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
January 13, 2023 at 7:23 PM

Vision for Virginia

ICYMI: Dems respond to Youngkin   Folks, We wanted to make sure you saw the Democratic response to Glenn Youngkin’s State of the Commonwealth address. Click here to watch the response! The difference between Glenn Youngkin’s GOP and our Virginia Democrats couldn’t be clearer. Gov. Yo…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
January 12, 2023 at 9:15 PM

Protecting Virginia’s values will take all of us

VADEMS’ work never stops   Our work at the Democratic Party of Virginia never stops, team. Between the General Assembly session, special elections, primaries, and elections every November, the staff at the DPVA are always working to elect Democrats and make Virginia a safe and welcom…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
January 11, 2023 at 10:46 PM

Glenn Youngkin is officially going after your abortion rights

Youngkin seeks ban in this year’s General Assembly   Folks, Glenn Youngkin isn’t being quiet about his goal of banning abortion. Tonight, he asked the General Assembly during his State of the Commonwealth address to send him a bill that would ban abortion. Delegate Marie March and Se…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
January 11, 2023 at 6:23 PM

The General Assembly just gaveled in

The fight for 2023 begins NOW.   Folks, The 2023 General Assembly Session just gaveled in – following an outstanding night of victories in yesterday’s Special Elections in HD-35 & SD 07. These wins prove once again that Virginians reject the divisive and destructive policies that…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
January 10, 2023 at 5:21 PM

Session starts tomorrow

abortion rights are at stake   Folks, The 2023 General Assembly session starts tomorrow and we wanted to remind you what’s at stake as legislators convene in Richmond. For the GOP, the name of the game is abortion rights. Republicans, Delegate Marie March and Senator Travis Hackworth…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
January 9, 2023 at 6:45 PM

Tuesday’s Elections

It’s time to get out the vote across the commonwealth!   Friends, Until this week, the most noteworthy thing Travis Hackworth has done since joining the Virginia Senate in 2021 is proposing a bill that would have weakened the rights and protections of transgender and nonbinary studen…
  VA Dems Election Team · [email protected]
January 8, 2023 at 11:52 PM

Tuesday’s Elections

It’s time to get out the vote across the commonwealth!   Folks, It’s Get Out The Vote time in Virginia! The upcoming special elections in HD-24, HD-35, and SD-07 are really important — not just for the people who live in those districts, but for the Commonwealth as a whole. Holding o…
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
January 8, 2023 at 8:23 PM

Fwd: Abortion is on the Ballot Next Week

Abortion rights hang in the balance in the Virginia Senate.   Team, We wanted to make sure you saw this email we sent last week explaining what's at stake in the special election in SD-07 on Tuesday. There are only a few days left to make an impact on this critical race — can we coun…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
January 7, 2023 at 11:08 PM

Virginians are Voting!

Help us get out the vote in VA-04   Folks, Yesterday was the start of Early Voting in the Special Election for VA-04 – and Virginia Democrats are FIRED UP to send Sen. Jennifer McClellan to Washington. But, believe it or not, there are Democrats out there that don’t know about the el…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
January 7, 2023 at 7:46 PM

The Abortion Fight in Virginia

Session starts in 4 days & the GOP is fighting to ban abortion in VA   Folks, Republicans in the General Assembly are going after abortion rights in Virginia. GOP Del. Marie March has proposed legislation that would create a total ban on abortion and Del. John McGuire introduced …
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
January 6, 2023 at 11:08 PM

Two-year Anniversary of the January 6 Attack

Two years later, Democrats are still working to bring accountability to those who perpetrated the insurrection.   Folks, Today marks the two-year anniversary of the assault on the U.S. Capitol, a violent insurrection perpetrated by far-right domestic terrorists. One of the most harro…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
January 5, 2023 at 9:17 PM

Youngkin’s Tax Handout for the Ultra-Wealthy

Today, Youngkin announced his tax plan, cutting tax rates for his rich donors.   Folks, Glenn Youngkin announced today that he’ll be pursuing major tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy friends and donors that propelled him to the governorship. This is exactly the sort of self-serving polit…
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
January 4, 2023 at 7:15 PM

Abortion is on the Ballot Next Week

Abortion rights hang in the balance in the Virginia Senate.   Folks, Abortion rights are on the ballot next week. The race in SD-07 could decide whether or not reproductive freedoms are preserved in the Commonwealth. Democrats’ majority in the Virginia Senate is razor-thin. It’s ess…
  Virginia Dems · [email protected]
January 4, 2023 at 2:03 PM

Less than ONE WEEK

Virginians are already heading to the polls to elect Aaron Rouse.   Folks, In just six days, voters will deliver a verdict in the hotly contested SD-07 race, a campaign that could decide the fate of reproductive rights in the Commonwealth. Voters are already heading to the polls as e…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
January 2, 2023 at 7:03 PM

All Eyes on Virginia (again)

The first U.S. election of 2023 is almost here – and it’s in Virginia.   Folks, The first U.S. election of 2023 is almost here – and it’s in Virginia. On January 10, there will be special elections in SD-07, HD-24, and HD-35. And, while it’s important to win all three races, the race…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
January 2, 2023 at 12:30 AM

Kicking Off 2023

With your help, we’re ready to hit the ground running in 2023.   Folks, Happy New Year! We’ve said it a million times – 2023 is going to be a big year for Democrats in the Commonwealth. We’re going to retake the State House, expand our majority in the State Senate, and win local rac…
  Nick Scott & Liam Watson · [email protected]
January 2, 2023 at 12:15 AM

Thank You for a Great 2022

With 2023 underway, we want to share our gratitude for all that you did in 2022.   Folks, With 2023 underway, we want to share our gratitude for all that you did in 2022. Your support of VADEMS allowed us to stop the VA GOP from pushing their agenda through the General Assembly unch…
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
January 1, 2023 at 2:25 AM

Goodbye, 2022

It’s our last chance to meet the moment and hit our December 2022 goal.   Team, In just a few hours, we’ll say goodbye to 2022. It was a big year for Democrats in Virginia, but 2023 will be even bigger. We need to expand our State Senate majority, retake the State House, and continue…
  Virginia Dems · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 10:01 PM

Only 7 hours until our December deadline!!

The end of the month is almost here – and so is 2023.   Hey Team, The end of the month is almost here – and so is 2023. We have only 7 more hours until January is upon us, and we still need to raise $1,214 if we’re going to hit our December goal. Our ability to win the special electi…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
December 30, 2022 at 9:25 PM

Auld Lang Syne, Democrats

Democrats have had a busy 2022.   Folks, As the year comes to an end, we have plenty of Democratic accomplishments to reflect on. Enshrining marriage equality in federal law, passing meaningful gun safety reforms, and all that was encompassed by the Inflation Reduction Act – Democrat…
  Virginia Dems · [email protected]
December 30, 2022 at 2:39 PM

BREAKING: Trump Tax Returns Released

The Democrats leading the House Ways & Means Committee deliver transparency to the American people.   Folks, The Democrat-led House Committee on Ways and Means released former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to be viewed by the American public. After years of obfuscation, th…
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
December 30, 2022 at 1:24 AM

We need YOUR locality to be represented

Democrats across the Commonwealth are needed if we’re going to hit our goal.   Friends, Our December end-of-month goal is approaching – and hitting this goal is critical if Democrats are going to retake SD-07 in the special election next month. We’re working to build strong Democrati…
  VA Democrats · [email protected]
December 29, 2022 at 12:26 AM

The first elections of 2023

Virginia is home to 2023’s first-in-the-nation Special Elections.   Friends, Virginia will be home to the first three elections of 2023. In SD-07, HD-24, and HD-35, Virginians will be the first Americans to head to the polls next year – and in politics, momentum is everything. That’s…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
December 27, 2022 at 2:12 PM

We're only $3,852.25 from our goal

We MUST hit our December goal if we're going to head into 2023 with the momentum we need to win.   Folks, There are only four more days left in 2022 – and we already know that 2023 is going to be a BIG year in Virginia for Democrats. That’s why it’s so critical that we hit our Decemb…
  Virginia Dems · [email protected]
December 26, 2022 at 5:50 PM

The End of 2022 Approaches...

With less than a week until 2023, we need your help to hit our December goal   Folks, In many ways, 2022 has been a blur – with a historically active legislative session in Congress, special elections across the Commonwealth, and, of course, the “red wave” that wasn’t. Now, with only…
  Susan Swecker & Team DPVA · [email protected]
December 24, 2022 at 10:20 PM

Virginia Democrats are ready to tee off in 2023!

  Folks, After our office holiday excursion to TopGolf, Virginia Democrats are ready to head into 2023 swinging! Merry Everything, Susan Swecker and Team DPVA DONATE MAKE A MONTHLY GIFT   [content goes here]         unsubscribe Democratic Party of Vi…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
December 22, 2022 at 4:16 PM

Let’s Send McClellan to Congress!

It’s time for us to make history and elect Virginia’s first black Congresswoman.   Folks, The 27,900 ballots across Virginia’s fourth congressional district have been tabulated – and the people of VA-04 have decided OVERWHELMINGLY that Sen. Jennifer McClellan is the right choice to …
  VADEMS · [email protected]
December 21, 2022 at 8:52 PM

Getting Ready for a Fight in VA-04

Even as Dems are counting ballots, the challenge of running against a GOP extremist is still ahead.   Folks, Volunteers in Virginia’s fourth congressional district are still hard at work counting ballots from yesterday’s Democratic Firehouse Primary. But even as we await results from…
  VA Democrats · [email protected]
December 19, 2022 at 11:11 PM

BREAKING: Trump Referred for Charges

The challenge of holding the January 6 insurrection leaders accountable is far from over.   Folks, Today, the January 6 Committee referred former President Donald Trump to the Department of Justice on four criminal charges. Obstruction of an Official Proceeding Conspiracy to Defrau…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
December 19, 2022 at 8:48 PM

Chag Sameach, Democrats!

Happy Festival of Lights to our Jewish Brothers and Sisters!   Folks, Chag Urim Sameach! Or, Happy Festival of Lights! We celebrate the season of Hanukkah with our Jewish brothers and sisters across the Commonwealth. During this time of togetherness, we hope that the light of the me…
  VADEMS HQ · [email protected]
December 18, 2022 at 11:30 PM

ICYMI: Glenn Youngkin proposes abortion ban in state’s budget

We must stop this from becoming law   Team, Glenn Youngkin knows that he can’t get his anti-abortion legislation past our Democratic brick wall in the Virginia Senate, so he’s trying to circumvent our elected representatives and put a measure in place in the budget that would install…
  Team VADEMS · [email protected]
December 18, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Abortion access is at stake

We need to flip SD-07 to protect Abortion rights in VA   Folks, Abortion isn’t technically on the ballot in SD-07 this January, but it might as well be. Jen Kiggans’ seat in the Virginia Senate is an open seat and a special election will be held on January 10th to replace her. Right …
  VADEMS · [email protected]
December 16, 2022 at 6:21 PM

BREAKING: Youngkin sets aside TAXPAYER DOLLARS to jail women and doctors

In his latest attempt to lay the groundwork for a 15-week abortion ban, Youngkin sets aside money to lock up women and doctors   Folks, In his latest attempt to restrict access to reproductive healthcare, Glenn Youngkin introduced a budget that sets aside TAXPAYER DOLLARS to jail wom…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
December 15, 2022 at 10:24 PM

Special Elections are tricky

We must hold on to this seat   Folks, Special elections are tricky to predict. History tells us that we shouldn’t take them for granted - with Democrats barely winning or even outright losing in “safe” districts across the Commonwealth and our nation. No matter who ends up as our nom…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
December 15, 2022 at 1:26 AM

No Off Season in Virginia Politics

In Virginia this year, the flood of Special Elections should keep us all on our toes.   Folks, In Virginia politics, there’s usually an “off season.” Between the General Election in November and the start of the General Assembly session in January, most political organizations in the…
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
December 14, 2022 at 9:27 PM

And there it is: the VA GOP’s total abortion ban

HB 1395 would ban abortion statewide, without ANY exceptions.   Folks, Far-right state delegate Marie March just pre-filed HB 1395, a bill for the upcoming General Assembly session that would make abortion in the Commonwealth illegal – without any exceptions. When Roe was struck down…
  VA Democrats · [email protected]
December 13, 2022 at 9:31 PM

BREAKING: Biden Signs Respect for Marriage Act

This landmark civil rights bill is just a start.   Folks, Today, the President signed the Respect for Marriage Act, a landmark civil rights bill. The Respect for Marriage Act ensures that all states must recognize marriages between same-sex and interracial couples, protecting civil …
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
December 13, 2022 at 4:25 PM

Date Set for Primary in VA-04

On December 20, Dems will head to the polls to decide who their nominee will be in VA-04.   Folks, Last night, the Fourth Congressional District Democratic Committee voted unanimously to hold a Firehouse Primary to determine its nominee for the upcoming Special Election to fill the u…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
December 12, 2022 at 7:16 PM

CORRECTION: [BREAKING: Special Election Scheduled for VA-04]

We need to organize NOW to ensure we send another Democrat to the nearly even-split U.S. House.   Folks, The Special Election for Virginia’s 4th Congressional District will be held on February 21st, 2023. A previous email stated the Special Election in VA-04 would take place on Febru…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
December 12, 2022 at 6:16 PM

REAKING: Special Election Scheduled for VA-04

We need to organize NOW to ensure we send another Democrat to the nearly even-split U.S. House.   Folks, A Special Election has been called to fill the unexpired term of the late Congressman A. Donald McEachin. With a razor-thin Republican majority in the U.S. House, it’s more critic…
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
December 11, 2022 at 9:16 PM

2023 Will Determine Abortion Rights in the Commonwealth

The future of Virginians’ right to choose will be determined by what happens in 2023.   Friends, In 2023, Democrats will have the opportunity to safeguard and protect reproductive rights in the Commonwealth – even as the GOP is working overtime to undermine these rights by introducin…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
December 11, 2022 at 4:16 AM

Trump’s Latest Criminal Headache

The recent guilty verdict against the Trump Organization is no surprise for the world’s biggest fraudster.   Folks, The guilty verdict on multiple counts of tax fraud and falsification of business documents that was read against the Trump Organization this week comes as no surprise. …
  VADEMS · [email protected]
December 11, 2022 at 2:11 AM

All eyes are on 2023

Electing Aaron Rouse is CRITICAL if Dems are going to capture the momentum in 2023.   Folks, With Rev. Warnock’s victory in Georgia’s runoff race, the 2022 election cycle is officially over – and the 2023 election cycle has already begun. The first 2023 elections in the entire countr…
  Democratic Party of Virginia · [email protected]
December 10, 2022 at 12:24 AM

2024 is closer than you think

With the next presidential election right around the corner, we need your help more than ever to defeat Trump.   Folks, Donald Trump, the disgraced former president and namesake of the Trump Organization that was just convicted of tax fraud and falsifying business documents, is tryin…
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
December 9, 2022 at 1:45 PM

VA’s Dems Vote YEA on Marriage Equality

The Respect for Marriage Act passes the House with UNANIMOUS Democratic support!   Folks, Virginia’s entire Democratic delegation in the U.S. House voted YEA on the Respect for Marriage Act – now, the bill is on its way to the White House, where President Biden will sign it into law…