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  Nick Scott via DPVA · [email protected]
February 14, 2023 at 7:17 PM

I can do the math

the GOP are going after abortion rights   Folks, We already knew that Glenn Youngkin’s budget called for money to be set aside to jail women who get abortions. Now, they want law enforcement to be able to gain access to menstrual cycle tracking apps. I’ll admit that I don’t have a de…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
February 13, 2023 at 11:34 PM

#JENNERGY

Folks in VA-04 are fired up and ready to help elect Jennifer McClellan.   Folks, In eight days, Virginians will head to the polls once again. This time, it’ll be in VA-04 to elect Sen. Jennifer McClellan to U.S. Congress – adding one more Democrat to Virginia’s congressional delegati…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
February 13, 2023 at 7:26 PM

The First 2023 Delegate Race Ratings

Elections Daily: “It’s a Pure Tossup.”   Folks, Elections Daily has released its first set of ratings for the 2023 Virginia House of Delegates races, and the news has us floored: it’s a complete tossup. 50/50. A dead heat. Anyone’s game. Control of the House of Delegates for the fina…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
February 12, 2023 at 7:13 PM

The most important elections of 2023

Virginia 2023   Folks, The MOST important elections of 2023 are right here in Virginia! Every seat in both the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates are on the ballot this year. We need to build a grassroots coalition in order for us to see big gains in November. We’re counting on y…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
February 11, 2023 at 11:16 PM

building a grassroots movement

will you join us?   Folks, The things the Biden-Harris administration has achieved in the past two years have been historic. A whopping 12,000,000 jobs in the past two years and a 3.4% unemployment rate, the lowest rate in over 50 years. We want to see more economic gains, job creati…
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
February 11, 2023 at 7:10 PM

10 Days left

Special Election on Feb 21   Folks, There are only 10 days left until the special election in VA-04  and we have to make these next few days count. We need Democrats from all over the Commonwealth to mobilize behind Jennifer McClellan to deliver a decisive victory on the 21st. We can…
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
February 11, 2023 at 12:35 AM

take our survey

tell us what’s important to you in the 2023 elections   Folks, It’s important that everyone’s voices are heard. This year, Virginia has some of the most critical races in the country and we need all hands on deck. But, the DPVA wants to know what is important to YOU. The only way we …
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
February 10, 2023 at 9:55 PM

Virginia is THE battleground.

These races are the most important in the nation.   Folks, Here are three critical things you need to know about Virginia’s elections in 2023. Virginia is THE battleground in the nation right now. a. Republicans hold a majority of statewide elected offices 3-2 b. Virginia’s Congress…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 9, 2023 at 11:04 PM

Ginni Thomas is back at it again

keep right-wing radicals out of Virginia   Folks, What do Glenn Youngkin and Ginni Thomas have in common? They both wanted to have a right-wing conspiracy theorist sitting on the Virginia Board of Education. Suparna Dutta was appointed by Gov. Youngkin last year and has not been shy …
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 9, 2023 at 8:32 PM

Volunteering with Jennifer McClellan

Let's get out the vote Virginia!   Folks, The special election to send Sen. Jennifer McClellan to Congress is less than two weeks away! That means there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer and ensure we send another Virginia Democrat to Congress! Here is a link to McClellan for …
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 8, 2023 at 8:50 PM

The Good and the bad

GOP Rep. Bob Good makes a disgrace of himself at the SOTU   Folks, Last night at the State of the Union, President Biden delivered a world-class address, speaking directly to the concerns facing so many American families. Meanwhile, GOP Rep. Bob Good delivered a performance that lef…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 8, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Let's finish the job

  Folks, Last night, President Biden gave his first State of the Union Address to a divided Congress. During his speech, President Biden brought out the greatest hits: the list of accomplishments made during his first two years in office. Bringing the nation out of a pandemic, creat…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 7, 2023 at 11:30 PM

Do you stand with Joe Biden?

Sign our card!   Hey Folks, Tonight is President Biden’s State of the Union address and instead of Nancy Pelosi standing behind the president, he’ll have Kevin McCarthy (cue groans). Before President Biden takes the stage, tell him you have his back. Add your name to stand behind Pre…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 7, 2023 at 9:25 PM

12 donations away...

We’re almost there.   Hey Folks, Y’all have done an excellent job of supporting us through the 2022 election season, but every new year is a new election year in Virginia. We need to meet our 2023 goals in order to keep our Commonwealth moving in the right direction. We need everyone…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 7, 2023 at 12:31 AM

Are you going to watch the State of the Union?

Tune in tomorrow at 9:00pm   Folks, We wanted to remind everyone that President Biden is giving his State of the Union tomorrow night! Under President Biden, Democrats are flying! We’ve added millions of new jobs, unemployment is at a 50-year low, capped insulin at $35 per month, bro…
  Team McClellan via DPVA · [email protected]
February 6, 2023 at 9:25 PM

making history

we’ll make this quick:   Friend, we’ll make this quick: In just 15 days, we have a chance to make history. Jenn McClellan is on the brink of becoming Virginia’s first Black woman to serve in Congress, and we can’t think of someone more capable or ready to break this glass ceiling. Bu…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 5, 2023 at 11:53 PM

Keeping the momentum

January was a great month for Democrats, lets's keep it going!   Folks, Joe Biden and Democrats across the nation knocked it out of the park in January! Biden adds 517,000 new jobs Unemployment drops to 3.4% nationally VADEMS expand majority in State Senate VADEMS block three anti-ab…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 5, 2023 at 7:44 PM

[Petition] Call on VA GOP to stop going after Abortion Rights

sign the petition   Folks, Abortion rights are under constant threat from the Virginia GOP! Add your name to our petition to show the VA GOP that Virginians believe in the right to choose! ADD YOUR NAME Please consider supporting the Democratic Party of Virginia as we fight t…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 4, 2023 at 11:23 PM

stopping the VA GOP in their tracks

will you support Virginia Democrats today?   Folks, We have the chance to take the majority in the House of Delegates back this year, stop the rest of Glenn Youngkin’s legislative agenda in it’s tracks, and protect the rights we hold so dear from GOP overreach. Will you support Virgi…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 4, 2023 at 7:56 PM

140 seats up for grabs

We can’t let these toss-ups land red.   Folks, Every year in the Commonwealth is an election year, which means we work all year round. This year all 140 seats in the General Assembly are on the ballot and there are 11 toss-ups that will be key targets this fall. Each race is critical…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 4, 2023 at 3:39 PM

Glenn Youngkin is wrong (again)

72% of Virginians agree   Folks, This week Glenn Youngkin made an appearance at the anti-abortion rally and told the crowd he was “incredibly disappointed” that Senate Democrats successfully protected Virginians’ right to an abortion. According to a recent Wason Center poll, 72% of V…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 2, 2023 at 11:27 PM

The true colors of the GOP

their main priority in 2023   “We’re going to take this issue all the way to the ballot box,” — Victoria Cobb, president of The Family Foundation of Virginia. Folks, The Republican crusade to strip the right to an abortion from Virginian women continued as the March for Life came to …
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 2, 2023 at 9:16 PM

Youngkin error puts schools in limbo

$201 million mistake.   Folks, On Tuesday, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported that Glenn Youngkin’s administration had created a $201 MILLION budget shortfall for Virginia public schools. This is yet another example of Glenn Youngkin’s incompetence. Will you commit your support to …
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 1, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Happy Black History Month Virginia!

  During Black History Month, we are reminded of the sacrifices made and victories won by Black Virginians that have made this Commonwealth what it is today. The Democratic Party of Virginia has always committed itself to electing candidates that believe in the inviolable dignity o…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
February 1, 2023 at 1:01 AM

Four Hours Away From Our First Deadline

The First Deadline of the Year is Tonight at Midnight   Hello Virginia Democrats! We are just FOUR HOURS away from our first critical deadline of the year! At this moment, the DPVA is just over a thousand dollars away from our January goal. Are you willing to close the gap and take …
  Jack Foley · [email protected]
January 31, 2023 at 10:31 PM

January is a critical deadline

We can’t afford to fall behind.   Friend, I cannot stress enough the importance of January. It’s a solid base for our work throughout the year – we can’t afford to fall behind if we want to see results come November. My job here at the DPVA is to make sure Virginians are energized a…
  Liam Watson · [email protected]
January 31, 2023 at 6:47 PM

Bridging the Rural-Urban Divide

We’re counting on your support.   Neighbors, This year, we’ve got a lot of highly competitive races in rural areas. Democrats have spent years building coalitions in traditionally Republican-held, rural districts – and now is our opportunity to capitalize on the inroads we’ve been m…
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
January 31, 2023 at 12:15 AM

Battleground Virginia

the only game in town   Friend, Right now, Virginia is THE battleground when it comes to abortion rights. There is no doubt about it, folks — Virginia is the only battleground state with state assembly seats on the ballot this year — and defending YOUR bodily autonomy will take winn…
  Randy Sprinkle · [email protected]
January 30, 2023 at 8:52 PM

Can Virginia Democrats count on you?

I’m asking   Hey y'all, We are just ONE DAY away from the first big fundraising deadline of the year. At this moment, your help is critical to us excelling as we dive into this election season. The GOP is working constantly to knock us out of our stride, but with your support we’ve …
  Shyam Raman · [email protected]
January 30, 2023 at 6:01 PM

We need you

We’re counting on your support.   Hey folks, We need your support. From outreach and volunteer training, to our local candidate’s program, we here at the Democratic Party of Virginia are working to make the Commonwealth a better place for everyone to call home. In the two years Democ…
  Nick Scott via DPVA · [email protected]
January 30, 2023 at 12:02 AM

Three days until 2023's first deadline

Help us hit this critical goal   Folks, I wanted to reach out and make sure you knew about the DPVA's upcoming deadline. We’ve only got three days to hit our first end of month goal of 2023 and we’re asking for your support! The only chance Democrats have to win in this year’s electi…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
January 29, 2023 at 8:58 PM

EOM Update

we have to reach our goals to win   Folks, The end of January is approaching fast and it is CRITICAL that we reach our first End of Month goal so we can ensure we have what we need to get Democrats all over the Commonwealth are energized and ready to vote. We are so close to reaching…
  Jenn (personal) · [email protected]
January 29, 2023 at 6:16 PM

The first test of 2023

We’re running an on-the-ground operation to reach every last Fourth District voter.   Friend, our special election marks the first test of 2023 for Democrats nationwide. With early voting already underway, we need all the support we can get to keep our voter outreach programs running…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
January 28, 2023 at 9:19 PM

Volunteering for Jennifer McClellan for Congress

Let's get out the vote Virginia!   Folks, Jennifer McClellan is the Democratic nominee for Congress in VA-04! We wanted to let you know about some great ways to get involved with her campaign and ensure we send another Virginia Democrat to Washington on February 21st! Here is a link …
  VADEMS · [email protected]
January 27, 2023 at 9:54 PM

Local Elections build the present and future

electing tomorrow’s leaders   Folks, Local elected officials are the backbone of our government. Not only are they the folks who decide to put up stop signs and build new roads, but they also have the potential to run for higher office. Before he was the Junior Senator from Virginia,…
  Kacie Boone · [email protected]
January 27, 2023 at 6:25 PM

My first fundraising email to you

My first goal is at the end of the month!   Folks, We’re all hands on deck here as the session is in full swing and our first fundraising deadline is right around the corner. We have a critical goal that needs to be met if Democrats are going to keep up the momentum that we’ve gained…
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
January 26, 2023 at 11:23 PM

VADEMS block abortion bans

Three abortion bans defeated   Folks, Earlier today, VADEMS blocked three abortion bans in the State Senate. This secures Virginian’s right to choose for 2023, but Republicans could take control next year and change it all. The GOP in the General Assembly are eager to implement an ab…
  Susan Swecker · [email protected]
January 26, 2023 at 5:44 PM

I’m asking

We need your help to put us over the edge   Folks, Protecting abortion rights will be one of the most important and consequential things Virginia Democrats do during my time as Chairwoman of the Democratic Party of Virginia. But to do that, to protect our Senate majority and win back…
  Jack Foley · [email protected]
January 25, 2023 at 7:32 PM

every part of the Commonwealth

reintroducing myself   Folks, I wanted to take a minute and send you this email for a few reasons — I wanted to reintroduce myself as the VADEMS new Political Director and I wanted to ask for your support. We’re planning on going to every part of the Commonwealth and speaking with as…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
January 24, 2023 at 11:01 PM

One Week from Deadline Day

Time flies when you’re saving abortion rights   Folks, It’s hard to believe that we’re almost through January already. Time flies when you’re saving abortion rights in your Commonwealth, apparently. However, with the end of the first month comes the first filing deadline for the VADE…
  Nick Scott · [email protected]
January 24, 2023 at 7:01 PM

one minute of your time

I’ll be short   I’ll be quick Folks, I’m writing to ask if you could chip in just $27, our average donation this year, to the Democratic Party of Virginia. Our online fundraising is driven by small dollar donors who believe in the Democratic Party and what we fight to gain and protec…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
January 24, 2023 at 12:05 AM

Will you step up for Washington?

It’s going to take everyone.   Folks, Democrats have long been known as the “big tent party,” a political party that works to make the nation a better place for everyone, not just a select few. We know that working to improve our communities requires everyone, especially those in th…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
January 23, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Staying on track

critical deadline approaching   Folks, Our first deadline of 2023 is coming up at the end of the month and it’s critical we come out of the gates swinging this year. There will be at least a dozen highly competitive races in the General Assembly this year, where the balance of power …
  VADEMS · [email protected]
January 22, 2023 at 9:38 PM

Roe v Wade’s 50th Anniversary

  Folks, Today we should be celebrating Roe vs Wade’s 50th Anniversary, guaranteeing the right to privacy and the right to an abortion. Instead, the GOP-packed Supreme Court overturned the established law, and state governments throughout the nation have passed draconic laws banning…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
January 21, 2023 at 10:53 PM

The GOP want to turn back the clock

will you join us?   Folks, Virginia Republicans hold the House of Delegates and only need to flip two seats to win the Senate from Democratic control. The VA GOP are throwing everything at flipping the Senate — will you join forces with the Democratic Party of Virginia to keep that f…
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
January 21, 2023 at 6:48 PM

Can we count on you?

help us deliver for Virginia   Folks, Will you chip in to help Virginia Democrats win this year? Our members are working for you right now in Congress, in the General Assembly, and in County, City, and Town Councils across the Commonwealth. Good things happen when Virginia Democrats …
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
January 21, 2023 at 12:17 AM

Reminder: What’s at stake in 2023

  Folks, The Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Dobbs, overturning Roe v Wade, has led to some state assemblies passing barbaric laws in many states, resulting in dangerous and disturbing stories of women who are unable to get life-saving care. An abortion ban, and the consequence…
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
January 20, 2023 at 9:06 PM

The 2023 Political Landscape

We’re asking for your support.   Folks, Here’s what the 2023 political landscape looks like in Virginia: The GOP holds the governorship, the Lt. governorship, and the Attorney General’s office, and holds a majority in the House of Delegates. Democrats hold the Senate of Virginia, the…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
January 19, 2023 at 7:31 PM

Flipping Seats

the only way we win in 2023   Folks, If we’re going to protect the Democratic progress in the Commonwealth, there is one thing we must do: FLIP SEATS. There is nothing more important for the future of this Commonwealth than Democrats winning in November. It’s the lynchpin to everythi…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
January 18, 2023 at 6:35 PM

Halfway There...

We need your help to put us over the edge   Folks, This is a critical month in Virginia politics. With the General Assembly session in full swing, it’s more important than ever that we do what we can to hit our fundraising targets as our legislators undertake the important business o…