VADEMS · [email protected]

February 23, 2023 at 9:15 PM

GOP Del. Byron: “Abortion is not healthcare”

We need to beat this GOP extremism   Folks, On the floor of the House of Delegates, Del. Kathy Byron said “Abortion is not healthcare. To believe that abortion is healthcare, you must believe that pregnancy is a disease”. This is today’s Virginia GOP. They’re a party that Virginia c…

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

February 22, 2023 at 10:22 PM

2023’s most important elections

Virginia has elected its first black woman to Congress.   Folks, The 2023 elections are well underway and the stakes are higher than ever. We’ve had THREE attempts by Republicans to ban abortion so far this year, a $201 million error with public education funds, and Youngkin cutting …

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

February 22, 2023 at 4:16 PM

BREAKING: McClellan Wins in VA-04

Virginia has elected its first black woman to Congress.   Folks, The Associated Press has called the special election in VA-04 – and Congresswoman-elect Jennifer McClellan is officially on her way to Washington, D.C.! This is a historic victory. Congresswoman-elect McClellan is the …

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

February 21, 2023 at 9:05 PM

Youngkin Admin Investigating AP African American Studies.

  Folks, Glenn Youngkin is doing his best “Tall Ron DeSantis” impression, y’all. We all know that the Florida governor recently banned the teaching of AP African American Studies, but folks, desperate to not be outdone, Glenn Youngkin has hopped on the bandwagon. He’s told his Educa…

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

February 21, 2023 at 12:09 AM

do you agree with Glenn Youngkin?

Do you want law enforcement to have your healthcare information?   Folks, Glenn Youngkin and the Virginia GOP made national headlines last week when Youngkin directed the Republican-controlled House of Delegates to block a bipartisan bill that would have protected period tracker app …

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  DPVA · [email protected]

February 20, 2023 at 9:04 PM

we can make history together

chip in before it’s too late!   Folks, Tomorrow Virginia Democrats can make history. With your help, Senator Jennifer McClellan will become the first black woman to represent the Commonwealth of Virginia in Congress. We have one more day to ensure that this historic election is won a…

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

February 20, 2023 at 12:16 AM

No nonsense – you’re needed

The time to pitch in is now   Folks, We’re gonna give it to y’all straight: 2023’s elections are important. We can’t afford to ignore them. Virginia has THE most important elections in the nation and the results WILL decide abortion rights in the Commonwealth. We need to act NOW. Tha…

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

February 19, 2023 at 9:45 PM

Youngkin is too radical on abortion

we can stop him, together.   Folks, Gov. Youngkin's extreme stance on reproductive healthcare and a woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions has become so radical that President Biden has issued a statement: This just serves to highlight the importance of Virginia's 2023 …

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

February 19, 2023 at 12:16 AM

Representation Matters

help us win this historic election   Folks, There has never been a Black Woman who has represented Virginia in Congress. Jennifer McClellan will be the first. Representation matters and it's on us, and the voters in VA-04, to break that glass ceiling and send Senator McClellan to Con…

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

February 18, 2023 at 9:37 PM

[Special Election] GOTV Starts Today

help us win this historic election   GOTV STARTS TODAY! That means that it’s time for us to get out the vote and we need everyone’s help. This election is critical, the people of the Fourth Congressional District are choosing the person who will represent them in Washington for the n…

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  DPVA Election Team · [email protected]

February 18, 2023 at 12:34 AM

It's GOTV Weekend

Volunteer with Jennifer McClellan   Folks, The special election to send Sen. Jennifer McClellan to Congress is on Tuesday! It's GOTV Weekend and we need as many folks as possible knocking on doors and making phone calls to get voters to the polls! Here is a link to McClellan for Cong…

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

February 17, 2023 at 9:45 PM

4 days until election day

It’s crunch time     Folks, There are only 4 days left until polls close in VA-04, and every minute until then is critical. We’ve said it before, Folks – we can’t afford to lose this seat. This year, Virginia has some of the most critical races in the nation. This is one of them. Sen…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

February 16, 2023 at 9:15 PM

The Most Important Elections this year

NEW Senate Rating   Folks, Elections Daily has released its first set of ratings for the 2023 Virginia Senate elections and there’s good news and bad news. Here’s the good news: Democrats' path to 20 seats in the Senate is straightforward. But here’s the bad news: 20 seats won’t cut…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

February 16, 2023 at 3:17 PM

Youngkin against protecting menstrual data from law enforcement

what’s next?   Folks, FIRST: In Glenn Youngkin’s proposed budget he set aside $50,000 to jail women who receive abortions and the doctors who provide their care. THEN: The VA GOP followed that up by killing a bill, that the Senate Democrats passed, that would prevent data from perio…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

February 15, 2023 at 11:46 PM

GOP Primary is Officially ON

Grab your popcorn, folks.   Folks, Well, 2024 seems to have arrived early. With anti-abortion extremist Nikki Haley entering the fray, the 2024 GOP primary is officially underway. So what does this mean for us, Democrats? Aside from having something to grab our popcorn and watch, th…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

February 15, 2023 at 8:23 PM

We have to make this happen in VA-04

Less than a week left!   Folks, We’re less than a week out from the special election in VA-04 and we need all hands on deck. Senator Jennifer McClellan is ready to represent Virginia on Capitol Hill, but she needs everyone behind her to win. If we want to prove to the GOP we aren’t b…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

February 14, 2023 at 10:25 PM

Happy Valentine's Day from the VADEMS!

seasons of elections   Happy Valentines Day from the VADEMS! The 2023 election season is kicking off! With so much on the line, these elections are the most important in the nation this year. Can we count on you to chip in and show your love for Democratic candidates? Love, Kacie Bo…

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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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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