Team DPVA · [email protected]

August 30, 2023 at 2:56 PM

Fall is coming...

With leaves falling and temperatures dropping, it’s clear that September is just around the corner. That being said, we still haven’t met our August fundraising deadline. So we’re asking. Will you please donate today and help us reach our end-of-August goal? We have until midnight tomorrow.   …

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

August 27, 2023 at 5:28 PM

Abortion is on the ballot in VA

What this year’s Virginia elections are really about is abortion. DPVA Chairwoman Susan Swecker was just quoted in an article published by The New Republic stating that, “The Senate blue brick wall was the only thing that stopped us in the last two years from banning abortion in Virginia. We can…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

August 24, 2023 at 3:12 PM

how to stop Youngkin

With early voting less than a month away, this election is no longer something to think about in the future. It’s here. And if we don’t ramp up our efforts across the commonwealth, there is a real risk that Virginia’s future could be decided by a bunch of MAGA Republicans.   Friend, …

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

August 22, 2023 at 2:58 PM

Voting starts in one month

If you’re as fired up about this election as we are, you’ll be thrilled to learn that early voting starts one month from today! It's no secret - this election is going to decide the fate of the ENTIRE Virginia Legislature, and that means that Virginia Democrats need to show up.   Fri…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

August 17, 2023 at 2:32 PM

our supporters

Something that we try to never take for granted at the DPVA is how incredible our supporters are. When we need help, you all show up. Whether it’s volunteering and knocking on doors, or something as simple as donating to one of our fundraising emails. Instead of focusing on making sure our child…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

August 15, 2023 at 3:48 PM

running out of time

We have less than three months before the fate of Virginia’s Legislature is decided. Which means we have less than three months to raise the resources we need for critical election infrastructure, and right now our August numbers are falling short! Instead of focusing on making sure our children…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

August 13, 2023 at 6:15 PM

Virginia Public Schools

The Commonwealth of Virginia boasts some of the best public schools in the nation, but if MAGA Republicans get their way that could all change. Instead of focusing on making sure our children have every resource available, the GOP is shrieking about which bathroom a trans kid can use. Instead of…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

August 9, 2023 at 6:27 PM

Ohio

As our nation grapples with the ramifications of the Supreme Court’s decision to end federal protection of reproductive freedom, we are witnessing in real time how voters are responding. Yesterday’s vote in Ohio was a HUGE win. Republicans were pushing legislation that would make it significantl…

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  Donna Brazile · [email protected]

August 6, 2023 at 6:48 PM

never before

I’m reaching out today asking you to join me in supporting the Democratic Party of Virginia. As a former chair of the DNC I’ve seen a lot, and never before have I seen the level of division and misinformation being perpetuated by our MAGA adversaries.   Friend, I’m reaching out today…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

August 3, 2023 at 7:37 PM

TBTL funded!!!

We’re thrilled to announce that because of all of your support, we’ve fully funded our Take Back The Legislature digital program. This is exactly what Virginia Democrats coming together looks like, and this is how we’re going to win back the legislature this November!   Friend, We’re…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

July 31, 2023 at 5:05 PM

We’re within reach!

Right now we’re within reach of fully funding our Take Back the Legislature program. If we can raise another $8,390 by midnight tonight, we’ll be there! Can you please make a donation today and join us? The ENTIRE Virginia legislature is up in the air this November. Regardless of which party tak…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

July 30, 2023 at 5:51 PM

We’re running out of time!

Funding our Take Back the Legislature program will be critical to our efforts to win back the majority this November. We had hoped to achieve this by the end of July but we’re running out of time fast. The ENTIRE Virginia legislature is up in the air this November. Regardless of which party take…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

July 27, 2023 at 2:52 PM

What AI is saying about our TBTL program

Technology is playing an increasing role in almost every aspect of life. We as an organization can choose to lean into that fact, or resist. Which is exactly why we created our Take Back the Legislature (TBTL) program. We’re using cutting edge technology to communicate with Virginia voters throu…

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  Ralph Northam · [email protected]

July 25, 2023 at 7:15 PM

The Democratic Party of Virginia needs our help!

It is with great urgency that I’m reaching out to you today. I know you remember the joy Virginia Democrats shared in 2019 when we won back the General Assembly for the first time in over twenty years.   Friend, It is with great urgency that I’m reaching out to you today. I know you…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

July 20, 2023 at 3:28 PM

Take Back the Legislature!

As we get closer and closer to Election Day, it’s becoming clear just how tight these races are going to be. A single Delegate seat could determine whether the Virginia Legislature is held by a Democratic majority or a Republican majority.   Friend, As we get closer and closer to Ele…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

July 16, 2023 at 6:09 PM

Why us?

I’m about to ask you to make a donation towards our mid-July fundraising goal, but first I’d like to explain why. The ENTIRE Virginia legislature is up in the air this November. Regardless of which party takes control, it will be by a razor thin margin. Which means we need to be as impactful and…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

July 11, 2023 at 2:23 PM

Let’s get with the program!

At the end of the day, control of the Virginia Legislature comes down to numbers. It has nothing to do with which races get the most press, or which races raise the most money.   Friend, I’m reaching out today to talk about our new TBTL program!   Our Take Back the Legislature (or TB…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

July 6, 2023 at 5:40 PM

we’re thrilled

We wanted to reach out to say a big THANK YOU for your response to our end-of-quarter fundraising efforts. The road to November is going to go by fast, and we know how important it is to have such dedicated Democratic supporters in our Commonwealth.   Friend, We wanted to reach out t…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 2:18 PM

BBQ Chicken

I’m sure you’re tired of receiving end-of-quarter fundraising emails, so today I’m sending you a step by step recipe for BBQ Chicken instead. If you’d like to donate, please click here.   Friend, I’m sure you’re tired of receiving end-of-quarter fundraising emails, so today I’m sendi…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

June 29, 2023 at 3:05 PM

Less than 48 hours

We are now just $2,880 away from our end-of-quarter goal, but we have less than 48 hours to reach it. Consistently meeting our fundraising goals is absolutely necessary for us to continue the work we do throughout Virginia – so I’m asking, can you help?   Friend, We are now just $2,8…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

June 28, 2023 at 3:28 PM

EOQ update

With the Primary and Blue Commonwealth Gala behind us, we must now shift all of our focus to winning in November. I’ve heard rumors of an unprecedented number of out-of-state GOP donors trying to sway the results in our Commonwealth, and it’s critical we do everything we can to prevent them.   …

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

June 20, 2023 at 3:21 PM

Don’t forget to vote today!

Today is the Virginia Democratic Primary Election, and we wanted to make sure you had a plan to vote if you haven’t already. If you have any questions about where to vote, how to vote, or what type of ID you can use click here.   Friend, Today is the Virginia Democratic Primary Elect…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

June 16, 2023 at 3:41 PM

One week!

It’s almost here – the Blue Commonwealth Gala hosted by the DPVA is next Friday and we only have 50 seats left! If you haven’t already reserved a ticket, click here. We’ve put a lot of effort into making this an event that you don’t want to miss. After Tuesday’s Primary, this will be a great way…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

June 15, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Staying on track

The staff and I are working around the clock but we sure could use your help. Right now we’re $2,480 behind our mid-June goal, and we only have until midnight tonight to reach it! Can we count on your support?   Friend, The staff and I are working around the clock but we sure could …

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

June 13, 2023 at 4:43 PM

It’s not too late!

With our Blue Commonwealth Gala just around the corner on June 23rd, we wanted to reach out and remind you that it’s not too late to reserve a ticket!   Friend, With our Blue Commonwealth Gala just around the corner on June 23rd, we wanted to reach out and remind you that it’s not to…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

June 8, 2023 at 5:27 PM

Gala speaker update!

June 23rd will be here before you know it, and we wanted to give you all an update on the Blue Commonwealth Gala speaker slate!   Friend, June 23rd will be here before you know it, and we wanted to give you all an update on the Blue Commonwealth Gala speaker slate! If you haven’t al…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

June 6, 2023 at 5:47 PM

Two Weeks!

This November we choose the fate of our Commonwealth, but first we must choose our candidates. We are now just two weeks away from the Democratic Primary on June 20th, and it’s absolutely critical that we show up and vote.   Friend, This November we choose the fate of our Commonweal…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 5:26 PM

one more nudge

We’re thrilled with the outpouring of support we’ve received headed towards our May fundraising deadline. This is what Virginia Democrats coming together looks like, and this is why we are going to win up and down the ticket this November.   Friend, We’re thrilled with the outpouring…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

May 30, 2023 at 3:07 PM

Everything we can

Simply put, we can’t afford to let Republicans win this November. We’ve fought too hard to allow our progress to be thrown out with the bathwater. I’m reaching out today hoping you will help the DPVA reach our May fundraising goal, because without your help we won’t succeed.   Friend…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

May 24, 2023 at 5:26 PM

I’m worried

I’ll keep this incredibly short. I’m reaching out to ask for your help because I’m worried about our May fundraising numbers still. With all the incredible staff and programs we have at the DPVA, I cringe at the idea of having to make any cuts – and I cringe even more at the idea of Republicans …

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

May 22, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Special Guest Congressman Thompson!

Mississippi Congressman Bennie G. Thompson will be joining us at our Blue Commonwealth Gala as a guest speaker next month!   Friend, Mississippi Congressman Bennie G. Thompson will be joining us at our Blue Commonwealth Gala as a guest speaker next month!      A longtime leader in D…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

May 18, 2023 at 6:28 PM

BIG news!

We are thrilled to announce Paul Begala as a guest speaker at our Blue Commonwealth Gala next month!   Friend, We are thrilled to announce Paul Begala as a guest speaker at our Blue Commonwealth Gala next month!     Paul’s experience and credentials speak for themselves. From being …

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

May 17, 2023 at 4:57 PM

building programs

When we email asking for resources, it’s because we need them. While top of the ticket candidates traditionally receive the most attention, we believe that every race from school board to city council is critical to shaping our Commonwealth’s future.   Friend, When we email asking fo…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

May 15, 2023 at 3:28 PM

Going all in

I’m emailing you today to ask for your help. To be as direct as possible, our April fundraising numbers have us extremely concerned.   Friend, I’m emailing you today to ask for your help. To be as direct as possible, our April fundraising numbers have us extremely concerned. If we lo…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

May 11, 2023 at 7:40 PM

Elections have consequences

electing Democrats means protecting abortion in Virginia   Friend, Elections have consequences. Virginia’s 2023 voters will decide whether the General Assembly will act as a rubber stamp and approve Republican’s worst ideals or if Democrats will continue to stand as a brick wall to p…

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

May 5, 2023 at 3:47 PM

Early Voting has BEGUN!

  Friend, Early Voting in the Commonwealth has BEGUN! Virginia Democrats are heading to the polls starting today to select their nominees for the House of Delegates and Virginia Senate, as well as a host of other local constitutional offices. That’s why it’s so critical that we rais…

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  VADemocrats · [email protected]

May 4, 2023 at 11:29 PM

Virginians, unite! We need your help to take down the Death Star!

  Friend, Virginians, unite! We need your help to take down the Death Star! Are you tired of feeling like the Empire always wins in Virginia? It's time to join the Rebel Alliance (a.k.a. the Democratic Party of Virginia) and help us take down the Death Star (a.k.a. Republican antics…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

May 4, 2023 at 6:47 PM

May the fourth be with you

  Folks, The GOP has long served as a devious empire, cutting corners and using Republican dark money to keep a grip on power, at the expense of the most vulnerable members of our community. Just like the Empire, they seek to strip our rights and crush democracy. They’re chomping at…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

May 4, 2023 at 3:49 PM

On the road to Election Day.

  Folks, Republican Congressional representatives from Virginia voted to slash Pell Grants for up to 162,900 Virginia students. This decision could have a devastating impact on the lives of thousands of students and their families. In the 2023 election, we have the opportunity to fi…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

May 2, 2023 at 6:13 PM

On the road to Election Day.

  Folks, Democrats are working hard to elect leaders who will fight for working families, protect our environment, and promote equal rights for all. We know what our values are and we know they are shared by so many in our Commonwealth. We need your help to make sure our message rea…

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  VADEMS HQ · [email protected]

May 1, 2023 at 8:15 PM

Trump is threatening reproduction rights. Again.

  Trump: "We'll get something done" on abortion This past Thursday, Trump announced that if he were to win the 2024 presidential election, he would move forward with a nation-wide abortion ban. Donald Trump has made his stance on abortion crystal clear: he is staunchly anti-choice a…

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  VADEMS HQ · [email protected]

May 1, 2023 at 12:30 AM

today and in the future

  Friend, Today and everyday, Virginia Democrats are fighting to elect progressive, Democratic champions who will protect our progress and are ready to make our Commonwealth into the best version it can be. We’re laser focused on the General Assembly elections in November. There may…

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

April 30, 2023 at 8:45 PM

The work these emails fund is incredibly important

  Friend, The work these emails fund is incredibly important. From Organizing teams and the Data staff that give them the best information so we can turn out as many Democrats as possible to the Communications team and the Training Department that work to provide context, talking po…

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  Sen. Tim Kaine · [email protected]

April 29, 2023 at 1:46 PM

Building a Brighter Commonwealth

  Friend, I am committed to building a better future for the people of our great Commonwealth. I am proud to work with the Virginia Democrats in our shared mission to make progress on issues like access to quality health care, job creation, protecting our environment, and promoting …

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

April 27, 2023 at 11:41 PM

Democrats are doing big things.

  Friend, The 2024 Presidential Election is right around the corner! We're reaching out to ask for your support in electing Democrats in Virginia. The past few years have shown us just how important it is to have leaders who are committed to working for the people they represent. Fr…

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  Nick Scott via DPVA · [email protected]

April 27, 2023 at 7:46 PM

Thank you for your support.

  Friend, As the end of the month approaches, I want to take a moment to thank you for your unwavering commitment to the Democratic Party in Virginia. Your support has been critical in our mission to build a brighter future Virginia. But we still have half the year to go, and much m…

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

April 26, 2023 at 11:33 PM

It's been a heck of a week

and it's only Wednesday   Team, it’s been a heck of a week. And it’s only Wednesday. Tucker’s out at Fox, Biden’s running for re-election, Disney is suing DeSantis, and end-of-month fundraising deadlines are right around the corner. Virginia Democrats have more important things to th…

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

April 25, 2023 at 10:33 PM

Biden Announcement

  Friend, Did you see the news? Joe’s running for President in 2024! The pathway to the White House runs through Virginia and we need to make sure that we deliver our 13 electoral votes for President Biden and Vice President Harris! That means we have to build a big blue wave in Vir…

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

April 25, 2023 at 7:00 PM

President Biden is running

  Folks, President Biden announced his re-election campaign this morning. The pathway to the White House will run through Virginia again in 2024 — with a critical Senate race and three toss-up Congressional seats on the ballot, Virginia is already shaping up to be a crucial battlegr…

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  VADEMS · [email protected]

April 24, 2023 at 11:30 PM

$17,347 left to raise

  END OF MONTH DEADLINE: APRIL 30th - 11:59 PM GOAL REMAINING: $17,347 DONATE TODAY! We are just 6 days away from our end-of-month deadline and we need your help now more than ever. With the 2023 elections right around the corner, it's critical that we have the resources to suppor…

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