Support Democrats in Special Elections This Tuesday
Update: The results of the January 10, 2017 special elections are posted here. Delegate Jennifer McClellan (D) was elected to the Virginia Senate (SD-9) with 91% of the votes cast , but Republicans won the SD-22 and HD-85 races with 54% and 53% vote shares, respectively. Unfortunately, special elections have low voter turnout; when the voters turn out, Democrats win.
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Because three members of the Virginia General Assembly were elected to Congress on November 8, special elections will be held on Tuesday, January 10 to fill their now-open seats in our state legislature. Democrats now have a good opportunity to pick up two of those seats–one in the Senate and one in the House–that were previously occupied by Republicans.
Ryant Washington, Democratic candidate in SD-22
Ryant Washington, the former Sheriff of Fluvanna County, is running in a three-way race against two conservatives in Senate District 22 in Central Virginia. With a Democratic pickup here, Democrats would immediately regain control of a tied (20 D-20 R) Virginia Senate, with our Democratic lieutenant governor, Ralph Northam. casting tie-breaking votes.
Cheryl Turpin, Democratic Candidate in HD-85
Educator Cheryl Turpin offers a chance for a Democratic pick up in House District 85, a purple district in Virginia Beach. By all accounts, Ms. Turpin is running a very strong campaign and will run again for this seat in the November general election, regardless of the outcome in Tuesday’s special election. With the House of Delegates now split 65 Rs to 34 Ds, an additional Democratic seat in the House would help the Democrats sustain Governor McAuliffe’s vetoes of bad Republican legislation.
Del. Jennifer McClellan, Democratic Candidate in SD-9
Finally, Democratic Delegate Jennifer McClellan.is a strong favorite to win the race for Senate District 9 in Richmond, a seat previously filled by now-Congressman Donald McEachin.
For more info on the three special elections, check out:
http://www.90for90.org/copy-of-u-s-senate-elect
Kudos to 2017 House of Delegates candidate Ken Boddye (HD-51) for posting the second article.
Wolfe & Sebesky Swearing-in Ceremony, Monday, January 9, 5:30 PM
Come celebrate the swearing in of our newly elected Democratic Manassas City Council members, Pam Sebesky and Mark Wolfe, at the Manassas City Council’s organizational meeting, Monday, January 9, 2017, 5:30 pm, in the Manassas City Hall council chambers, 9027 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110. Following the short Council meeting, the celebration will continue with heavy appetizers and a cash bar at Old Towne Sports Pub, 8971 Center St,…
Read more...Kahlon for Delegate (HD-13) Town Hall Meeting, Sunday, January 8, 2017, 2-4 pm
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Meet Mansimram S. Kahlon, a 2017 Democratic candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates District 13 (HD-13) seat, which includes all of Manassas Park, at his first town hall meeting . Mr. Kahlon invites members of the public to discuss all issues of concern, including his focus on education, economy, and equality. This event will take place this Sunday, January 8, from 2-4 pm at the Prince William Central Community…
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Ryant Washington for State Senate (SD-22) Phone Banks
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Note: In the interest of traffic safety, the phone bank that had been scheduled for January 5 has been cancelled. The Prince William County Democratic Committee is organizing two phone banks to get out the vote for Ryant Washington, the Democratic candidate in a January 10 special election to fill a vacant seat in the Senate of Virginia (Senate District 22). The phone banks will be held at the Prince…
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Prince William County General Assembly Delegation Public Hearing, Saturday, January 7, 2017
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Prince William County 2017 General Assembly Public Hearing The Prince William County Delegation to the General Assembly is holding a joint pre-2017 General Assembly Session public hearing for local residents to relate their concerns. All Prince William County, Manassas City, and Manassas Park residents and organizations are invited to attend and speak. Prince William County 2017 General Assembly Public Hearing Saturday, January 7, 2017 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. James…
Read more...Manassas Park Swears in New Mayor and Council Members, Tuesday, December 13
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The Manassas Park City Council will hold a swearing-in ceremony for its newly elected mayor, Jeanette Rishell, and three new council members, Hector Cendejas, Miriam Machado, and Donald Shuemaker, on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 6 PM at Manassas Park City Hall, One Park Center Court, Manassas Park, VA 20111, in the council chamber, immediately prior to a City Council special meeting at 7 PM. . Everyone is most welcome…
Read more...Community Conversation on Post-Election Unity, December 7
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Coming Together: How can Prince William heal? A special community conversation presented by InsideNoVa, the Muslim Association of Virginia, and the Prince William Chamber of Commerce. Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Dar Alnoor Islamic Community Center, 5404 Hoadly Road, Manassas, VA 20112 The 2016 election was divisive, both locally and nationally. This community forum featuring a diverse panel of community leaders will focus on ways that…
Read more...VRE Extension Public Meeting, December 7
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VRE Gainesville-Haymarket Extension Map The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) study to expand commuter rail service on the VRE Manassas Line and to possibly extend this service up to 11 miles into the Gainesville-Haymarket area will have its third public meeting on Wednesday, December 7, 6-8 pm, at Piney Branch Elementary School, 8301 Linton Hall Rd, Bristow VA 20136 (enter through Door 1). The meeting will provide an opportunity to comment…
Read more...Jolly Jamboree Fundraiser, December 17
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The Prince William Progress Coalition and the Prince William Democratic Women’s Caucus are hosting a “Jolly Jamboree” holiday fundraising event on Saturday, December 17, 3-6 pm, at 13211 Quate Lane, Woodbridge VA 22193. The sponsors request a $20 minimum donation. For more information, to RSVP, or to buy tickets, see: Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/658534310979740/ ActBlue ticket link: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/jollyjamboree2016
Read more...MMPCDC Covered-Dish Holiday Party, December 5
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In lieu of our December meeting, the Manassas & Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee will hold our first annual Covered-Dish Holiday Party on Monday, December 5, 2016 from 7:00 PM-10:00 PM at Stewart Davis’ home, 9305 Robson Dr, Manassas, VA 20110. MMPCDC will provide a HoneyBaked ham and turkey. We will have a champagne toast to our newly elected Manassas City Council Members and City Treasurer and Manassas Park City…
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