Manassas & Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee

Although two of our nine Democratic candidates were not elected this year, seven of our candidates were victorious in what had been predicted to be a difficult year, both nationally and locally, for the Democratic Party’s election prospects. Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton was elected to her third term in the U.S. House of Representatives with vote shares of 56.3% in Manassas and 60.5% in Manassas Park. In Manassas Park, incumbent Democratic…

Democratic Nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives, 10th Congressional District of Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton has been serving the people of Northern Virginia and Shenandoah Valley for two decades as a prosecutor, advocate for abused children, state Senator, and now a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia’s 10th District. In her legal career, Jennifer served as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for Loudoun County,…

APRIL 30, 2022 UPDATE:   The nomination caucus is cancelled because only two candidates filed for the three nomination slots.  Congratulations to incumbent Manassas Park council members Alanna Mensing and Haseeb Javed, our official Democratic nominees for the November 2022 General Election. CALL TO CAUCUS TO NOMINATE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOR CITY OF MANASSAS PARK CITY COUNCIL FOR THE NOVEMBER 2022 GENERAL ELECTION 1. Call.  Pursuant to Code of Virginia Section 24.2-510…

The 2020 Manassas Park City Candidates Forum will be held on Sunday, October 18, 3-5 PM, at the Manassas Park Community Center, 99 Adams St, Manassas Park in the Banquet Room. Residents can learn more about the local candidates for Mayor and Council in the 2020 election. Council Members Alanna Mensing and Preston Banks are sponsoring this non-partisan event. The Forum Schedule:3:00 PM: Mayoral candidates3:45 PM: break4:00 PM: City Council…

In November 2020, the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park will each hold separate local elections for the Mayor and three City Council members in each city. Below are brief descriptions of the Democratic candidates we’ve nominated and the independent candidates we’ve endorsed for those eight local seats. To view the candidate’s campaign website or Facebook page, click on the headline for that candidate. Candidates for Election in Manassas Park:…

November 6, 2018 was another banner day for Manassas and Manassas Park Democrats, as 6 of our 7 Democratic nominees and all 3 of our endorsed candidates for the Manassas School Board won their elections to public office. At the top of the ticket statewide, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D) handily won re-election against his Republican opponent, Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chairman Corey Stewart.  Moreover, Kaine’s vote shares…

Manassas Park City Council Candidates’ Forum Thursday, November 1, 2018, 7 – 9 pm Manassas Park Middle School, 8202 Euclid Ave. Join city council candidates Preston Banks, Michael Carrera, Haseeb Javed, and Alanna Mensing to discuss their view and vision for the city and the issues facing it. Questions can be submitted in advance or at the beginning of the forum. This event will be held in the auditorium. It…

Fundraising Reception for Alanna Mensing and Haseeb Javed, Our Democratic Candidates for the Manassas Park City Council Sunday, September 30, 2018, 3-5 PM Meet the candidates at a friendly reception supporting their candidacy for Manassas Park City Council Guest Speakers: Manassas Park Mayor Jeanette Rishell Manassas Park School Board Chair Rachel Kirkland State Senator Jeremy McPike Manassas Park Council Member Donald Shuemaker Sunday, September 30, 2018, from 3:00 PM –…

Equality Virginia has scheduled three events in Manassas and Prince William County between June 17 and 21.  All LGBT residents and allies are encouraged to participate. On Saturday, June 17, Equality Means Business will recognize and celebrate LGBT-friendly businesses in downtown Manassas, starting at Bad Wolf Public House, 9406 Battle St, Manassas at 11:00 am. On Monday, June 19, help fill the Manassas City Council Chambers at 7:15 pm, when…

RESOLUTION OF THE MANASSAS AND MANASSAS PARK CITIES DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF MANASSAS OMNILINK BUS SERVICE Whereas half of all Manassas Omnilink trips, according to PRTC data, are commutes to work; whereas bus transit benefits and attracts the businesses that employ these bus commuters by helping to ensure a stable, reliable work force; whereas the Omnilink service brings more customers to our local businesses; and whereas many jobs…