Shyam Raman · [email protected]

April 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Two ways you can help DPVA

Our volunteers are the heart of our movement — let's give them the support they deserve   Hey friend, This National Volunteer Week, I want to take a moment to thank the people who make our work possible: the volunteers who power everything we do. From knocking doo…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

April 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM

You’re invited: 2025 Barbara Johns Discussion & Reception

Join us for a powerful afternoon honoring Barbara Johns’ legacy!   Friend, We are excited to invite you to the Democratic Party of Virginia’s 2025 Barbara Johns Discussion and Reception! This year, we’re proud to feature P. O’Connell Pearson, author of We Are Your…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

April 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM

Earth Day Reminder: elections have climate consequences.

Today is about protecting our future — Earle-Sears won’t   Friend, While Virginians are fighting for a clean energy future this Earth Day, Winsome Earle-Sears is gearing up to carry out Youngkin’s anti-environment agenda — veto by veto, rollback by rollback. Just …

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

April 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM

Are you ready for Glenn Youngkin 2.0?

Youngkin’s legacy is on the ballot — and so are our rights.   Friend, Youngkin might be packing his bags, but his extreme agenda is alive and well — and Winsome Earle-Sears is eager to pick up right where he leaves off. When Democrats passed a bill to guarantee ac…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

April 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Checking in, team

Virginia’s future is on the ballot — are you ready for the primaries?   We’re officially 60 days out from the primary election, friend. With Abigail Spanberger leading a grassroots campaign to take back the Governor’s Mansion and Democratic challengers running in …

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

April 15, 2025 at 12:46 PM

We pay. They plunder.

You paid your taxes, but did MAGA billionaires?   Friend, Today, millions of Virginians are filing their taxes — doing their part, just like we all do every year. But while you’re paying your fair share, the GOP administration is using your tax dollars to bankroll…

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  Matt Royer · [email protected]

April 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM

The future doesn’t start someday. It starts now.

This moment calls for more than politics-as-usual   Hi there, My name is Matt Royer, the former Virginia Young Democrats president. I’m also someone who’s been shaped — just like you — by everything happening in our world right now. Rising costs. Attacks on our fr…

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  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]

April 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Youngkin is throwing our kids under the school bus

The GOP is dismantling education, and Virginia kids are on the line   Team, Youngkin and his party are doing everything they can to dismantle our public schools — and the consequences for Virginian students couldn’t be more dire. Just days ago, Donald Trump signed…

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  Chairman Lamont Bagby · [email protected]

April 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM

I’m proud to support Abigail Spanberger

Virginia’s future is on the line. Are you with us?   It’s official, folks: Abigail Spanberger is our nominee for Governor of Virginia. If we’re going to flip the Governor’s Mansion this year, we need to rally behind her right now. Can you split a donation behind A…

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  Elections Alert via Virginia Dems · [email protected]

April 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM

We know where Musk will spend after yesterday’s election

Yesterday's elections have been overshadowed by Elon Musk’s investments. He’s turning his efforts toward VA next.   After his failed attempt to buy yesterday’s election in Wisconsin, Elon Musk has his tail between his legs and is looking for a win.  It’s clear tha…

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  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 10:50 PM

The books close at midnight

Don’t wake up tomorrow wishing you had done more   Friend, If you’re like us, you might be kept awake at night thinking about what happens if Republicans keep control of the Governor’s Mansion this November. A MAGA governor. A far-right attorney general. A GOP-con…

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  Chairman Lamont Bagby (via Virginia Dems) · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 12:48 PM

I just checked the numbers

  Hey there friend, I’m running between meetings this morning, but I wanted to reach out real quick. At midnight, we close the books on our first big fundraising deadline of 2025 — and my first one as Chair. I just got the update: our average donation this quarter is $30.72. That’s i…

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  Vicki Daguerre-Bradford (via Virginia Democrats) · [email protected]

March 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM

The math isn’t adding up

Republicans are outraising us, and we need to turn it around—fast.   I just ran the numbers, team, and they aren’t adding up. We set an ambitious goal of $100,000 before our critical end-of-quarter deadline to ensure we have the resources to lay the groundwork for…

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  Mark Warner · [email protected]

March 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM

Pete Hegseth should resign

This administration is playing fast and loose with our nation’s most classified information   Folks, it’s Mark Warner, and I won’t beat around the bush: When the stakes are this high, incompetence is not an option. Pete Hegseth should resign. Mike Waltz should res…

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  Chairman Lamont Bagby (via Virginia Democrats) · [email protected]

March 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM

Let’s start this next chapter strong

I’m feeling fired up by the heart, hustle, and hope of our movement.   Friend, I’ve only been Chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia for a week, but I’m already feeling fired up by the heart, hustle, and hope that drives our movement. Right now, we’ve got o…

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  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]

March 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM

If we fall behind now, we may never catch up

MAGA Republicans see Virginia as their best shot at taking control. We can’t let them win.     In just a few months, Virginia will elect its next Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. The GOP knows this is their chance to assert their extreme MAGA…

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  Shyam Raman (via Virginia Dems) · [email protected]

March 27, 2025 at 5:18 PM

This is our biggest challenge yet

We’re setting the stage for a major Democratic victory in November—but only if we act now.   This is it, friend — our first major fundraising deadline of the biggest election since Trump took office. We’ve set an ambitious goal of $100,000 before midnight on March…

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  Chairman Lamont Bagby · [email protected]

March 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM

BREAKING: Youngkin vetoes a bill to provide paid medical leave

And one to raise wages. This is the MAGA agenda in action.   Friend, Just this week, Glenn Youngkin vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have created an insurance fund to provide paid medical and family leave for millions of Virginians. If that weren’t enough, he a…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

March 21, 2025 at 7:59 PM

I’m leaving this role, but never the fight.

Serving as Chair has been the honor of a lifetime. Now, let’s keep Virginia blue.   Friend, When I took on the role of chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia, I did so with a deep love for this Commonwealth and an unshakeable belief in the power of people comi…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

March 20, 2025 at 7:57 PM

PETITION: Advocate for reproductive freedom!

Abortion is still legal in Virginia. But for how long?   Virginia is the last state in the South without an extreme abortion ban or restrictions to reproductive care, friend. The last safeguard for reproductive rights in a region where extreme Republican lawmaker…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

March 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM

We can codify abortion

Virginia is the last state in the South with full reproductive freedom—but that could change if we lose in 2025.   Holding the line isn’t enough, friend. As the last stronghold of reproductive freedom in the South, we know what’s at stake. While neighboring states have faced …

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

March 11, 2025 at 10:24 PM

A farewell gift

Our work is not done!   Friends, After 10 incredible years of hard work and sacrifice, I will be stepping down as chairwoman of the Democratic Party of Virginia, pending the election of a new chair. But let me be clear: even though my time as chair is coming to an end, I will still…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

March 7, 2025 at 9:07 PM

Want to know what’s really a scam?

Social Security isn’t a scam—but billionaires running our government sure is.   Friend, Elon Musk took a break from rambling on X (formerly Twitter) and firing government employees to sit on the Joe Rogan podcast and… call Social Security a Ponzi scheme? The world’s richest man – …

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

March 4, 2025 at 10:05 PM

Youngkin’s career advice? Update your resume.

Virginians don’t need a career coach. We need a real governor.   Friend, Donald Trump is slashing the federal workforce, putting over 140,000 Virginians at risk of losing their jobs. Youngkin’s response? “Update your resume.” Instead of fighting for Virginia workers, Youngkin is m…

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  Shyam Raman · [email protected]

February 28, 2025 at 5:27 PM

We’re THIS close

Protecting our rights comes down to moments like this.   Friend, We’re so close — just hours from our February deadline, but at the rate our donations are coming in, we’re quickly running out of time. Here’s the truth: Every big moment in this fight comes down to the choices peop…

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  Hannah Wheaton · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM

It’s crunch time. Let’s show them who’s boss.

The GOP thinks they can outspend us and take Virginia without a fight. Let’s prove them wrong.   We’re running out of time, friend. Our end-of-month deadline is tomorrow night, we still have thousands to raise until we reach our goal. We don’t need to tell you what’s at stake with…

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  Kelsey Carolan · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 6:28 PM

Every win starts with people like you

We’ve fought too hard to let Republicans get a leg up.   Virginia Dems have never backed down from a fight, friend, and we sure do have a big one ahead of us. We’ve defended our majority, stopped extreme GOP policies in their tracks, and proven again and again that when we show up…

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  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]

February 26, 2025 at 9:07 PM

The GOP just sold out 1.4 million Virginians

Trump picked up the phone, and Republicans fell in line — at the expense of Virginia families.   Friend, Last night, House Republicans found a new way to debase themselves for Trump’s approval — by slashing Medicaid and threatening the healthcare of 1.4 million Virginians. Who relie…

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  Vicki Daguerre-Bradford · [email protected]

February 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM

What’s a Democratic governor worth to you?

We can act now, or we can wake up in November wishing we had done more.   I’ll cut to the chase, friend: We have just days left before our end-of-month fundraising deadline, and we’re still $4,800 short of our goal. That’s a problem because every dollar we raise right now helps us…

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  Kelsey Carolan · [email protected]

February 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM

Power to the… shareholders?

Their agenda is set by billionaires. Ours is set by you.   Time’s almost up, friend. Our February fundraising deadline is just a few days away, and we’re still $5,042 short of our goal. We know what Virginians want – to protect abortion rights, fully fund our schools, and have an …

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  Gerry Connolly · [email protected]

February 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM

Elon and Trump want Virginia

The pressure is high.   Hi friends, I’m Gerry Connolly, the Congressman for VA-11 and the Democratic Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee fighting to hold Trump, Elon Musk, and their MAGA allies accountable. Right now, Virginia is their next big target — and we cannot …

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  Vicki Daguerre-Bradford · [email protected]

February 22, 2025 at 10:25 PM

They’re test driving history

Republicans are already laying the groundwork to flip Virginia red.   I’ll cut right to the chase: Virginia is the most important battleground in the country, and the only way we can flip it blue is with your support.   DONATE MONTHLY As Finance Director, I see fir…

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  Shyam Raman (via Virginia Democrats) · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM

President Musk is testing his power

Trump and Musk are bulldozing our democracy. Virginia is the first battleground to fight back.   Hey friend, Donald Trump and Elon Musk have a lot in common – both think rules don’t apply to them, both use their power to attack democracy, and both will do whatever it takes to serv…

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  Virginia Dems · [email protected]

February 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM

Look at the mess in DC – this is our warning

MAGA governors are attacking abortion rights, public education, and democracy itself. Virginia must fight back.   Friend, The chaos coming out of the White House is worse than ever. While Trump and his MAGA allies plot their next power grab, we know exactly who is standing in thei…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

February 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM

Sign the petition: condemn Elon Musk!

Unelected, unchecked, and completely out of control. We must make a stand.   Team, Elon Musk is illegally dismantling our democracy – and Donald Trump is just letting it happen. Unelected, unchecked, and completely out of control, Musk has seized control of government agencies, fi…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

February 14, 2025 at 9:21 PM

Will you say yes?

We’re blushing… Will you make it official?   It’s cuffing season, friend. And honestly? We’d love nothing more than to have you as our Valentine. Virginia is the biggest battleground of 2025, and if we want to elect a Democratic governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general…

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  Shyam Raman · [email protected]

February 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM

President Musk’s illegal power grab

Trump didn’t drain the swamp—he handed it over to the richest man in the world.   Elon Musk isn’t just playing dictator, team – Trump handed him the keys to the White House and let him gut federal agencies, seize classified data, and fire civil servants at will. Think about that. …

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

February 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM

We’re listening

Your voice helps shape Virginia’s future. Take the Issues Survey today!   Hi there, We may have defended our Democratic majority last month, but now our focus is on the biggest election of 2025: The Virginia governor’s race. But we need to know what matters most to you if we want …

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  Shyam Raman · [email protected]

January 31, 2025 at 8:35 PM

We’re not giving up. Are you?

We’re staying the course for Virginia.   Hi team, Did you know that most people give up their New Year’s resolutions by the end of January? It’s true – but not us! Our resolution is simple: keep Virginia blue and regain Democratic momentum in 2025 with the first big election after la…

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  Hannah Wheaton · [email protected]

January 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM

Here’s what a donation just bought

Here’s how you can make an impact   Hey team, We’re in our final fundraising stretch for the month, and we’re counting on our grassroots supporters – like you! – to help us meet our end-of-month goal. We have just 3 days to raise the funds we need to power our fight for Democratic…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

January 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM

Interested in getting involved?

You can do your part to help us win in 2025!   Hey team, Virginia’s elections always act as a referendum for the president that was just elected the November prior. This year, it’s more important than ever that we dust ourselves off and get right back to fighting and WINNING elect…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

January 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM

Some news about Project 2025

Virginia can be the firewall against extremist policies   Hey there, Donald Trump still claims he has nothing to do with Project 2025, but his actions tell a different story. The Guardian reported that he’s filling his cabinet with people who helped write this radical playbook, an…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

January 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM

ICYMI: the fight starts now

We’re standing strong against MAGA extremism   Team, Yesterday, Donald Trump was inaugurated, ushering in a federal government dominated by MAGA extremism. But here in Virginia, we’re in a unique position to push back – and we’re ready to fight. This year, flipping the Governor’s …

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  Shyam Raman · [email protected]

January 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM

Inauguration Day…

Virginia can lead the fight.   Today, Donald Trump is being inaugurated, marking the return of his dangerous agenda to the national stage. But here in Virginia, we have the power to show him and his MAGA allies that their extremist policies are ALREADY losing the support of the Am…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

January 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM

Our priorities this year

The work we do this year will shape our future   The MAGA Agenda, or Project 2025, is about to take over our federal government. It’s more important than ever that we fight for what we believe in: An economy that works, safety in our communities, the rights and freedoms to live ou…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

January 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM

The 2025 blueprint for progress

From voter outreach to fundraising, here’s our 2025 plans.   Hey there, As we kick off 2025, we want to be transparent about the ambitious goals our team has set to build on last year’s successes and fight for a brighter future in Virginia. Every department of Team DPVA is laser-f…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

January 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM

What matters most to you?

Take the 2025 Issues Survey to help us shape our strategy this year!   Your voice drives our fight for progress, friend. That’s why we’re asking you to take a moment to take our 2025 Issues Survey. Take the survey now! From protecting abortion rights, to expanding voting a…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

January 9, 2025 at 12:40 AM

Victory in Virginia!

Singh and Srinivasan secured our majority   We have fantastic news to share, team! Thanks to the hard work of Democrats across Virginia, JJ Singh and Kannan Srinivasan won their special elections, ensuring we hold onto our razor-thin majority. This is a huge win for working famil…

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  Kelsey Carolan · [email protected]

January 6, 2025 at 11:53 PM

The final hours to make a difference

Help us set the tone for 2025.   Team, Tomorrow, voters across the Commonwealth will decide the outcome of three pivotal special elections. These races are our chance to send a loud and clear message to MAGA Republicans and the incoming Trump Administration: Virginia will never ba…

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  Shyam Raman · [email protected]

January 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM

2 days to go. $1,000 to raise

We need your help urgently   Hey there, In just two days, voters across Virginia will have the opportunity to decide the outcome of three critical special elections. But turning out voters for important elections like this that are off our usual schedule is difficult and require…

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