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  Team DPVA · [email protected]
July 15, 2022 at 8:02 PM

Deadline Approaching

It takes all of us   Friends, It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through July! In just a few months, we’ll be heading to the polls to elect Democrats up and down the ballot here in the Commonwealth. There is so much on the line this midterm cycle: reproductive freedom, civil …
  VADEMS · [email protected]
July 14, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Mid-Month Update

Only 13% to goal… we need your help   Friends, We’ve got some disappointing news. At the start of this month, we told you that we needed to double what we raised in June. After raising $25,000 in June, our July goal was set at $50,000. Now, halfway through the month, we’re only 13% o…
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
July 13, 2022 at 7:01 PM

Democrats, delivering for YOU

We need to let folks know what Dems have been doing for them   Hey team, Our elected Democrats have been hard at work, concentrated on making America a place that works for everyone. And right now, our focus is all on making sure that we let folks know about these achievements. Democ…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
July 12, 2022 at 6:31 PM

Rep. Elaine Luria v. Jen Kiggans

Who do YOU want representing Virginian values?   Hey folks, The contest in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional district is starting to heat up. In the race between Rep. Elaine Luria and Jen Kiggans, one thing is clear: on the issues that matter to Virginians, there’s no mistaking the obviou…
  Nick Scott · [email protected]
July 11, 2022 at 7:01 PM

A long week at DPVA

I’m asking you directly for your help   Hey Folks, It’s been a long week here at Virginia’s Democratic HQ. Let’s recap a bit: Glenn Youngkin started signaling his intention to run for President, meeting with mega donors and headlining events out of state. After Roe v. Wade was overt…
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
July 10, 2022 at 7:01 PM

Protecting Abortion Rights in your town

We need support from the commonwealth to protect the commonwealth   Folks, Glenn Youngkin is already at work planning to strip abortion rights from Virginians. From Abingdon to Accomack and Arlington, every Virginian will have their rights taken away from them if Gov. Youngkin gets h…
  VA Democrats · [email protected]
July 9, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Glenn Youngkin 2024

Glenn Youngkin seems to be preparing his presidential bid…already   Talk about failing up… Despite his lackluster first six months in office, it seems that Glenn Youngkin has already given up on the challenging job of governing Virginia. Instead, it looks like he’s taking his brand o…
  VA Democrats · [email protected]
July 8, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Trump Family is Coming to Virginia

We MUST send a message to let them know that they are NOT welcome here   Friends, Donald Trump Jr. and his little brother, Eric Trump, will be coming to Virginia Beach this weekend, touring with their headlining cohort of insurrectionists. We’re asking Virginians like YOU to show the…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
July 7, 2022 at 5:01 PM

POLL: Do you support Virginians’ right to an abortion?

We need you to share YOUR voice   Hey folks, In the wake of the Supreme Court’s dramatic decision to overturn 50 years worth of precedent protecting a woman’s right to choose, folks like you voiced their outrage. Since then, Glenn Youngkin has promised to sign “ANY” bill restricting …
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
July 6, 2022 at 7:02 PM

We need to get serious about November

VA Dems must DOUBLE what we raised in June   Hey team, We wanted to pass along an update on our fundraising progress for the critical elections this November. Here’s the situation: The good news: We had our best fundraising month so far this year! The bad news: We need to DOUBLE what…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
July 5, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Campaign Season has STARTED!

Ready…Set…*WIN*   🚨🚨 CAMPAIGN SEASON HAS OFFICIALLY STARTED! 🚨🚨 Hey friends, It’s official – campaign season in Virginia has BEGUN! We’re on the fast track to November now, and we have key races all over the Commonwealth that need our attention. Can we count on you to kick off this c…
  VA Democrats · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 4:06 PM

[SURVEY] Should the U.S. Senate end the filibuster to protect abortion?

We need to hear from Democrats like you!   Folks, President Joe Biden recently announced his support for an exception to be made to the Senate’s filibuster rules for bills protecting abortion rights and other privacy-related rights. This exception would allow the U.S. Senate to codif…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
June 29, 2022 at 4:01 PM

We MUST hit our monthly goal to be ready for November!

Despite the worrying headlines, we still need help meeting our monthly goal   Folks, It’s been a busy month here in Virginia politics. We’ve seen many worrying headlines, even in just the last few weeks: Yeslie Vega, a radical and a January 6 denialist, won her primary in VA-07, an…
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
June 27, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Clarence Thomas isn’t done taking away rights

He wants to go after LGBTQ rights next…   Folks, Clarence Thomas isn’t done taking away rights - he wants to go after same-sex marriage and contraception. He wrote the following in Friday’s Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v Wade: "In future cases, we should reconsider all …
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
June 26, 2022 at 4:20 PM

VA GOP in their own words

we need your help to defend abortion rights in Virginia   Folks, here are some of the most prominent Virginia Republicans in their own words on Roe v Wade being overturned. Democrats won't go back — rush a donation now to help us defend abortion in Virginia from these folks: Governor…
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
June 25, 2022 at 7:16 PM

this fight isn't over

protect Abortion in Virginia   Folks, Yesterday was horrible. A day that will live long in our memory as the first time in our lives that our children now officially will have fewer rights than their parents. It was made worse by the comments of our Governor, who laid out his plan to…
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 3:45 PM

Roe v Wade overturned

Here’s what you need to know.   Folks, this is a hard email to write. Republicans got their wish. The Supreme Court, packed with craven partisan justices, a majority of whom were placed on the bench by presidents that didn't win the popular vote, just struck down Roe vs Wade. This de…
  Andrew Whitley · [email protected]
June 23, 2022 at 8:01 PM

We could lose again

Dems are losing ground in blue areas   Folks, Yesterday Sabato’s Crystal Ball updated their ratings for three key races in the House this year — They moved VA-10 from Safe Democratic to Likely Democratic. This is a worrying trend — all three of Virginia's competitive districts have t…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
June 22, 2022 at 4:01 PM

GOP nominee in VA-02

Help us protect Rep. Elaine Luria   Folks, Republicans across the 2nd congressional district just nominated Jen Kiggans. She’s an extremist in sheep's clothing, just like Glenn Youngkin, and we need everyone’s support to defend VA-02. Rush a donation to help us reelect Elaine Luria! …
  VADEMS Campaign Team · [email protected]
June 21, 2022 at 9:01 PM

The General Election starts today

Defend VA-02 & VA-07   Folks, Polls close for the GOP Primary in VA-02 & VA-07 in a couple of hours — we need to be ready for whichever extremist they nominate to take on Representatives Elaine Luria and Abigail Spanberger. The General Election starts today. Chip in now to pr…
  Andrew Whitley · [email protected]
June 16, 2022 at 2:01 PM

the youth vote dropped off last year

reengage this crucial voting bloc!   Folks, In non-presidential years, fewer people turn out to vote. Last year was no different. While we saw record turnout numbers for a Virginia Gubernatorial election, turnout still paled in comparison to 2020, especially among younger Virginians.…
  Shyam Raman · [email protected]
June 15, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Deadline Tonight

help us meet our mid month goal   Folks, Today is the last day to chip in and help us meet our mid-month deadline! There is less than a week before the GOP primaries in VA-02 and VA-07 and we can’t afford to go into this General Election season without your support. Grassroots suppor…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
June 13, 2022 at 8:16 PM

Eight Days

Chip in to fight against dark money   Folks, In eight days the GOP will nominate their extremists to run against Elaine Luria and Abigail Spanberger. No matter who we end up facing in the coming months Virginia Democrats need to be ready to fight tooth and nail to protect these seats…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
June 10, 2022 at 8:46 PM

What will you do?

Help the VADEMS defend our democracy   Folks, Members of the Republican Party continue to spread the lies and conspiracy theories that the 2020 election was stolen. Last night's January 6th Committee hearing was powerful and it laid things out pretty plainly. First — After losing the…
  Team VADEMS · [email protected]
June 9, 2022 at 9:16 PM

Youngkin Approval Poll

response requested   Folks, Glenn Youngkin is off to a hot start — and it looks like he can’t stand the heat of the Governor’s Mansion… In the first six months of his term, he has attacked high school students, tried to cut teacher pay, created a chaotic work environment for state em…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
June 8, 2022 at 10:01 PM

NRA trying to influence VA elections

Who do you want representing Virginia?   Democrats, The NRA sits in our backyard. Just days after the horrifying shooting in Texas, the NRA held a far-right convention that was attended by some of the GOP’s worst of the worst, including Donald Trump and Virginia’s own Lt. Governor Wi…
  Andrew Whitley · [email protected]
June 7, 2022 at 6:31 PM

Re: New Poll Alert

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  DPVA Campaign Team · [email protected]
June 4, 2022 at 7:01 PM

New Poll Alert!

VADEMS are statistically tied   Folks, A new poll just released on Friday by Public Policy Polling place Congressional Democrats in a statistical tie with their Republican opponents, 46% to 45%. This polling and others we’ve seen around the nation and here at home in Virginia tells u…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
June 3, 2022 at 7:45 PM

GOP prepping to overturn 2022 elections

- bombshell reporting from Politico   DONATE TO PROTECT THE VOTE IN VIRGINIA Folks, Earlier this week Politico published a special report that detailed the GOP’s efforts to contest the 2022 elections before they’ve even happened. They are recruiting and training poll workers, not po…
  Andrew Whitley · [email protected]
May 31, 2022 at 9:16 PM

The grassroots

Your support is crucial   Folks, Our last fundraising deadline before the primary is tonight - can we count on you to support our voter registration efforts as we move into election season? This deadline is critical - it tells me and our leadership team how engaged Virginia Democrats…
  Randy Sprinkle · [email protected]
May 27, 2022 at 8:31 PM

The grassroots

Your support is crucial   Grassroots supporters like you, Friend, are what keeps the Democratic Party of Virginia going. In the middle of the pandemic, during the times when we had the most important and competitive races in the Commonwealth, you stepped up and helped us turnout a re…
  Team VADEMS · [email protected]
May 26, 2022 at 9:01 PM

[Poll] Winsome Sears headlines NRA Fundraiser

response requested   Folks, The tragedies that the American people have faced over the last two weeks have been immense. Angry and heartbroken, we, Virginia Democrats, are fighting for a way forward, a future where atrocities like those in Buffalo and Uvalde never happen again. We ha…
  VADEMS Campaign Team · [email protected]
May 23, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Right-Wing nominee wins in VA-10

Hung Cao is too extreme for Virginia   Folks, Hung Cao has been nominated as the GOP’s candidate for Congress in VA-10. The political newcomer has some interesting opinions. When the Supreme Court’s opinion on Roe v Wade leaked Cao tweeted out that he was “thrilled” He doesn’t belie…
  DPVA Election Update · [email protected]
May 19, 2022 at 10:16 PM

Protecting our Majority

Keeping VADEMS in Congress   Folks, An internal DCCC poll shows Democrats behind the GOP in a generic head-to-head match up. As a state with multiple districts that have been labeled toss-ups, we need everyone to put in the work to ensure the GOP’s efforts to take the House don’t wor…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
May 18, 2022 at 6:16 PM

Can we count on you?

chip in to support Democrats across the commonwealth   Friend, We’ve seen amazing engagement this year from folks like you — people who are fired up to protect our Democratic majorities in the House and Senate this November and take back the House of Delegates in 2023. If Virginia De…
  L. Louise Lucas · [email protected]
May 3, 2022 at 11:31 PM

We need to protect Roe

VADEMS are a brick wall   Friend, My name is L. Louise Lucas, I am the President Pro Tempore of the Virginia Senate, Chairwoman of the Committee that deals with abortion rights, and a Vice Chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia. The news last night made me angry. It made me furio…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
May 3, 2022 at 6:31 PM

The news about Roe v Wade

How you can help   Friend, Just like you, we’re gutted but not surprised by last night's news about Roe v Wade. This attack on the right to choose would set our country back by decades! We’re asking you for your help — not for us, but for the millions of Americans seeking abortion ca…
  DPVA Election Update · [email protected]
April 29, 2022 at 8:17 PM

GOP Pouring millions into VA

$6,500,000   Friend, This week the Republican super PAC Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF) announced that they were spending $125 million across the country to try to win back the House. Since Virginia is a top battleground for control of Congress, that means they’re going to pour m…
  Randy Sprinkle, DPVA Finance Director · [email protected]
April 28, 2022 at 9:35 PM

Two Weeks

Blue Commonwealth Gala is around the corner   Folks, The Blue Commonwealth Gala is right around the corner – we’re just over two weeks away from the Democratic Party of Virginia’s signature event of the year. This will be the premier gathering of Democrats from Virginia and beyond — …
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
April 28, 2022 at 7:16 PM

We’re so close

End of the month deadline   Folks, The end of April is quickly approaching, and we still need to raise another $4,000 before the beginning of May to reach our critical fundraising goal. Can you chip in $10 to help us meet our goal? Your donation to the Democratic Party of Virginia wi…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
April 27, 2022 at 9:43 PM

End of Month Deadline Approaching

can we count on you?   Folks, Just as April showers bring May flowers, the end of April leaves us here at the Democratic Party of Virginia nearing our end of the month deadline. We are asking for your help to raise another $7,000 before the beginning of May. Right now, Republicans ar…
  Toss Up Alert via VADEMS · [email protected]
April 26, 2022 at 5:52 PM

Will you represent Democrats in Washington?

We need Democrats from all over to win in November   Folks, If we are going to stand a chance at protecting the House in November, Virginia Democrats need to build up our campaign coffers now. Dark money donors and conservative millionaires and billionaires are going to flood our Com…
  Randy Sprinkle, Finance Director · [email protected]
April 25, 2022 at 10:08 PM

GOP breaks fundraising records

we need to be ready for the dark money   Folks, The NRCC, the GOP’s congressional campaign arm, broke fundraising records in quarter one of 2022. They raised over $19 million on their own, not to mention the $31.5 million that Kevin McCarthy raised for his own PAC. We need to be read…
  Toss Up Alert via VADEMS · [email protected]
April 25, 2022 at 4:15 PM

VA-02 & VA-07

important news for protecting our progress     DONATE MAKE A MONTHLY GIFT   [content goes here]         unsubscribe Democratic Party of VirginiaPO Box 448Richmond, VA 23218United States Paid for by the Democratic Party of Virginia, www.vademocrats.o…
  Team VADEMS · [email protected]
April 22, 2022 at 6:38 PM

Politico Forecast 2022

We need all hands on deck   Folks, Politico has just released their forecast for the House and Senate in 2022. In the report, Steve Shepard said “Democrats’ extremely narrow majorities in Congress are highly vulnerable,” and highlighted the race in VA-07 as one to watch out for. It …
  DPVA Campaign Team · [email protected]
April 21, 2022 at 7:16 PM

Rating Change in VA-07

Lean-D to Toss-Up   The Cook Political Report has just moved eight House races towards the GOP, including changing the rating of VA-07 from Lean Democrat to Toss Up. This is MAJOR NEWS. Republicans across the nation will be sending in resources in an attempt to flip this seat. We mu…
  BCG (via VADEMS) · [email protected]
April 20, 2022 at 10:47 PM

BCG Speaker - Jon Tester

Montana Senator is VADEMS Keynote Speaker   Folks, We're less than a month out from the Democratic Party of Virginia's 5th Annual Blue Commonwealth Gala featuring Senator Jon Tester as this year's keynote speaker! This year's Gala will serve as the spring board for the DPVA's electio…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
April 20, 2022 at 7:41 PM

Ginni Thomas and Ted Cruz wade into VA politics

Fight back   Friend, Ginni Thomas, wife of the Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and noted insurrectionist just waded into Virginia Politics - joining Ted Cruz & Marco Rubio in endorsing candidates in the GOP primary in VA-07. We cannot idly sit by as insurrectionists & o…
  BCG (via VADEMS) · [email protected]
April 13, 2022 at 6:48 PM

one month.

get your tickets now!   Folks, There is one month left to order your tickets to the Blue Commonwealth Gala. Join us at Main Street Station this May 13th for a gathering of high profile Democrats from Virginia and beyond. With guests ranging from local advocates to federal elected off…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
April 13, 2022 at 2:38 PM

defending majorities

your support is critical   Friend, 2022 is shaping up to be a tough year for Democrats. Your support is going to be critical to Democrats holding onto the majority in the House & Senate — more so now than anytime in the last decade. Here are the stakes this year: The GOP only ne…