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  Nyah Graham (via VADEMS) · [email protected]
October 17, 2022 at 1:56 PM

Why is this election important to me?

This election is all about protecting our democracy.   Folks, My name is Nyah Graham, and I’m an intern with the Democratic Party of Virginia. For me, this election is about the future of our democracy. It is essential that Democrats keep control of the U.S. House to maintain the mom…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
October 15, 2022 at 9:24 PM

Have you donated yet this year?

Our records indicate that you have not and we need you.   Folks, November 8th is right around the corner and we need each and every Democrat to stand together in order to win on Election Day. Our supporter records indicate you haven’t made your first contribution to the Virginia Demo…
  Randy Sprinkle - DPVA · [email protected]
October 15, 2022 at 5:39 PM

We need to raise another $7,372 before midnight

Help us stay on track to win in November   Folks, I’m going to cut to the chase — we need to raise another $7,372 before tonight’s mid-month deadline at midnight. I’m reaching out to you because you’ve been one of our strongest supporters in the past and I’m hoping you can help us hi…
  VADEMS Election HQ · [email protected]
October 14, 2022 at 11:32 PM

Disqualifying

Jen Kiggans runs away from questions about Biden’s election   Folks, Jen Kiggans ran away from a reporter asking if she believed that Joe Biden won the 2020 election fairly. This should be disqualifying, but we know the reason Kiggans ran from that reporter — her base, the Trump wing…
  Nick Scott via DPVA · [email protected]
October 14, 2022 at 9:36 PM

We need to raise $20,000 by the end of the day tomorrow

We have 30 hours to hit this goal   Folks, Tomorrow is our last mid-month deadline before Election Day. Can we count on you to chip in to elect Elaine Luria and Abigail Spanberger? Our leadership is making critical decisions in the next few days about the final days of this election.…
  VA Democrats · [email protected]
October 14, 2022 at 6:27 PM

25 days left – we can’t let up.

Every dollar is crucial   Folks, November 8th is right around the corner, and our battle for control of the U.S. House is still far from over. With only 25 days to go, we need everyone to rally behind our Democratic candidates here in the Commonwealth. Will you chip in $25 to help D…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
October 13, 2022 at 10:14 PM

Our Mid-Month Goal is Within Reach!

It’s our LAST Mid-Month goal before Election Day   Folks, We’ve set an ambitious mid-month goal for the final month before Election Day. By 11:59 PM on October 15, we need to have raised $20,000. Thanks to donors like you, we know that we can do this. Hitting this goal is crucial to …
  Sen. Tim Kaine · [email protected]
October 13, 2022 at 6:40 PM

Virginians have been given a challenge

The race to win in VA-02 has national implications   Folks, Here in Virginia, we have been given a challenge: in VA-02, Congresswoman Luria is in one of the closest races in the entire United States. There’s a lot on the line. Because Democrats and Republicans are fighting for contro…
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
October 13, 2022 at 3:32 PM

Jennifer Wexton’s race is far from over

VA-10 is still a competitive race, and we need your help.   Friends, With 26 days left, Democrats are working tirelessly to win everywhere. Getting out and knocking every door is essential to our victories across the Commonwealth this November. If Democrats are going to beat the Repu…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
October 12, 2022 at 10:35 PM

The future of our democracy is at stake.

It’s going to take all of us to keep it.   Folks, With less than a month until Election Day, it is more important than ever to band together and protect our country. According to the Washington Post, 53% of Republican candidates in this election are – you guessed it; confirmed 2020 e…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
October 12, 2022 at 8:19 PM

Who we need to turnout

Where we’re spending your donations   Folks, We know that you’re getting asked for donations from all sorts of campaigns and organizations but we wanted to take a moment and tell you where we’re spending our time and your donations. In every campaign, you create target universes for …
  Virginia Dems · [email protected]
October 12, 2022 at 12:57 PM

The U.S. House is in trouble

Democratic control in Congress is looking less likely as November 8 approaches.   Folks, Things aren’t looking good for Democrats in the U.S. House. Almost every pundit and rating agency suggests that Republicans are going to take control of the U.S. House – and, with it, end Democr…
  VADEMS Campaign HQ · [email protected]
October 11, 2022 at 10:47 PM

Field Margins

Turnout will be key in Virginia   Folks, Field Margins are incredibly important in close races like the ones in VA-02 & VA-07. They’re the percentage of your voters that you can turnout by investing in field programs and volunteer recruitment. It’s critical that we have the reso…
  Liam J. Watson (via VADEMS) · [email protected]
October 11, 2022 at 8:26 PM

The 2022 Midterms are Critical

This is an election that has far-reaching consequences for Virginians of ALL zip codes.   Neighbors, As a lifelong Democrat from rural Virginia, the 2022 midterms are especially important to me. There’s a lot on the line this year. First, Democrats have an opportunity to make even mo…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
October 11, 2022 at 5:51 PM

What it takes to win

Only FOUR weeks left until Election Day   Friends, We have only four weeks left before Election Day arrives. With so little time remaining, we need to focus on what it’s going to take to win in some of the nation’s closest races – right here in Virginia. So, what does it take to win…
  VADEMS Election HQ · [email protected]
October 10, 2022 at 10:46 PM

Riggleman Endorses Spanberger

The former GOP Congressman crossed the aisle to support Abigail Spanberger   Folks, Former VA-05 GOP Congressman Denver Riggleman crossed the aisle this week and endorsed Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, who is in a tough race against far-right Yesli Vega. "I’m a Republican Congress…
  Nick Scott via DPVA · [email protected]
October 10, 2022 at 8:25 PM

In less than thirty days...

Polls close and the die is cast   Team, I’ve seen so many close elections in the last 5 years. In my time in Virginia politics, more than a few elections have come down to recounts. One House of Delegates race was even decided by drawing a name out of a bowl. The elections in Virgini…
  Chairwoman Swecker · [email protected]
October 10, 2022 at 4:15 PM

The Race in VA-02 Has National Consequences

I need your help if we’re going to hold Congresswoman Luria’s seat   Team, With less than a month to go before Virginians head to the polls on Election Day, there are critical races across the Commonwealth that are highly competitive. One of the most competitive races is VA-02, where…
  Virginia Dems · [email protected]
October 9, 2022 at 9:22 PM

ICYMI: Virginia Democrats need your support

Democrats are in danger of losing the House   Team, According to FiveThirtyEight and other pollsters, models, and predictions, it’s looking like Democrats are going to lose the House of Representatives in November. But it’s not too late to prove them wrong — Virginia Democrats can ma…
  Liam J. Watson (via VADEMS) · [email protected]
October 9, 2022 at 4:21 PM

The Toughest Race in the Commonwealth

Taysha DeVaughan needs our help in the fightin’ ninth!   Friends, Virginia’s 9th district is consistently rated as the toughest district for Democrats in the entire Commonwealth. We’re lucky to have Taysha DeVaughan fighting for us in Southwest Virginia. Despite long odds, she steppe…
  Virginia Dems · [email protected]
October 9, 2022 at 12:11 AM

One Month Until E-Day!

We’re in crunch time.   Team, As of today, there is only one month until Election Day. It is imperative that our Democratic candidates get the support that they need in the last month of their campaigns in order to win for Virginians. Will you chip in to make sure they have the resou…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
October 8, 2022 at 6:53 PM

There is still time to fight back.

VA-02 needs YOU, to stay BLUE.   Team, While time is running out before the Election, there is still work to do! Your impact could help keep VA-02 blue this November. Several race-rating groups are preparing to move VA-02 from a toss up to lean Republican. We need everyone to chip …
  Virginia Dems · [email protected]
October 8, 2022 at 1:04 PM

One Month Until E-Day!

We’re in crunch time.   Team, As of today, there is only one month until Election Day. It is imperative that our Democratic candidates get the support that they need in the last month of their campaigns in order to win for Virginians. Will you chip in to make sure they have the resou…
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
October 7, 2022 at 4:29 PM

We need your help in VA-10

Grassroots volunteers are needed to help fight Hung Cao’s newest cash infusion   Friends, With so little time before Election Day, it’s troubling to see Axios report that Congresswoman Wexton’s opponent, Hung Cao, raked in $1 million during the last quarter. GOP dark money is flowing…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
October 7, 2022 at 12:46 PM

Josh Throneburg Needs Our Help in VA-05

It’s time to give Bob Good the challenge he deserves   Folks, Bob Good has a record worth challenging. Good has promoted Trump’s “Big Lie” conspiracy theory, declaring the 2020 election a fraud and a hoax. On January 6, 2021, he voted against certifying the results of the 2020 electi…
  VADEMS Election HQ · [email protected]
October 6, 2022 at 10:31 PM

It’s time for a Democrat in VA-06!

Jennifer Lewis is working hard to fire Ben Cline   Folks, Ben Cline has a formidable challenger in VA-06 this year. Our strong Democratic candidate, Jennifer Lewis, has spent her life championing Virginians as a community activist. Now she’s running to defeat Ben Cline, a proud insur…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
October 6, 2022 at 8:47 PM

Make an impact in VA-02

Still a toss up!   Team, Congresswoman Elaine Luria is in one of the most competitive districts in the entire United States. Her district voted for President Biden by only 3 points in 2020. And now, with Jen Kiggans challenging her from the far-right, Politico has rated the race as a…
  VA Democrats · [email protected]
October 6, 2022 at 12:34 PM

We need all hands on deck Washington!

Every corner of the Commonwealth needs to come together if we’re going to win   Team, We have a lot of work to do, with little time to do it. Every second matters, and Washington is a crucial part of our coalition. Democratic campaigns in key races all over the Commonwealth are in fu…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
October 5, 2022 at 10:42 PM

We’re being honest here

Will you read what we have to say?   Folks, Election Day is in less than five short weeks, and if we’re going to win in VA-02 and VA-07 we’re going to need all the help we can get. Will you chip in $10 to help the Democratic Party of Virginia beat Yesli Vega and Jen Kiggans? Kiggans …
  DPVA Events · [email protected]
October 5, 2022 at 8:36 PM

[Event] 7th Annual Barbara Johns Panel

this virtual event takes place on October 11th!   Virginia Democrats, Our 7th annual panel honoring the life and legacy of Barbara Johns is taking place on October 11th! On April 23, 1951, at the age of 16, Barbara Johns led a student strike for equal education at R.R. Moton High Sch…
  Virginia Dems · [email protected]
October 4, 2022 at 9:32 PM

Kevin McCarthy comes to Virginia

Yesli Vega brings McCarthy to VA-07 to stump for her   Folks, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy is all set to stump for Yesli Vega in VA-07. After months of Yesli Vega flip-flopping on whether she’d support McCarthy’s leadership in the House, she’s welcoming him to the Commonwea…
  Nick Scott via DPVA · [email protected]
October 4, 2022 at 3:37 PM

VA-02 on the ropes

We’re in for a fight for the next 35 days   Folks, Virginia Democrats are in for a fight in VA-02. The latest polling, forecasting, and data modeling at Nate Silver’s FiveThirtyEight have Elaine Luria and Jen Kiggans tied at 50/50. This election is going to be close, maybe the close…
  VA Democrats · [email protected]
October 4, 2022 at 1:10 PM

Only FIVE WEEKS until election day!

Control of the U.S. House could be decided by what happens in the next five weeks   Folks, It’s coming down to the wire here in Virginia. With just five weeks remaining before Election Day, we’ve got a challenge ahead of us. We need to spend the next five weeks getting Democrats mob…
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
October 3, 2022 at 9:20 PM

The GOP will do anything to win

After years of Democratic legislative wins, they’re desperate to undo our progress   Folks, After two years of Democratic successes, the GOP is desperate to control Congress. They’re throwing everything they’ve got into competitive races across the Commonwealth, spending their warche…
  VADEMS HQ · [email protected]
October 3, 2022 at 6:33 PM

Support Herb Jones in VA-01

In this tough district, we need to show the GOP a fight.   Friends, Herb Jones is running in an incredibly tough district – in fact, a Democrat hasn’t won in VA-01 since 1977. We’re working to build coalitions all across the Commonwealth this year. Will you help us by splitting a don…
  Liam J. Watson (via VADEMS) · [email protected]
October 3, 2022 at 12:51 PM

The Closest Race in the Nation is in VA

Along Virginia’s eastern seaboard, there’s a race that could decide who controls the U.S. House   Neighbors, The closest congressional race in the entire nation is right here in Virginia. In the 2nd district, incumbent Congresswoman Elaine Luria is fending off a challenge from Jen Ki…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
October 2, 2022 at 8:19 PM

October is a CRITICAL fundraising month

What we do this month may determine who controls the U.S. House for the next two years   Folks, October is always an essential month for political fundraising. It’s the last full month before the midterm election – and if we want to keep the U.S. House blue and prevent the success of…
  Virginia Dems · [email protected]
October 2, 2022 at 4:20 PM

$37 for 37 Days

Can we count on you?   Team, The average donation we receive here at Virginia Dems HQ is $37. With 37 days remaining until Election Day on November 8, we thought we’d ask: can we count on you for a $37 contribution? Of course, $37 is just the average donation. For every high-dollar d…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
October 1, 2022 at 9:50 PM

Where things stand in VA-02

It’s still 50/50 in this essential district in Eastern VA   Folks, Congresswoman Elaine Luria is locked in a dead heat with Jen Kiggans in VA-02. In fact, FiveThirtyEight still has the race rated as a perfect toss-up: exactly 50/50. Congresswoman Elaine Luria has defended Virginians…
  VADEMS · [email protected]
October 1, 2022 at 12:19 AM

Our deadline is MIDNIGHT!

With our September goal within reach, will you help us meet it before the deadline?   Team, We are SO close to meeting our September fundraising goal – but our midnight deadline is also fast-approaching. We need to raise another $1,441.29 before midnight tonight if we’re going to sta…
  VA Democrats · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 6:02 PM

Only 10 hours until our September deadline

With just a few hours left until our September deadline, can we count on you to help us reach our goal?   Team, There are only 10 hours left in the month of September – which means there are only 10 hours left before we hit our September fundraising deadline. The midnight deadline is…
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 3:49 PM

GOP Plan to Raise Prescription Drug Prices

Republicans are preparing to win in November – here’s a preview of what they want to pass   Team, Congressional Republicans recently released their so-called “plan for governing,” titled the “Commitment to America” plan. That’s right – Republicans are already lining up their legislat…
  VA Democrats · [email protected]
September 29, 2022 at 9:08 PM

A Blue U.S. House Depends on VA

It’s essential that we hit our September fundraising goal if we want to win our key races in November.   Folks, We’ve said it a hundred times: the road to Democratic control of the U.S. House runs right through Virginia. If Democrats have any hope of holding onto the U.S. House durin…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
September 29, 2022 at 5:11 PM

40 Days Until Election Day!

We only have 40 days to fight to keep our House seats and expand our coalitions   Folks, There are only 40 days until Election Day 2022! Over the next 40 days, DPVA will be laser-focused on ensuring high turnout during early voting – which will be key to a Democratic victory this No…
  Virginia Dems · [email protected]
September 29, 2022 at 1:10 PM

Our September Deadline is TOMORROW

We need to stay on track with our fundraising goals if we’re going to win this November!   Folks, Our September fundraising deadline is one of our most CRITICAL. October is the last full month before the midterm election – and we need to head into this coming month on-budget and rea…
  Nick Scott via VADEMS · [email protected]
September 28, 2022 at 9:46 PM

UPDATE: VA-02 is still 50/50

We need support from every Virginia Democrat if we’re going to keep VA-02 blue!   Folks, Election Day is less than six weeks away and modeling suggests that VA-02 is still 50/50. Look, folks, I’m not going to sugarcoat this one — it could go either way. I’ve been at the Democratic P…
  VADEMS Digital Team · [email protected]
September 28, 2022 at 4:46 PM

Our September goal has CHANGED

With less than a week to go, our steep goal has shifted   Folks, Here at VADEMS HQ, our fundraising goal for this month has changed. We already had a steep climb to hit our September goal – but now that landscape has entirely shifted. We need your help to keep up. It’s coming down to…
  Virginia Democrats · [email protected]
September 28, 2022 at 12:32 PM

Congresswoman Wexton’s New Ad

Keeping VA-10 blue is key to keeping the U.S. House blue   Friends, You know that re-electing Congresswoman Wexton in VA-10 is essential if we’re going to keep Democrats in control of the U.S. House – that’s why we’re so thrilled to show you Congresswoman Wexton’s newest ad: Congres…
  Team DPVA · [email protected]
September 27, 2022 at 9:35 PM

NEW: Vega Refuses to Debate Spanberger

In the hotly contested VA-07 race, Yesli Vega hides from Virginians   Folks, It’s debate season here in Virginia – with midterms right around the corner, Virginians are interested to know where their candidates stand on the issues that matter most. That’s why The Free Lance-Star, Vir…
  Virginia Dems · [email protected]
September 27, 2022 at 4:34 PM

Remember the inaccurate polling in 2016?

Pollsters worry that we’re in for a repeat of 2016’s polling disaster   Folks, Remember that awful feeling you had on that morning in November 2016? The pollsters had all said for months that Hillary Clinton was certain to win the presidency. Well, Politico thinks pollsters might be …