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PG Dems gearing up for election day

08 Friday Sep 2017

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Be an action hero:

The PG Dems met on Thursday, September 7th and committed to being engaged in the 2017 election:

Why?:

  • election of statewide offices
    • Governor Ralph Northam
    • Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax
    • Attorney General Mark Herring
  • election of House of Delegates members
    • Sheila Bynum-Coleman, 62nd
    • Lashrecse Aird, 63rd
    • Rebecca S. Colaw, 64th
  • local elections
    • BOS District 1
      • Floyd Brown Jr
    • BOS District 2
      • no endorsement
    • School Board District 1
      • no endorsement
    • School Board District 2
      • Leila Holmes
    • County Treasurer
      • No Endorsement

How?:

  • Donate
  • Phone Bank
  • Canvass (door to door)
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Phone trees
  • address envelopes/postcards
  • stamps

When?:

  • Now!

Contact Carol Dois Woodward  for more info & to join the team:

  • woodwardcd@aol.com
  • 804-691-8486 voice & text

 

 

 

 

 

 

70 Days til the election

31 Thursday Aug 2017

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It’s time to get the buzz on …

Enough excuses already!  Sure you have all said

  1. I’m tired of politics
  2. I don’t like politics
  3. It is summer
  4. It is summer
  5. It is summer
  6. Wait til after Labor Day
  7. My vote doesn’t count
  8. There is nothing I can do
  9. I have to wash my hair
  10. All of the above

Every election matters …

From dog catcher to Presidential every elected official in some way affects the everyday lives of everyday people.

This year we are electing the Governor (Ralph Northam), Lieutenant Governor (Justin Fairfax) and Attorney General (Mark Herring) … all in statewide races.

Every House of Delegate (HOD) member is up for election.  In Prince George we have

three HOD districts:  The 62nd has the Democratic nominee Sheila Bynum-Coleman challenging a 30+ year Republican incumbent.  In the 63rd Democratic incumbent, Lashrecse Aird, is unopposed, but she still needs to hear from her constituents and needs their support.  The Democratic Nominee for the 64th HOD district is Rebecca S. Colaw, a 20 year Air Force Veteran who deployed in wartime and now a practicing attorney and horsewoman.  Rebecca is running against a Republican newcomer who owns a wine shop. There is no incumbent.   It is clear from the demographics that both Shelia and Rebecca can handily win their districts … if we do our part!

We also have a number of local elections for the staggered terms in District 1 & 2 for the

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Leila Holmes

School Board and the Board of Supervisors.  Two of our Committee members are running for local seats … Floyd Brown, Jr. is running for the Board of Supervisors in District 1 and Leila Holmes is running for the District 2 School Board Seat.  We also have a special election for the County Treasurer, a Constitutional Officer position.  This is to fill the unexpired term of the retiring Treasurer, Jean Barker.

LOCAL CANDIDATES FOR NOV2017

You are needed … to

  • Knock doors
  • Make phone calls
  • Donate Money
  • Donate Postage Stamps
  • Make snacks and meals for canvassers and phone bankers
  • Share the names of the candidates you are supporting with your friends, family, neighbors, church members, etc.

Want more information.  Contact Carol Dois Woodward on Messenger.

But wait!  There’s more …

The Prince George Democratic Democratic Committee hosts a Phone Bank every Tuesday night from 5 pm to 8 pm in the Prince George Human Services Building, Community Room, 6450 Administration Drive.  This Phone Bank supports the Coordinated Campaign including the HOD campaigns.  Come on by.  Give 2 or 3 hours. Or bring some soda pop, snacks or a casserole.

 

And more …

The Prince George Dems will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, September 7 at 6 pm in the same room as above in the Human Services Building in the Prince George Government Complex, 6450 Administration Drive.  We have guest wifi, a refrigerator, microwave.  We can have a meeting and a party.

Again, friend and message Carol Dois Woodward on Messenger for more info.

 

100 days til the election …

31 Monday Jul 2017

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Good thing the PG Dems meet on Thursday night

Yes, the Prince George Dems will have their regular meeting on August 3, 2017, at 6 pm in the Prince George Human Services Building, 6450 Administration Drive, in the Prince George Government Complex.  We are expecting a number of the campaigns to be represented to update the Committee on the status of the race.

Colaw for the 64th event being planned for August 12

Rebecca Colaw

Rebecca S. Colaw

A day of action is being planned for the Colaw Campaign on August 12 which will include training, canvassing in some of our more walkable neighborhoods with Rebecca Colaw. She is also seeking input from Prince Georgians about issues in and for the County.  Carol Dois Woodward will be the contact point for the event on August 12 and she can be reached on Facebook, by Messenger, or by email at woodwardcd@aol.com.  So come meet the candidate on August 12, wear some comfy shoes, and help spread the word.

 

Prince George Special Election for Treasurer update

Susan Vargo is the only person, so far, who has filed for the Treasurer special election. The registrar’s office confirms that her filing has been certified and she will be on the ballot. Ms. Vargo currently works in the Treasurer’s office.  We have heard two filing deadline dates for this election … August 17 and August 18.  If in doubt file by the 17th.

PG Dems Booth at Prince George Back to School Fair

The PG Dems have a booth at the Prince George Back to School Fair to be held on August 24th, from 4 to 7 pm.  This is one of the largest community events in Prince 2014 Back to School Fair - 3rd (123) (1)George.  Last year over 1200 back packs filled with school supplies were distributed.  In addition there was a petting zoo, therapy dogs, snacks, children’s activities, and other enjoyable things were going on at the event.  At our booth we will not only have school supplies to put into the children’s bags, we will have any campaign literature provided to us and we will be located next to Rebecca Colaw’s booth.  We will need PG Dems to help manage the booth, perhaps register voters, and provide information on the Restoration of Rights (RoR).  We will have a sign-up sheet at the meeting on Thursday night.

What are the major issues facing Prince George County

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Katherine Tyler speaks to Rotary

13 Thursday Jul 2017

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Election updates:

Katherine Tyler, the Prince George County General Registrar, spoke to the Prince George

Katherine Tyler

Katherine Tyler

Rotary on July 12, sharing news about the upcoming election, change in the Jefferson Park Precinct voting place, and the coming of new voting machines.  If you would like to see her presentation go to our PGVA Dems Facebook page or to the Rotary Club of Prince George County Rotary page.

 

We did an extensive article on the upcoming election a few days ago, but updating from there, the candidate packets for the special election for the County Treasurer are now available with August 18 being the deadline for candidates to file for the office.  Katherine advises that one person, so far, has picked up a packet.

Katherine’s handouts:

first a caveat … the author’s scanner is inserting a blank page between each document. Apologies will try to get that fixed shortly.  There are only three pages of real documents.

2017 Prince George Election Materials

If you have any questions the Office of the General Registrar’s phone number is (804) 722-8748.

BTW

The Prince George Rotary meets on Wednesday mornings at 7:30 a.m. at Rosa’s Italian Restaurant, 4098 Oaklawn Blvd, Hopewell.  Please feel free to visit the weekly one-hour meeting.  Everyone orders from the menu so the cost is up to you.

Bill Gandel receiving PHF +6 Recognition

 

June 13 Democratic Primary is history

14 Wednesday Jun 2017

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Congratulations to all of the candidates

Every Democrat who offered himself or herself as a candidate for the Democratic nomination is due respect from all of us.  We have no anointed or hereditary leaders. Diverse views and experience is what will continue to massage our party’s message and keep our efforts in tune with the needs of our citizens.

Congratulations to the statewide and local primary winners.

Ralph Northam and Justin Fairfax are our nominees for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, respectively.  Mark Herring, our Attorney General, did not have a challenger in the primary.

As to the Virginia House District races affecting Prince George:

In the 62nd Sheila Bynum-Coleman was ultimately unchallenged.  She will be facing long-term Republican incumbent, Riley Ingram, in November.

The 63rd Virginia House District was handily captured by our current delegate in that district, Lashrecse Aird.  Her victory was decisive.

After Primary Victory

In the 64th, with three Democratic candidates, Rebecca S. Colaw, won the Democratic nomination.  Here race in November will be against another woman, Republican Emily Brewer.

Congratulations and thank you to our poll workers

Many voters had questions, particularly in the race for Lieutenant Governor, because that race had not received the attention of the Governor’s primary.   Many voters wanted the opinions of those of us who are actively engaged in the political process and knowledgeable about the qualifications and positions of the candidates.  Poll workers, you made a difference.  Thank you!

Prince George Dems Meet June 1

31 Wednesday May 2017

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Last meeting before the June 13 primary

Thursday, June 1, at 6 pm, the Prince George Dems will meet in its last gathering before the Democratic Primary on June 13.  The meeting is at the Prince George Human Services Building, 6450 Administration Drive, PG Government Complex in the 1st-floor meeting room.

On the agenda:

  • Hearing from any primary candidates present
    • John Wandling and Rebecca Colaw have indicated they are coming
  • Organizing volunteers for coverage at precincts
  • Selling our fundraising candles
    • Red, White & Blue                             Candles
    • Great for the 4th of July
    • $7 per candle
  • Remembering Democrat Bob Rose
  • Discussion of House of Delegates Candidates
    • 62nd – Sheila Bynum-Coleman
    • 63rd –  Lashrecse Aird & Gerry Rawlinson
    • 64th –  Jerry Cantrell, Rebecca Colaw, & John Wandling

Questions about the meeting.  Message Carol Dois Woodward

 

 

 

Northam & Perriello Debates

08 Saturday Apr 2017

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The Northam & Perriello announced a series of debates and three joint appearances

The only debate in the Richmond area is highlighted below and is on May 9 in Richmond. More information will be published when available.

“Northam, Perriello Campaigns Announce Joint Appearance and Debate Schedule

Candidates Will Participate in Five Primary Debates, Three Joint Appearances Across Virginia

Today, April 7, the gubernatorial campaigns of Lt. Governor Ralph Northam and former Congressman Tom Perriello are announcing a schedule of five debates and three joint appearances during the Democratic primary. The candidates will kick off their schedule of joint appearances at a forum in Southwest Virginia on April 22, followed by debates in Fairfax, Roanoke, Richmond, Hampton Roads, and Loudoun County, as well as additional forums in Arlington and Charlottesville.

The full schedule of debates and joint appearances is below. Additional information on each will be available soon.

The Democratic primary is June 13.

Debates

April 29: Fairfax Democrats and Emerge USA Debate in Fairfax

May 4: Roanoke Valley Democratic Women Debate in Roanoke

May 9: “The People’s Debate” (Sponsored by ProgressVA, VA AFL-CIO, SEIU Virginia 512 and New Virginia Majority) in Richmond

May 16: WHRO, Democratic Business Alliance of Hampton Roads, and Greater Hampton Roads Black DEMOCRATS Debate in Hampton Roads

May 22: TBA Debate in Loudoun County

Joint Appearances

April 22: Democratic Party of Virginia Rural Caucus Forum in Bristol

May 2: Our Revolution Forum in Arlington

May 13: UVA College Democrats Forum in Charlottesville

If you have questions or wish to cover these events, please contact David Turner from Ralph Northam’s campaign at turner@ralphnortham.com or Ian Sams from Tom Perriello’s campaign at isams@tomforvirginia.com.”

Taking to the hustings …

07 Friday Apr 2017

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Prince George Dems welcome candidates

If you haven’t heard the word “hustings” it has usually meant, in America, any event where candidates make campaign speeches.  It has older meanings in German and in English having to do with a hustings being a deliberative assembly or a special court, but here in the ole USA it means when politicians put it all out there, in front of each other, as they make their pitches to the voters.

The Prince George Dems meeting on April 5th, had very much that feeling.  Among the guests were Leila Holmes, running for the School Board from District 2 and  Evelina Davis, who is considering a run for the School Board from District 1.

 

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from left Sheila Bynum-Coleman, PG Dems Chair Cynthia Mitchell, and Jerry Cantrell

Jerry Cantrell, one of three Democratic candidates for nomination to run for the 64th Virginia House of Delegates district presented at the meeting though his Democratic opponents were not present.  Both John Wandling and Rebecca S. Colaw have visited the committee before though not on the same occasion.

 

Tavorise Marks with Cynthia 2Both Democratic candidates for the 62nd Virginia House of Delegates district spoke. Sheila Bynum-Coleman and Tavorise Marks are the two contenders.  Bynum-Coleman was the Democratic candidate in the last election and took 40 something percent of the vote.  Marks has run before in 62nd primaries and brings military experience to his desire to serve.

Matt Handsfield, Regional Field Organizer for the Ralph Northam campaign for Governor, spoke on behalf of his campaign.  Northam is the current Lieutenant Governor.  His Primary challenger is Tom Perriello, a former U.S. Congressman.

The candidates had only two to three minutes to introduce themselves, so didn’t have much time to explain their platforms.  They were all able to stay after the meeting and connect with the members and guests present.  A local committee must remain neutral through a Primary, but individual committee members may support and endorse any candidates of their choice.

All of these candidates have facebook pages and websites so look them up and learn more about what they propose and how you can donate and volunteer.

More will follow shortly about upcoming important deadlines, caucuses, and conventions.  Ah, it is political season again …

 

 

Regular monthly PG Dems meeting

04 Tuesday Apr 2017

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Dems meeting Thursday, April 6 at 6 pm

Join in the updates and lively discussions at our monthly meeting.  Invite others to come and participate.  In the current landscape, there are so many things to talk about … but business first.

We have a 4th Congressional District Convention on May 20 and prior to the Convention, we will have a Committee Caucus to elect our 7 delegates to that convention.  Carol Woodward plans to run for reelection to the 4th CD Committee.

There is the Democratic Primary on June 13 for the Virginia House of Delegate Seats, for the Governor’s race and for the Lieutenant Governor’s Race.

In Prince George,  we will also have elections for two Board of Supervisor and two School Board Seats.

In addition to elections, there are also a number of Resist groups and other grassroots opportunities to join in with others to take an active role in combating the craziness coming out of Washington.

So turn out on Thursday evening at 6 pm at the Prince George Human Services Building, 6450 Administration Drive in the 1st Floor Community Meeting Room for the meeting. The Building is building #12 in the Prince George Government Complex.

House of Delegates Candidate Bulletin

28 Tuesday Feb 2017

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Multiple democratic primary candidates for Virginia House Districts in Prince George.

This House of Delegates Candidates Bulletin from www.elections.virginia.gov explains the filing windows for the June 13 primary and November 7 general election candidates for the House of Delegates.  Last week we published the Bulletin for Local Candidates.

Tavorise K. Marks and Shelia Bynum-Colman will be competing for the Democratic nomination for the 62nd House District.  This is the district now held by Republican Riley Ingram. The 62nd has a very small footprint in Prince George but voters in the 62nd would be primarily in parts of the  Rives and  Jefferson Park Districts.

As of this morning, we do not know if anyone will be running against Delegate Lashrecse Aird of the 63rd House District.

There are three Democratic Candidates as of this time for the 64th House District currently held by Republican Rick Morris.  Rebecca S. Colaw is a lawyer and military veteran and will be at our meeting on March 2.  John Wandling is an IT professional and small business owner and attended our meeting last month. Jerry Alexander Cantrell, an academic, is the third Democratic contender.  We might note that Rick Morris is being challenged by two other Republican candidates.

The names of the contenders were taken from the listing in www.vpap.org . It is a moving train.

Eligibility to vote in June 13 primary

The last day to register to vote in the June 13 primary is May 22 if not already a registered voter.  Not sure?  Check with the Prince George Registrar on the second floor of the County Administration Building or at 804-722-8748.  Don’t guess.  Double check.

A note of caution

A Local Democratic Committee may not take a position in support of a possible democratic candidate until that person has won in the June 13 primary.  An individual may, of course, support the person of his or her choice, but there will be no Committee endorsements or campaign contributions for primary candidates.

Learn more

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Join in the PG Dems meeting on Thursday, March 2 at 6 pm at 6450 Administration Drive, Prince George Government Complex (Buiding #12). The meeting is in the 1st Floor Community Meeting Room. ADA accessible, non-smoking, guest wifi.The meeting is open to the public.