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July PG Dems Zoom Meeting

30 Tuesday Jun 2020

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Join the meeting on July 2:

At 6 pm our Chair, Juanita Thorne, will convene the meeting via Zoom. We have so much to discuss and so many updates to share with the members and friends of the Prince George Democratic Committee.

June 23 Democratic Primary:

We have two members on the Prince George Board of Elections, Denya Hankerson and Dr. Lillian Boyd. On July 23rd there was actually a Republican Primary as well. All 10 precincts and the Central Absentee Precinct were open and staffed. Safety measures, including social distancing protocols, and hand hygiene were instituted. So it was a very busy day for our two electoral Board Members. We may here more about how the election went. This is good preparation for voting procedures in the General Election in November.

4th Congressional District (CD):

Congressman A. Donald McEachin won the June 23rd Democratic Primary with over 80% of the vote district wide. He will be challenged by Republican in November.

We must say a word of appreciation and encouragement to Cazel Levine, who challenged Congressman McEachin in the primary. We hope she keeps her Democratic fervor active. Democrats are needed at all levels of government and in many advocacy areas.

Senator Mark Warner up for Reelection:

Yes, Senator Warner has a Republican challenger in the November election. You will never see Republican opponent names mention here. He was quoted in the Tuesday Times-Dispatch referring to “…Mark Warner’s do-nothing career …” so let’s send this Republican packing in November.

Let’s elect Joseph “Joe” Biden:

Isn’t it time to end the nightmare that began for our country in 2016. Registering new voters, educating voters, encouraging early voting, volunteering (socially distancing of course), and donating all matter if we want to get rid of the evil-doer currently in the White House.

New voting opportunities:

On July 1 legislation goes into effect providing for no excuse absentee voting. The window for absentee voting will essentially allow Virginia voters to vote early, either by absentee in-person or by mail-in absentee ballot. We don’t know what the corona virus has in store for us. So let’s make voting early a priority for all Democrats.

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Peaceful March Planned in Prince George – June 6, 2020

06 Saturday Jun 2020

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According to a brief announcement on the Prince George County Website, there will be a peaceful protest regarding racial inequality at 6 pm beginning at the Prince George County Courthouse parking lot.

“Peaceful march protesting racial inequality planned for 6 p.m. Saturday starting at the County Courthouse parking lot.“

The Prince George Democratic Committee just learned of this event late on Friday, June 5. The Dems do not have any further information at this time.

PG Dems meet June 4th:

03 Wednesday Jun 2020

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PG Dems Zoom meeting – June 4th, 6pm:

In an email to members, our Chair, Juanita Thorne wrote:

“In addition to discussing the upcoming primary and other election related topics, we will have as our guests several candidates or their representative – Cazel Levine, Donald McEachin and Jennifer Carroll Foy. I will provide you the agenda, minutes and financial information later this week.

These are tough times but I am reminded and encouraged by the saying “when the going gets tough, the tough gets going”. Thankfully we are tough, we are resilient and we are united in our efforts to elect and support good democratic candidates!


Thank you for your continued support and as always please reach out to me with questions, concerns, etc.


I hope to see and/or hear you on Thursday, June 4th at 6 pm on the Zoom call! The JOIN the ZOOM Meeting link is in your email.”

Juanita R. Thorne

Primary Candidates:

The candidates in the Democratic Primary for the 4th Congressional District Primary on June 23 are Cazel Levine and Donald McEachin, the incumbent. More can be learned about the candidates by visiting their Facebook pages or campaign websites.

Jennifer Carroll Foy Gubenatorial Candidate:

Delegate Foy has declared her run for the Governorship of Virginia. The election for this seat will be in 2021. Learn more about her candidacy for that Democratic nomination at our meeting on June 4th at 6pm.

Update from the vademocrats.org website:

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE JUNE PRIMARIES

  • Absentee Voting Begins: Saturday, May 9
    • If your registrar is not open on Saturday, May 9, Absentee Voting begins on Friday, May 8
  • Deadline to Request an Absentee By-Mail Ballot: Tuesday, June 16
    • Applications to vote by-mail must be received by 5:00 PM
  • Last Day to Vote Absentee In-Person: Saturday, June 20
  • June Primaries: Tuesday, June 23 from 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Deadline to Return Absentee By-Mail Ballots: Tuesday, June 23 at 7:00 PM
    • Ballots must be received by your local registrar by 7:00 PM

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Vote in June 23 Democratic Primary:

26 Tuesday May 2020

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Ways to Vote in the June 23rd Democratic Primary:

  • At your regular Prince George Precinct Voting Place on June 23rd,
  • Absentee in-person at the Prince George County Registrar’s Office, 2nd Floor County Administration Building, or
  • Absentee by mail-in ballot

Regular in-person voting at usual voting place:

On June 23 every voting precinct in Prince George will have voting from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. There will be extra precautions, such as social distancing, disposable pens, and other measures as the circumstances dictate. There will also be curbside voting for disabled persons.

Absentee in-person at the County Administration Building:

This is an option for any Prince George Voter. The County Administration Building is technically closed through June 7th (that may be changed slightly depending on the course of the COVID numbers), but anyone wishing to vote absentee in-person may go to the lobby of the County Administration building and will be directed to the Registrar’s office to cast their Absentee ballot through Saturday, June 20th.

Absentee by mail-in ballot:

This option requires that the voter request an application for an absentee ballot from the County Registrar’s office (can be done by phone). When the voter receives the application, he or she completes the application for an absentee ballot. This application must be mailed in or delivered to the County Registrar’s Office. The voter will then receive an absentee ballot in the mail to be completed and submitted and in the Registrar’s office no later than 5 p.m. on June 16.

The mail-in absentee ballot may also be requested online at elections.virginia.gov. The voter will need to have their Virginia driver’s license handy to input their T number authorizing the DMV to send the voter’s signature to the County Registrar. This is a way to vote and be able to Stay at Home. Just have stamps and your driver’s license handy.

Vote! Vote! Vote!

Sample Ballot for Prince George Democratic Primary:

2020-Democratic Primary Sample BallotDownload

Contact County Registrar’s Office with any questions:

The Prince George County General Registrar’s office may be reached at 804-722-8748. The usual business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

An apology:

21 Thursday May 2020

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The Prince George Democratic Committee apologizes to Ms. Cazel Levine for the language in its May 4th post encouraging voters to re-elect Congressman McEachin.  This was an inadvertent error and was not caught by the editor before publication. 

While individuals in a local committee may support and advocate for the candidate of his or her choice, The Prince George Democratic Committee is neutral as to democratic candidates during a primary.  The candidates in the June 23rd Democratic Primary for the 4th Congressional District(in alphabetical order) are:

Cazel Levine. https://www.facebook.com/cazelforcongress/
A. Donald McEachin. https://www.facebook.com/donaldmceachinva

Congressman McEachin has visited our committee in the past and Ms. Levine will be speaking to our committee at our June 4th  meeting via Zoom. 

The Committee wishes both candidates the best of luck on June 23.

New Officers

15 Sunday Dec 2019

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The Committee held its mandatory biennial reorganization on December 5th. New members and officers were elected.

Prince George Democrats

The officers who will serve two-year terms are :

  • Chair – Juanita Thorne
  • Vice Chair – Tammie Miller Jennings
  • Secretary – Judy Chalkley
  • Treasurer – Algier Bryant

After the business of the caucus was concluded the Dems celebrated with wonderful food and beverages provided by members.

Democrats Know How to Have a Good Time

One fine piece of business was to ask for a consensus on the date of the January meeting. It was decided that rather than meet on the first Thursday of January which would be January 2, we would meet on January 9th instead same time – 6 pm- in the our usual meeting room in the Prince George Human Services Building.

Dems Meeting Thursday Night

01 Tuesday Oct 2019

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Last Regular Meeting Before Election

We’ll have a super paced agenda on Thursday night, October 3rd, at 6 pm at the Prince George Human Services Building, 6450 Administration Drive in the government comples. Look for Building 12, next to School Board Meeting if your GPS isn’t helpful.

We will be plannig for:

  • Our Dems booth at the Richard Bland Pecan Festival which is on October 12th from 11am until 5 pm, but we will also need to set up and take down. We will need our fantastic Demcratic volunteers to make this successful
  • The staffing at the polls on Election Day. Precinct Captains will be reporting on their volunteers and schedules
  • The Biannual Committee Reorganization Caucus on December 5th per the rules of the Democratic Party of Virginia
  • Key Subcommittee updates and requests

Put Local Candidates Forum in your Calendar

The Woman’s Club of Prince George County is hosting a Local Candidates Forum on Sunday, October 13 from 3-6pm at the Disputanta Community Center on 460 (10010 B County Drive). There are staggered elections for members of the Board of Supervisors and for the School Board as well as for the Soil and Water Conservation Board.

Absentee Voting Has Begun

You may vote in person or request a mail in absentee ballot. Learn more at vote.virginia.gov.

Important Voting Dates

  • October 15 – last day to register to vote or update address for this election
  • October 29 by 5pm – Request that an absentee ballot be mailed to you
  • November 2 – Vote an absentee ballot in person at the registrar’s office, 2nd Floor, South Wing of the County Administration Building
  • November 5th – Election Day. Polls are open from 6am til 7pm

Saying Goodbye to Ruby

01 Thursday Aug 2019

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Noting passing of Ruby Evans tonight at Dems Meeting

It will be a poignant meeting tonight of the Prince George Democratic Committee as we note the passing of Ruby Evans, Past Chair of the Dinwiddie Democratic Committee and amazing community volunteer.

Wishing Chris Jennings a healthy recovery

Keep Tammie & Chris Jennings in your thoughts as he recovers from a recent health event. Tammie is the Committee Secretary and well known author and political activist. Chris is her husband, collaborator, and supporter in all things.

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