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June 13 Democratic Primary is history

14 Wednesday Jun 2017

Posted by Carol Dois Woodward in 2017 Democratic Primary, 63rd Virginia House District, General Assembly, Governor's Race, Virginia Politics

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2017 Democratic Primary, Justin Fairfax, Lashrecse Aird, politics, Ralph Northam, Rebecca Colaw

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

Posted by Carol Dois Woodward in Democratic Primary, Virginia Politics

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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

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Taking to the hustings …

07 Friday Apr 2017

Posted by Carol Dois Woodward in Prince George Democrats, Prince George Politics, Virginia Politics

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Campaigns, Evelina Davis, Hustings, Jerry Cantrell, John Wandling, June 13 Primary, Leila Holmes, Primary, Ralph Northam, Rebecca Colaw, Sheila Bynum-Coleman, Tavorise Marks, Tom Perriello

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 …

 

 

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