Cville Dems

Volunteering at Ix Park every Thursday evening, 5-7pm. Canvassing from there, as well as postcard writing and phoning for Dem candidates. We cannot emphasize enough how beneficial these person-to-person contacts are while canvassing–your friendly face is your most valuable tool for persuading others to vote!

More Canvassing for Abigail: Saturday, July 19, 10am–1pm, and 1–4pm, leaving from 2407 Jefferson Park Avenue. Sign up here.

Remembering John Lewis: “Good Trouble Lives On,” Thursday, July 17, Booker T. Washington Park, 4:45-5:45pm. Personal reflections, songs, and signs (hosted by Indivisible Charlottesville). Also check out: NAACP showing of John Lewis “Good Trouble” documentary at Trinity Episcopal Church, 6-8pm, or People’s Summer Activist Series, Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 6-8pm.

 

On Wednesday, July 2, longtime Crozet resident and retired U.S. Army officer Paul Riley formally announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026, for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. Paul is a pro-business moderate, focusing on restoring economic security, and making government work for working Americans, not just the wealthiest. A Bronze Star Awardee, he aims to protect earned benefits and healthcare for all, and will help veterans receive the support they have earned.

Soon another candidate will be announced. Stay tuned!

 

It’s exciting to be on the other side of the primary election. Now we can work together to get these candidates elected for a better Virginia!

Governor: Rep. Abigail Spanberger

Lieutenant Governor: State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi of Chesterfield

Attorney General: Former Va. Delegate Jay Jones of Norfolk

Charlottesville City Council (in ballot order):

• Juandiego Wade
• Jen Fleisher

Save this date — Saturday, August 23, 5-7pm, for our big night of the year, the Cville Dems Summer Bash. This year, tickets for the festive night with speakers and a fine meal from Pearl Island Catering in the (air conditioned!) Carver Rec Center will be $40 per person, and sponsorships are available at the levels of $125, $250, $500, $1,000, and $5,000.

Whether as a sponsor or as an individual, go to ActBlue now to get your tickets, and stay tuned for more information! This is our only fundraiser of the year, so we really appreciate all the support you can give us.

Tyler is a rising junior at James Madison University studying English. He’s already helped us organize materials in our storage unit. He’s also worked with our communications group and will start up again in August (after completing another intervening internship in July!) to help our Dem candidates to victory in the fall.

A lifelong Charlottesville resident, he’s passionate about youth engagement in Democratic politics. His favorite novels include Robert Penn Warren’s All the King’s Men and Pat Conroy’s My Losing Season. His favorite TV show is Arrested Development, and he loves lasagna (and hates Mondays).

Tyler has previously worked for the JMU English department with the Digital Yoknapatawpha Project and at the Federal Executive Institute. After graduating from JMU, he hopes to pursue a career in law or teaching. He’s very excited to help elect Democrats up and down the ballot, and looks forward to helping out in any way he can. Thank you, Tyler!!

Stay tuned, we may have another intern on board soon.

July 1 was the day that many of the laws passed in the 2025 General Assembly Session went into effect. The Virginia Division of Legislative Services prepares a report called “In Due Course” each year that lays out “a selection of legislation passed by the 2025 Regular Session of the General Assembly that is likely to affect the daily lives of the citizens of Virginia.” Thanks to Erin Monaghan, who keeps us updated on statehouse activities.