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The Charlottesville Democratic Committee

Fundraiser for Future Del. Lily Franklin

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There will be a fundraiser on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, in Charlottesville for Virginia House of Delegates candidate Lily Franklin, who will bring positive changes to the 41st House District in Virginia.

Visit here for more information about Franklin and her campaign.

See the flyer for fundraiser details, and you can contribute to the fundraiser here.An invitation to a fundraiser in Charlottesville for Lily Franklin for the Va House of Delegates, 41st District. The fundraiser will be on March 17 at 6 pm at 2407 Jefferson Park Avenue Charlottesville. Different donor levels are listed, from $25 to $500.

Stand Up for Science Rally

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Stand up for science rally is on March 7, 2025, at the Charlottesville Federal Building at

Come to the Stand Up for Science Rally on March 7. Science is for everyone, and everyone benefits when the federal government supports scientific research.

Indivisible Charlottesville is mobilizing to keep science free from funding reductions, interference, and censorship by government officials, and from attacks on the diversity, equity, and inclusion that benefit our scientific community.

Nationwide Economic Boycott (2/28/25)

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We’re hearing about various boycotts as protests swell against GOP’s outright unconstitutional policies and orders. We’ll tell you what we hear about, but please understand that we don’t know more about the events/organizers than you do (if you visit their links).

[This listing is not an endorsement]

The People’s Union USA originated from grassroots efforts of Americans looking to regain control over corporate influence. They’ve come up with a way to respond to the GOP backlash against DEI: a “no-buy” day tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 28. Of course, support local businesses and use cash if you can.

List of Candidates for Statewide Seats

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Here is a list of the Democratic candidates you may see on the primary election ballot in June. They need to be officially qualified to be on the ballot (see paperwork processing article above).

Governor: former Rep. Abigail Spanberger.

Lieutenant Governor: Alex Bastiani, attorney and former local union president; Carl Eggleston, Farmville business owner and former Town Council member; state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi of Chesterfield; Babur Lateef, Prince William County School Board Chair; State Sen. Aaron Rouse; Levar Stoney, former Richmond Mayor; Victor Salgado, attorney and former Justice Dept. prosecutor.

Attorney General: Jay Jones, former VA delegate; Shannon Taylor, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Henrico County.

Reminder of Upcoming Events

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  • 3/03 – Unveiling of Court Square state historical marker acknowledging the legacy of slavery, 2pm, Charlottesville Court Square (see above)
  • 3/04 – Sign up to support Abigail Spanberger’s candidacy through ballot access forms at Charlottesville Dairy Market, 4-7pm
  • 3/07 – “Stand up for Science Rally,” sponsored by Indivisible Charlottesville (see above)
  • 3/17 – Fundraiser for House of Delegates candidate Lily Franklin, 6pm (see above)
  • 3/20-3/23 – Virginia Festival of the Book
  • 3/25 – Full Committee Meeting, 6:30pm, Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, 233 4th St NW. It’s on Tuesday!