Cville Dems

The Charlottesville Democratic Committee

Call to Action, Week of May 26, 2025

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Del. Katrina Callsen is hosting her Spring Reception on Thurs., May 29 at Kardinal Hall, from 5:30-7:30pm. Celebrate Katrina’s legislative victories and talk with her. Please RSVP: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/cfd-may29

Indivisible Charlottesville is hosting a Summer Activist series. On Thursday, May 29, 6-8pm, learn about the group’s fight against fascism at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church,1901 Thomson Rd: www.indivisiblecharlottesville.org/2025-peoples-summer-workshop

Vote for our Democratic candidates early, until June 14, at the Registrar’s Office, 120 7th Street NE, City Hall Annex, Room 142.

On Memorial Day, remember those who gave their lives to protect our democracy. Stay informed, and speak out against unconstitutional actions. Call your representatives (below).

Make Protest Posters and Come out to Protest

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PROTESTS (thank you, Indivisible!):

Wed, May 21, 12-1 PM, Federal Ct. House (255 W. Main St), Rule of Law (let’s protect it!)
A crowd turns out on the Downtown Mall waving cards and posters that detail the critical importance of science. hundreds rallied.Wed, May 21, 4-7PM, Protest Sign-Making Party, Unitarian Universalist Church, 717 Rugby Rd. Materials will be provided. Just show up or email Kristine if you need more details: k.montamat@gmail.com

Sat, June 14, 12-2 PM, Stonefield corner, 29/Hydraulic, No Kings Day!

Call to Action, Week of Monday, May 19

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TONIGHT: ALL ARE WELCOME at the Full Committee Meeting, May 19, 6-8 pm at Fry’s Spring Beach Club patio. We’ll hear from statewide candidates and Jen Fleisher for City Council, do a ranked-choice voting exercise, and cover some important topics for spring and summer. Light refreshments served.

Tomorrow: Training for Spanberger campaign, “Talking to Strangers” on Tuesday, May 20, 4-6 pm in the Swanson Case Room of JMRL Central Library. Learn ways to be comfortable, conversational best practices, and how the Spanberger Campaign is talking with folks. Sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/spanbergerforgovernor/event/787234/

Protest to protect the Rule of Law organized by Indivisible Charlottesville, Wed., May 21, 12-1pm, Federal Office Building, 255 W. Main St. Bring signs!

Primary voting is happening now. Vote early at your your Registrar’s Office for June’s primary races, running through June 14. www.cvilledems.org

This Monday, May 19, 6pm Full Committee Meeting for ALL!

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Join us for a jam-packed Cville Dems Committee meeting THIS Monday, May 19th, from 6-8pm at Fry’s Spring Beach Club. Here’s a quick list of all that will be happening:

  • Quick Updates (Primary Election, Thursdays at Ix & Summer Bash)
  • Bodo’s Bagel Straw Poll – using 3 popular bagel types, we’ll test run ranked-choice voting so people can see how it will work on Primary Day. Bring passionate opinions about bagels!
  • Candidate Presentations – a couple for lieutenant governor, representatives for a couple other candidates, and City Council candidate Jen Fleisher will be introducing themselves.
  • Spanberger Rep Jimmy Flood will share about the Governor race and how you can help.

Photo of soaring trees lining the path down to the swimming area of Fry's Spring Beach Club. Stumps in foreground.Tons to do and lots of fun. Parking is plentiful and light refreshments will be served.

Early Voting Begins Friday for the Primary Election

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Photo of a political metal button reading “Early Voting” in the middle third with white stars above and below it (set against a blue background at top and a red background at bottom)Early voting begins this week at your Registrar’s Office for June’s primary races, running from this Friday, May 2 through June 14. Voting on Election Day, Tuesday, June 17, is done at your precinct polling location.

Cville voters will be able to vote via ranked-choice voting for City Council candidates (see below for more on ranked-choice voting). The other primary races will be for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. Abigail Spanberger is not being opposed as our Gubernatorial Candidate.

The Voter registration deadline is Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Voters can also apply for a ballot to be mailed to you through Friday, June 6.

The Office of Voter Registration and Elections (Registrar’s Office) for Charlottesville is located at the City Hall Annex, 120 7th St. NE, Room 142 (mailing address is PO Box 1219, same zip code), and phone number is 434-970-3250.

List of Primary Candidates with Information Links

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Photo of a piece of paper with a red checkmark above a ballot box with the words Primary Elections written in big letters

Here’s the list of the Democratic candidates you’ll see on the June primary election ballot (and in the fall Abigail Spanberger will be on the ballot for as the Democratic choice for Governor):

Lieutenant Governor (in the order you will see on the ballot)

Attorney General (in the order you will see on the ballot)

Charlottesville City Council

(listed in the randomized order for the ballot listing; you’ll rank your preferred choices as 1, 2, or 3)