On May 18th, at the regular monthly meeting, the 8th CD Democratic Committee voted to support the 90 for 90 Voter Registration Project, and PJ Palmer-Johnson is our representative. In honor of Dr. William F. “Fergie” Reid’s (the first African American elected to the Virginia General Assembly since Reconstruction) 90th birthday and his long history of expanding voters’ rights, we …
Herbert E. Harris II in Memoriam
Congressman Herbert E. Harris II April 14, 1926 – December 24, 2014 Three term Democratic Representative for Virginia’s 8th Congressional District, Harris was elected to Congress in 1974 (January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1981). Herb passed away peacefully at his Alexandria, VA home on December 24. He was 88. Born in Kansas City, MO, he joined the Navy in …
Tell the SBE: Make my Absentee Vote Count! (Urgent)
From Frank Leone, VA DNC Member DemRulz.org, July 18th We will post about the critically important voter photo identification/drivers license expiration issue shortly, but the Virginia State Board of Elections (SBE) is considering adoption of another regulation at affects voting, and the deadline for public comment is MONDAY, July 21, 2014, 11:59 pm. Submit your comment, click here. Background: Voters …
11 Candidates Qualify for Democratic Primary
For Immediate ReleaseMarch 31, 2014Margo Horner, Chair VA 8th CD Democratic Committee chair@VA8thCDDems.org Eleven Congressional Candidates have been qualified for the Democratic Primary Election on Tuesday, June 10, 2014: Don Beyer Jr., Lavern J. Chatman, Adam P. Ebbin, Charniele L. Herring, Patrick Hope, Alfonso H. Lopez, Mark Levine, Satish Korpe, Bruce Shuttleworth, Derek Hyra, and William D. Euille. One Congressional …