We’re Historic Triangle Dems!
We fundraise, campaign and get out the vote. We host speakers and candidate forums, write postcards, make phone calls and connect with our neighbors. And in the process of electing Dems and making government more responsive and more representative, we have a lot of fun.
What’s new
- Early voting in the Democratic Primary for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General begins Friday, May 2. More info on candidates and on voting on our Elections and Vote pages.
- Upcoming Candidate Meet n Greets at Historic Triangle Dems HQ, 113K Palace Lane, Williamsburg:
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- Saturday, May 3 from noon to 1:30 pm — Jay Jones, candidate for Virginia Attorney General.
- Saturday, May 10 from noon to 1:30 pm — Ghazala Hashmi, candidate for Virginia Lieutenant Governor.
*Please note: Per the Virginia Democratic Party Plan, the Historic Triangle Democrats are not allowed to endorse candidates before our nominees are chosen in the June 17 primary. Historic Triangle Democrats have a policy that we will share information for all Democratic candidates until the primary election.
- Cinco de Mayo Cocktail Party for Delegate Shelly Simonds on Monday, May 5 at Dems HQ, 113K Palace Ln, Williamsburg. Tickets $50. During the past two years, when we didn’t have a Democratic House of Delegates member, we’ve relied on Shelly to represent us and help us. Sign up here to attend.
- Poquoson Dems Dinner Thursday, May 8 from 6:30 to 8 pm at Anna’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant, Wythe Creek Plaza Shopping Center, 464 Wythe Creek Rd D, Poquoson. Monthly get-together.
- Fundraiser for Dr. Mark Downey on Saturday, May 10 with special guests State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi and Delegates Shelly Simonds and Kathy Tran. Mark is running to take back the 69th House of Delegates seat and he needs our help. RSVP here.
- Our annual Pride Celebration will be held Saturday, June 7 from 3 to 5 pm. More details soon!
- Book Discussion and Potluck at Dems HQ, 113K Palace Ln, Williamsburg on Thursday, June 26 at 6 pm. Join us to discuss Heather Cox Richardson’s book “How the South Won the Civil War: Oligarchy, Democracy, and the Continuing Fight for the Soul of America.” Bring a dish to share while we chat. Sign up here.