Historic Triangle Dems

Caucus to organize Historic Triangle Democrats
2022-01-20 18:45 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | on Zoom and by phone, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Thursday, Jan. 20
Join beginning 6:45 pm
Doors close 7:10 pm
Register in advance for Zoom link
Attending via phone? Email us for info
Join us next Thursday, Jan. 20, as we formally merge our two committees, the Williamsburg-James City County Democrats and the York-Poquoson Democratic Committee to become the Historic Triangle Democrats. The new name for our merged committee was recommended by an overwhelming 84 percent of our survey responders.
We’ll also be voting on new bylaws for our merged committee.
The caucus is limited to members of our new merged committee (membership form here). A presentation by Mary McGovern and other organizers of the new Historic Triangle chapter of Standing Up for Racial Justice beginning at 7 pm is open to the public, but non-members will be asked to leave when the presentation is concluded.
For more information, read our CALL TO CAUCUS, CAUCUS RULES, and PROPOSED BYLAWS.

Meeting to discuss possible merger with York-Poquoson Democrats
2021-12-16 19:00 - 20:00 | on Zoom and by phone, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
We hope you will join us at our next meeting to discuss merging with the York-Poquoson Democrats. After a discussion that includes answering any questions you might have, we will take a vote on whether to pursue a merger. A decision to merge will require the approval of 2/3 of the membership present at the meeting.
Click the event link to join by Zoom or join by phone:
(301) 715- 8592
Meeting ID: 896 1987 0096
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Election day for Virginia statewide and House of Delegates offices
2021-11-02 06:00 - 19:00 | VA
Voting 6 am to 7 pm. Bring an ID (here’s a list of acceptable IDs) or sign an ID confirmation statement.
Find your voting location here.

Deadline to request absentee ballot by mail, fax or online
2021-10-22 00:00 - 17:00 | VA
Requests for absentee ballots online, by mail or by fax must be received by 5 pm on Friday, Oct. 22. Click here for more information about absentee voting.
To request a ballot online, click here.

Last day to register to vote for November 2 Election
2021-10-12 | VA
Register to vote in the critical Nov. 2 election for Virginia statewide offices and House of Delegates members.
Register online here or in person at the following sites:

James City County residents – 8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday

Main voter registration office, 5300 Palmer Lane, Williamsburg 23188 Phone (757) 259-4949
Satellite office, 3127 Forge Road, Toano 23168 Phone (757) 564-2160
Human Services Center, 5249 Olde Towne Road, Williamsburg 23188 Phone (757) 259-3105
Vote Center (open Sept. 18-Oct. 31 ONLY), JCC Rec Center, 5301 Longhill Rd, Williamsburg 23188

City of Williamsburg residents – 8 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday

Municipal Building, 401 Lafayette St., Williamsburg, VA 23185

State Agencies designated as voter registration sites

Department of Motor Vehicles
Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Department of Social Services
Department of Health
Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Department for the Visually Impaired
Department for the Rights of Virginians with Disabilities

Reception for Dr. Downey with Del. Eileen Filler-Corn, Speaker of the VA House
2021-09-22 16:00 - 17:30 | The Corner Pocket, 4805 Courthouse St., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Don’t miss this reception in support of Mark Downey, M.D., candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, 96th District with Delegate Eileen Filler-Corn, Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, as our special guest.
Attendees must purchase a ticket at www.DowneyForVA.com/FillerCorn
Each guest will be provided one drink ticket. Those 21+ years of age can redeem their ticket for a beer or glass of wine. Guests under 21 are provided a soda.

Early voting begins for Nov. 2 election
2021-09-17 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
Early voting begins Friday, Sept. 17 and continues through October 3o. Voting is Monday through Friday, along with two Saturdays, Oct. 23 and Oct. 30.
Voters registered in James City County vote at the Vote Center, JCC Rec Center, 5301 Longhill Rd., Williamsburg 23188. Monday-Friday 8 am – 5 pm. Saturdays, Oct. 23 and Oct. 30 from 9 am-5 pm.
Voters registered in the City of Williamsburg vote at the Municipal Building, 401 Lafayette St., Williamsburg 23185. Monday-Friday plus two Saturdays, Oct. 23 and Oct. 30, from 8 am to 4:3o pm.

WJCC Dems September meeting
2021-09-16 19:00 - 20:00 | on Zoom and by phone, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Upset about Texas and the Supreme Court’s willingness to let their draconian abortion ban go into effect? Professor Chris Nemacheck of W&M’s government faculty will join us to discuss what all this means for our future. Professor Nemacheck’s research focuses on the courts in the American political environment.
WJCC Dems September meeting
Thursday, Sept. 16 – 7 pm
Via Zoom link here
or by phone (301) 715-8592
Meeting ID: 868 4736 7541
Passcode: [REDACTED]

WJCC Dems August meeting
2021-08-19 19:00 - 20:00 | on Zoom and by phone, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
WJCC Dems August meeting
Thursday, Aug. 19 – 7 pm
Via Zoom link here
or by phone (301) 715-8592
Meeting ID: 846 9624 5590
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Join us Thursday night as we discuss how we will win elections this year against the fog of extremism. While we’re seeing this in every race on the ballot, we’re focusing particularly on the craziness engulfing recent school board meetings across the state and how that extremist energy threatens our public schools.
We’ll discuss our plans for sending postcards and hanging doorhangers, as well as staffing the early voting locations at the JCC Rec Center and Williamsburg Municipal Building.
Join us. We need to get started NOW. Early voting starts in just 32 days.

School Supplies Drive and Candidate Canvass
2021-07-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Historic Triangle Dems Headquarters, 113K Palace Lane, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Our own State Sen. Monty Mason is giving 500 backpacks to the annual Back to School event sponsored by 757 Giveback and Real People Educating Others. This event, held at Lafayette High School on Aug. 21, gets bigger every year — providing families in need with everything they need to start their kids back to school from haircuts to backpacks to school supplies and a lot more.
Let’s help fill Monty’s backpacks with school supplies:
• highlighters
• pencils and pens
• paper (wide and single-ruled)
• colored pencils
• washable markers
• 24-count crayons
• glue sticks
• composition notebooks
• scissors
• index cards
• 3-ring binders
Bring them to our HQ at 113K Palace Lane from 10 am-2 pm on Saturday, July 24.
You can also canvass or sign up to volunteer with our campaigns. Sign up to canvass for Del. Mike Mullin with shifts starting at 10 am and 1 pm. More on Dr. Downey’s canvass soon

WJCC Dems July meeting
2021-07-15 19:00 - 20:00 | on Zoom and by phone, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Stacy Kern-Scheerer, immigration attorney and director of the W&M Law School Immigration Clinic, will join us for our WJCC Dems July meeting to discuss what’s happening on immigration both nationally and locally, and share some ideas of how we can help. Put this on your calendar — we look forward to seeing you!

Join the meeting on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85489527350?pwd=[REDACTED] or connect by phone by calling (301) 715-8592 and entering Meeting ID: 854 8952 7350 and Passcode: [REDACTED]

Cornhole Tournament and Benefit for Mark Downey
2021-06-27 14:00 - 16:00 | VA
Come to a cornhole tournament in support of Mark Downey, M.D., candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, 96th district! Sign up here.
Prizes will be awarded to the top teams.
The tournament entry fee is $50 per player ($100 for a team of 2 players). If you do not RSVP with a partner, you will be assigned a partner at the tournament.
This event will be held rain or shine.
Beverages and snacks will be provided!
The event will be held at a Private Residence in Northern York County, Williamsburg, VA 23185. The address provided upon RSVP

Newport News Canvass for Mike Mullin
2021-06-26 15:00 - 18:00 | Mike Mullin, 566 Denbigh Blvd, Suite C, Newport News, VA 23608, VA, 23608, United States
Come down to the Newport News campaign office for our first canvass in this area the summer! Once there, you will receive your turf assignment and get a brief training–if needed. We will be following all CDC guidelines, so please wear your mask if not fully vaccinated. RSVP here.

WJCC Dems Food Drive & Campaign Signup
2021-06-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Historic Triangle Dems Headquarters, 113K Palace Lane, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Bring food or toiletries to help replenish critical shortages at the House of Mercy, and stay to sign up for our 2021 campaigns. House of Delegates candidates Mike Mullin and Mark Downey will join us.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Requests for shelf-stable food from House of Mercy include hot and cold cereal; rice, mashed potatoes, canned white or sweet potatoes, and stuffing; canned corn, green beans, tomatoes and other vegetables; dried or canned beans; peanut butter and jelly; spaghetti sauce, mac and cheese, and pasta; canned tuna, chicken and other proteins; cans or cups of fruit and juice; ramen and soup; and granola bars and crackers.
Needed toiletries include diapers and wipes, feminine hygiene products, soap, lotion, shampoo, conditioner and deodorant.

Friend Bank for Del. Mike Mullin
2021-06-24 19:00 - 20:00 | on Zoom
Relational organizing is one of the best ways we can expand our community touch, and now we have a powerful tool to help us in this effort. Join our community friend bank to learn how to use the Reach app and keep up the grassroots fight! Online event — click link to sign up!

WJCC Dems - June meeting
2021-06-17 19:00 - 20:00 | on Zoom and by phone, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join us for a conversation with James City County’s new chief of Police, Eric Peterson. Chief Peterson has served with the James City County Police Department since 1994 with assignments as a patrol officer, narcotics investigator, Virginia state police special officer, general assignment investigator, investigations lieutenant and a police drug task force coordinator.
We’ll also be talking about our winning Democratic ticket for 2021, and what we can do to keep Virginia blue.

Democratic Primary for Statewide Offices
2021-06-08 06:00 - 19:00 | VA
The Democratic Primary for statewide offices (Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General) will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 6 am to 7 pm.
Learn more about the candidates here.
Sample ballot for James City County here; sample ballot for the City of Williamsburg here.
Find your voting location here.

WJCC Dems Pride celebration
2021-06-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Jen Tierney’s home, 2824 Linden Lane, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join us as we gather in Jen Tierney’s lovely garden for our first in-person get-together. There’s lots to celebrate — spring, the drop in COVID cases, and all our victories of the past year.

We’re also celebrating Gay Pride — and the changes in law and culture that promise to let people be who they are, without fear of reprisal or discrimination.
If you haven’t voted in this year’s Democratic Primary, do that first, and then join us in our celebration.

Get your free ticket or become a sponsor. Rain date is Sunday, June 6.

We can’t wait to see you. It’s been far too long!

Deadline to Register to Vote for Democratic Primary
2021-05-17 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
Register to vote online or in person by Monday, May 17 in order to vote in the June 8 Democratic Primary for statewide offices (Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General).
Learn more here and register online.

Get out the Vaccine! with Team Mullin
2021-04-29 17:00 - 18:30 | on Zoom
Call community members in House District 93 and help folks connect to Covid vaccine appointments and other services. Beginning our campaign by providing valuable community resources to those who may have otherwise gone uncontacted will be a winning strategy. Come meet your fellow community volunteers and make sure all our neighbors get taken care of!
We will start on Zoom with a quick training. We will use OpenVPB to make calls, so all you need to join us is a device that connects to the internet.
We’ll be calling every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 – 6:30 pm. More info here.

Listening Session with Dr. Downey
2021-04-27 19:00 - 20:00 | on Zoom and by phone, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Dr. Downey wants to hear from you! Join us on Tuesday, April 27th at 7 pm for a virtual listening session.
Dr. Downey knows that to best serve you as the next Delegate for the 96th district, he needs your input. He’s ready to listen and learn what matters to you.
We hope you can join us for this free event. Just click to sign up and we’ll see you there!

Monty Mason's 7th annual College Creek Cleanup
2021-04-17 10:30 - 12:00 | New Hope Road, Williamsburg, VA, New Hope Road, Williamsburg, VA, United States
Join us Saturday as we practice social distancing outside and clear debris from our local waterways. Please wear clothing appropriate for the weather and bring your mask. Come prepared to get muddy or wet. Water, snacks, and supplies will be provided.
Please RSVP via State Sen. Monty Mason’s Facebook event or email monty@masonforvirginia.com so he can have an accurate headcount to obtain supplies.

April meeting: Straw Poll, Dr. Quentin Kidd
2021-04-15 19:00 - 20:00 | on Zoom and by phone, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Vote in our first-ever Straw Poll at our April meeting on Thursday, April 15 at 7 pm.
Join us on Zoom and cast your vote among the Democrats running for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General.
Dr. Quentin Kidd, professor of political science and director of the Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University, will share his analysis of statewide races and discuss our Straw Poll results.
Note: voting is limited to Zoom participants who Democrats in Williamsburg or James City County.
Join by Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86489389479?pwd=[REDACTED]
or join by phone: (301) 715-8592
Meeting ID: 864 8938 9479
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Campaign Kickoff Rally for Mike Mullin
2021-04-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Historic Triangle Dems Headquarters, 113K Palace Lane, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Come out and join Mike as he launches his campaign for re-election to the 93rd House District Mike will be joined by guest speakers Congresswoman Elaine Luria, State Sen. Monty Mason, Del. Jay Jones and Newport News Dems Chair Latoya Breckenridge. Yard signs available!
Bring your mask, or drive up and tune into FM radio to join us.
Can’t attend? Contribute to Mike’s re-election efforts here
Questions? Contact Amber Rivera at manager@votemikemullin.com

Mark Downey Fundraiser on Zoom
2021-04-06 18:00 - 19:00 | on Zoom and by phone, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Please join a virtual fundraiser in support of Mark Downey, M.D., candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, 96th district. Special guest is Del. David Reid from Loudoun County.

Meet the Candidates: Hala Ayala for Lt. Governor
2021-03-10 19:30 - 20:30 | on Zoom and by phone, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Hala Ayala, member of the House of Delegates from Prince William County who is running for Lt. Governor, will join us via Zoom.

Join us via Zoom (use “website” button at right) or by telephone (call 301-715-8592 and use meeting ID 834 2732 3589 and passcode [REDACTED].

This is one of a series of Zoom meet-and-greets with Democratic candidates for statewide office in the 2021 Virginia elections, co-sponsored with the York-Poquoson Democrats, Williamsburg Indivisible Group and Peninsula Indivisible.

2021 is a big year in Virginia politics. Many candidates are running for the Democratic nominations for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. With so many contenders, we want to be sure to give you a chance to meet them all and hear what they have to say.

Please note: WJCC Democrats are prohibited by the Virginia Democratic Party Plan from endorsing candidates in contested primaries. Consequently, we won’t be taking a position, but we will do everything we can to help you learn about them all. Our co-sponsors have also agreed not to endorse before the state primary in June.

Meet the Candidates: Lee Carter for Governor
2021-03-01 19:00 - 20:00 | on Zoom and by phone, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Lee Carter, member of the House of Delegates from Manassas and Prince William County, who is running for Governor, will join us via Zoom.

This is one of a series of Zoom meet-and-greets with Democratic candidates for statewide office in the 2021 Virginia elections, co-sponsored with the York-Poquoson Democrats, Williamsburg Indivisible Group and Peninsula Indivisible.

Join us via Zoom (use “website” button at right) or by telephone (call 301-715-8592 and use meeting ID 821 2880 7414 and passcode [REDACTED].

2021 is a big year in Virginia politics, with many candidates already running for the Democratic nominations for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. With so many contenders, we want to be sure to give you a chance to meet them all and hear what they have to say.

Please note: WJCC Democrats are prohibited by the Virginia Democratic Party Plan from endorsing candidates in contested primaries, so we won’t be taking a position, but we will do everything we can to help you learn about them all. Our co-sponsors have also agreed not to endorse before the state primary in June.

WJCC Dems February meeting
2021-02-16 08:00 - 17:00 | on Zoom and by phone, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join us this Thursday as we hear from Dale Brumfield of Virginians Against the Death Penalty. You may remember his excellent presentation just over a year ago, when repealing the death penalty in Virginia sounded like an impossible dream. We are now close to final passage of the Governor’s bill to repeal, carried in the House of Delegates by our own Mike Mullin. What a difference BLUE can make. Dale will give us an inside look at how death penalty repeal went from pipe dream to reality — and what it will mean for Virginia.
We’ll also hear from Jess Sapalio about her work with the WJCC Coalition for Community Justice, a group dedicated to justice and equity for all people in every aspect of the criminal legal system.
February 18 – 7 pm
Join via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85207698600?pwd=[REDACTED]
or call (301) 715-8592
Meeting ID: 852 0769 8600
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Meet the Candidates: Andria McClellan for Lt. Governor
2021-02-10 19:00 - 20:00 | on Zoom and by phone, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Andria McClellan, the Norfolk city councilwoman who is running for Lieutenant Governor, will join us via Zoom.

This is one of a series of Zoom meet-and-greets with Democratic candidates for statewide office in the 2021 Virginia elections, co-sponsored with the York-Poquoson Democrats, Williamsburg Indivisible Group and Peninsula Indivisible.

Join us via Zoom (use “website” button at right) or by telephone (call 301-715-8592 and use meeting ID 869 6401 9466 and passcode [REDACTED].

2021 is a big year in Virginia politics, with many candidates already running for the Democratic nominations for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. With so many contenders, we want to be sure to give you a chance to meet them all and hear what they have to say.

Please note: WJCC Democrats are prohibited by the Virginia Democratic Party Plan from endorsing candidates in contested primaries, so we won’t be taking a position, but we will do everything we can to help you learn about them all. Our co-sponsors have also agreed not to endorse before the state primary in June.

Meet the Candidates: Sean Perryman for Lt. Governor
2021-01-25 19:00 - 20:00 | on Zoom and by phone, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Sean Perryman, who is running for Lieutenant Governor, will join us via Zoom. He is the youngest-ever president of the Fairfax County NAACP.

This is one of a series of Zoom meet-and-greets with Democratic candidates for statewide office in the 2021 Virginia elections. These events are co-sponsored with the York-Poquoson Democrats, Williamsburg Indivisible Group and Peninsula Indivisible.

Join us via Zoom (use website button at right) or by telephone (call 301-715-8592 and use meeting ID 818 7529 3396 and passcode [REDACTED].

2021 is a big year in Virginia politics, with many candidates already running for the Democratic nominations for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. With so many contenders, we want to be sure to give you a chance to meet them all and hear what they have to say.

Please note: WJCC Democrats are prohibited by the Virginia Democratic Party Plan from endorsing candidates in contested primaries, so we won’t be taking a position, but we will do everything we can to help you learn about them all. Our co-sponsors have also agreed not to endorse before the state primary in June.
