Historic Triangle Dems

WJCC Dems - June meeting
2021-06-17 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

WJCC Dems January meeting
2021-01-19 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
Join us for an update on our 2021 plans. Hear from the leadership team of The Village Initiative for Equity in Education. They will present their 2020 Equity Report, which paints a picture of the longstanding inequities in the WJCC schools and proposes concrete, evidence-based ways to address the root causes of these inequities. The 2020 report and Annual Reports for 2018 and 2019 may be found here.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89606865377?pwd=[REDACTED]
Join by phone:
(312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 896 0686 5377
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Meet and Greet with Elizabeth Guzman for Lt. Governor
2021-01-14 14:00 - 15:00 | on Zoom and by phone, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Elizabeth Guzman, the Delegate from Woodbridge who is running for the Lieutenant Governor nomination, will join us via Zoom.

This is the third in 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” link at right) or by telephone (call 301-715-8592 and use meeting ID 8580604708602 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: Jennifer McClellan for Governor
2021-01-10 14:00 - 15:00 | on Zoom and by phone, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Jennifer McClellan, the Richmond state senator who is running for Governor, will join us via Zoom.

This is the third in 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” link at right) or by telephone (call 301-715-8592 and use meeting ID 838 2650 3906 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 and Greet with Jay Jones for Attorney General
2021-01-05 14:00 - 15:00 | on Zoom and by phone, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Norfolk Del. Jay Jones is running for Attorney General of Virginia. He will join us in our continuing series of meetings with candidates for Virginia’s statehouse elections in 2021. Click the Zoom link or join by phone by calling 301-715-8592 and use meeting ID 819 4809 2595 and passcode [REDACTED].
The event is co-sponsored by Williamsburg-James City County Democrats, York-Poquoson Democrats, Williamsburg Indivisible Group and Peninsula Indivisible.

Campaign launch and fundraiser for Dr. Mark Downey
2020-12-20 11:00 - 12:00 | on Zoom and by phone, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Dr. Mark Downey’s running for House of Delegates in the 96th District, and State Sen. Monty Mason and Del. Mike Mullin are helping him launch his campaign. Kickoff reception via Zoom on Sunday, Dec. 20, 4-5 pm. RSVP to attend.

Meet and Greet with Sam Rasoul
2020-12-01 14:00 - 15:00 | on Zoom and by phone, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Del. Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoake), who has announced he’s running for Virginia lieutenant governor in 2021, will join us via Zoom to discuss his candidacy and his vision for Virginia. Sam has conducted organizing workshops around the state.

WJCC Dems November meeting
2020-11-20 14:00 - 15:00 | on Zoom and by phone, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join us for a review of the General Assembly special session with State Sen. Monty Mason. Email democrats@wjccdems.com for a link.

Election Night Watch Party
2020-11-03 14:30 - 17:00 | on Zoom and by phone, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
No Corner Pocket for us this year — but we’re still going to gather Tuesday evening on Zoom to watch the returns and hear from our candidates and local officials. We’re planning to start at 7:30 pm and we’ll hang around as long as anyone wants to talk politics and watch the returns come in. Email us at democrats@wjccdems.com for a link to join.

Election Day
2020-11-03 01:00 - 14:00 | VA
Polls open 6 am-7 pm. Find your polling place at iwillvote.com.

GOTV Car Rally with Warner-Kaine-Luria
2020-11-01 07:45 - 09:00 | Historic Triangle Dems Headquarters, 113K Palace Lane, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
FREE Biden-Harris t-shirts to the first 50 cars arriving!
Join us Sunday at 12:45 pm at WJCC Dems HQ, 113 Palace Lane, for a GOTV car rally and lit launch for all our campaigns. Stay in your car in safety and comfort, as our great Democratic candidates and elected officials get us fired up and ready to win seats up and down the ticket! Tune your car radio to 96.7 FM or bring a chair and sit socially distanced in the parking lot and listen via loudspeaker. Don’t forget your mask!
Our two senators, Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, and Congresswoman Elaine Luria will join us in person to get us fired up and ready to go!
After the speeches, we’ll have walk lists and campaign literature for both of our great Congressional candidates, Qasim Rashid (1st Congressional District) and Elaine Luria (2nd Congressional District). Drop campaign lit on doorsteps, contact-free, and help motivate last-minute voters to go to the polls on Election Day and vote Democratic. If you’d prefer to make phone calls or text, go to our website or use the links in yesterday’s email.
Don’t miss our rally! Rain or shine.
Even though early voting looks very successful for us, we must get our remaining Democrats to the polls on Tuesday. Our blue wave must be a tsunami — and leave nothing to chance. .

Last day to request an absentee ballot by mail
2020-10-23 13:00 | VA
Apply online for your absentee ballot. Have your social security number and VA driver’s license number handy.

Saturday MEGA BLITZ of postcards and campaign literature
2020-10-17 07:00 - 09:00 | VA
Stop by Saturday, Oct. 17 and pick up packets of postcards to write, lists and campaign literature to distribute door to door, and signs and bumper stickers from all our great candidates. We need your help!

Deadline to register/update address for Nov 3 election
2020-10-12 - 2020-10-13 | VA

Virtual Fundraiser for Qasim Rashid (CD-1)
2020-09-30 14:00 - 15:00 | on Zoom and by phone, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join Supervisors Jim Icenhour and John McGlennon for a virtual fundraiser supporting Qasim Rashid for House of Representatives, 1st District.
Suggested Donations:
$250 – Co-Host (Includes pre-event virtual clutch)
$100 – Sponsor
$50 – Friend

Early voting in person -- Monday-Saturday
2020-09-17 - 2020-10-31 | VA
Vote early in person. Williamsburg Municipal Center (8 am – 4:30 pm) for Williamsburg voters; JCC Recreation Center (8 am – 5 pm) for JCC voters. Daily Monday-Friday plus Saturdays, Oct. 24 and 31. Bring your ID.
