Fish Fry Benefit
Farmville Farmers' Market 213 North Street, Farmville, United StatesCome and meet the candidates. Cost is $20 per plate and tickets are available at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/pedcannualfishfry.
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Call to Caucus for Senate District 9
Attention Prince Edward Democrats in precincts 201, 301, 302, 401, and 501! There will be a special election to replace VA Senator Frank Ruff on January 9, 2024. The following Prince Edward precincts, which are part of Senate District 9, will participate in a caucus to select the Democratic nominee to run on Tuesday, December 19 from 6-7 pm at the Hampden Sydney Volunteer Fire Department: 201 Rice, 301 Leigh, 302 Mt Pleasant, 401 Hampden, and 501 Darlington Heights. Please
Rally for Tina Wyatt Younger January 5!
Meet Democratic Senate District 9 nominee Tina Wyatt Younger at a rally on the P.E. Courthouse lawn Friday, January 5 from 12-12:45. Join us for coffee or hot chocolate. If you live in district 201, 203, or 501, she needs your vote January 9! Below are details on voting in Prince Edward.
MEETING TO REORGANIZE THE PRINCE EDWARD DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
We no longer need the caucus, but we will still meet! The Prince Edward Democratic Committee will meet Monday, January 8 at 6pm in the Extension Office (100 Dominion Drive, Farmville) for our biennial reorganization meeting and election of officers, followed by a work session. We will start with a potluck! Please join us. The Prince Edward Democratic Committee, herein referred to as PEDC, will hold an assembled caucus on January 8, 2024, from 6pm-6:30pm at the Prince Edward Extension
Special Election to Replace Sen. Ruff on January 9!
Did you know there is an important election in two weeks if you live in Prince Edward County outside of town limits? Frank Ruff, who represents District 9 in the General Assembly--most of Prince Edward County, has resigned. His successor will be elected Tuesday, January 9th! We are sorry for Sen. Ruff's health issues and wish him a full recovery, but we wish he had told everyone earlier about his retirement. The Trump-loving GOP candidate had her website and campaign
Presidential primary voting has started!
Early voting for the March 5, 2024, presidential primary started January 19. There are three candidates on the Democratic ballot, so your vote matters! This pocket guide will tell you what you need to know to vote: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/media/formswarehouse/2024-voter-outreach/voter-pocket-guide/VoterPocketGuide-Mar2024-Color-English.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0duWQ1vXx53wJyCiLuoYyqc2US_uzo04XiZe9XDLwMjQLfCZJ8NOvggmA
Feb. 3 Meet & Greet with Bob Good’s Democratic Competition!
Come meet the four Democratic candidates running against Bob Good for the 5th District seat in Congress! Meet & Greet on Saturday, Feb. 3, at 3pm at Potters Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd., Charlottesville. Live music and cash bar (and food). Learn about their vision for the 5th District and how you can help their efforts! Gary Terry spoke at our January meeting; Gloria Witt and Paul Riley will be at our February 26th meeting.
Call to Caucus to nominate delegates/alternates
Virginia Tech Extension Service Building 100 Dominion Drive, Farmville, VA, United StatesThe Prince Edward Democratic Committee has called a Caucus to be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Virginia Tech Extension Service Building at 100 Dominion Drive, Farmville, VA 23901. Doors open at 5 p.m. and close at 6 p.m. The Caucus is for PEDC members or those willing to sign the membership application. The purpose is to elect five delegates and five alternates to the Fifth District Convention to be held at the Fluvanna County High School in Palmyra, VA, at 11 a.m. on
May/June combined meeting Monday, June 3
The PEDC is not meeting at our usual day, Monday, May 27, because of the Memorial Day holiday. Instead, we will hold a combined May/June meeting on Monday, June 3 at 6pm in the Extension office (100 Dominion Drive, Farmville). Join us! We will have a closed meeting from 6-6:30 for members only. New Members or visitors should arrive at 6:30.
Democratic Primary Tuesday, June 18
Early voting has already started for the Democratic Primary on June 18. Find a Democrat to support in the run against no-good Bob Good and John McGuire, who are running as Republicans for the 5th District Congressional seat. There are three excellent Democrats running in the June 18 primary: Paul Riley, Gary Terry, and Gloria Witt. Check out their web pages for details on their experience and approaches to the issues--and make a plan to vote in the primary and