Posts Tagged Democratic Party of Virginia
Change May Be On the Way for Virginia Democrats
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 3, 2018
Democratic Leader David Toscano of Charlottesville. Some Democrats are hoping to install a new party leader before next year’s General Assembly session begins. (Credit: Creative Commons)
The retirement of a Republican in the House of Delegates is prompting a new wave of soul searching among Democrats. Michael Pope has the story.
Democratic Delegate Tries To Rebuild Relationship With Rural Virginians
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 9, 2017
Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke) speaks during a House session at the state Capitol in Richmond. (Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber)
Democrats know they have an image problem among rural Americans. The only Democratic Delegate west of Charlottesville is trying to flip the script. Jessie Knadler reports.
Some Rural Democrats Feel They’re Being Forgotten Ahead of Election Day
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 4, 2017
Raphine in Rockbridge County (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)
With Election Day looming, the Rockbridge County Democratic chairman resigned last week after what he says were months of neglect of rural voters by the Democratic Party of Virginia. Jessie Knadler reports.
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