"After a decade of seeing our state government make continuous cuts to state support of public education [..] I decided I had more to contribute to our democracy."
Read more about @ScVanValkenburg's stake in running for Virginia Senate.
https://t.co/qsLyv7GZpD
“They’ve repeatedly tried to pass legislation to ban abortion in every legislative session over the past several years. The fundamental freedom to make your own healthcare decisions is at stake in this year’s elections.” https://t.co/Ek8jmNFVlY
Across the country we are witnessing the devastating consequences of the climate catastrophe.
Meanwhile @GlennYoungkin is attempting to remove Virginia from the #RGGI - a cooperative effort among 12 states to create cleaner air.
https://t.co/TRaAZYPg4j
Where the ladies at? @CarahOng examines trends in women's representation in state legislatures in a new analysis for @LarrySabato's Crystal Ball. Click through & scroll over each state to see additional info by upper & lower chambers each year: https://t.co/HG3jqQ5Cms
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Gun violence plagues our community and country. It was inspiring to see so many folks in #rva come out to hear stories from survivors and to hear about how they can help end gun violence. Together, we can make change.
Hey followers who live in NYC, save the date for a fundraising event featuring SDP co-founder and Executive Director Lala Wu and Zoom visit by our VA state senate candidate Schuyler VanValkenburg! Saturday,June 24, 3 to 5pm, Boerum Hill. Invite with RSVP link to come by email.
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We're supporting key candidates in Virginia to take BACK the House of Delegates and expand Dem power in the state Senate.
Virginia is one of the last remaining states in the South with broad access to abortion. We're ready to fight.
That’s right! Sign up for a phonebank here: https://t.co/HXkJOPCg4K We’re finding persuadable voters and recruiting volunteers for progressive Virginia legislative candidates. The work begins NOW.
Starting this week, volunteers from across the country at @Sister_District chapters are phone banking for @pwcdanica@JoshuaCole@ScVanValkenburg@MikeFeggans
Donate to help us flip the House, secure the Senate, and protect reproductive rights in VA!
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin has promised to push for a 15-week abortion ban if Republicans take the General Assembly in November.
Dems lost the majority in the House by *just* 733 votes. When we say every vote, every call, every dollar counts - we mean it.
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In 2020/21 @vademocrats expanded access to the ballot and tightened up election processes. I chaired the Elections subcommittee and carried multiple pieces of legislation. The GOP said they would lead to fraud. They didn’t.
Now they ARE making our elections less secure. And why?
Virginia will become the only place in the South where abortion access & reproductive freedom are protected.
The news in our neighboring state of North Carolina underscores how willing and eager Republicans are to take away fundamental rights.
https://t.co/OArmXYQn3G
Democrats are now in complete control of the Michigan legislature for the first time in four decades! Next week, the House and Senate will gavel into session and start delivering for Michiganders. https://t.co/GS7iCFqfp4
It's official🎉
ALL 18 of our fully endorsed candidates have WON their elections. With your support we were able to:
✅raise $1,000,000+
✅contact nearly 500k voters
This has truly been a banner year for American democracy, up & down the ticket, from coast to coast. Thank you.
IT HAPPENED: the PA State House has flipped 🔵
Congrats @PAHouseDems + congrats to our soon-to-be Speaker @Joanna4PA!! 🎉
The past decade-plus of a GOP House majority in Harrisburg is *officially* over 💯
I've spent months reminding voters of the importance of their votes & assuring them that EVERY SINGLE VOTE MATTERS. Now that the count has officially turned in our favor, it is my great honor to step forward as the next State Representative of Pennsylvania’s 151st House District.
Melissa Cerrato has officially WON her race for Pennsylvania House District 151! We are so thrilled for our brilliant candidate and the community she represents. Congratulations, @missy4pa!
BREAKING: Democrats just FLIPPED the Pennsylvania House for the first time in over a decade!
This is the FOURTH state legislative chamber that Democrats have flipped blue! The GOP just got a taste of what a motivated electorate looks like when voting on fair maps.