Many young people under thirty these days feel let down by their political representatives, their elders, and society in general. You can help by adopting a young voter and motivating them to get engaged – here’s how.
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Your Vote in the 8/4 Democratic Primary Matters!
Primaries are often overlooked in favor of the general election – particularly here in Virginia where election fatigue is REAL because we head to the polls every single year. We think your vote matters even more during a primary… Read More
August 4 Democratic Primary
Virginians head to the polls again on August 4 for the primary elections. In our area – Congressional District 1 – the Democratic party has 7 candidates on the ballot hoping to earn the nomination to challenge Republican incumbent Congressman Rob Wittman. Here’s the important primary election information you need to know.
Spotlight: Wittman Watch
If you’re fed up with Congressman Rob Wittman’s abysmal record as CD1’s representative, you’ll be glad to learn there’s a group determined to hold him accountable: Wittman Watch.
DHS’s “Masked Engagement” Program Threatens Our Online Privacy
As if there weren’t enough reasons to be vigilant on social media, here’s another one: the Department of Homeland Security program called “masked engagement.” N4C explains what it means and how we can better safeguard our privacy online.
Leaving MAGA
Have you noticed a shift? Many people–from everyday people to influencers–are denouncing MAGA and Trump. Are people finally opening their eyes? Learn how to help guide former MAGA members away and give them a soft place to land.
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Mountain Road Technology Park Defeated!
Residents and neighbors were pleasantly surprised last week when the Hanover Board of Supervisors voted 4-3 to deny data center developer Tract’s application to create the Mountain Road Technology Park on Rt 33 adjacent to Henrico County.
In Their Own Words – Bi-Partisan Collaboration
Our final question for the candidates is about reaching across the aisle to deliver legislation that has an impact – we wanted to learn which local issues they felt would most benefit from collaboration with the Republican members of Congress.
In Their Own Words – Endorsements
Here at Neighbors For Change, we don’t endorse candidates prior to Primary Elections. We believe in providing voters with information so they can make informed decisions. But many organizations, political and non-political offer candidate endorsements early on to candidates who they believe best represent their interests. We asked this question because so many powerful Democrats and the DCCC endorsed candidate Shannon Taylor immediately following her campaign announcement.
In Their Own Words – Congressional Authority Over War Powers
Many citizens have expressed anger and anxiety that our Legislative branch is not acting as a check/balance to the Trump Administration, particularly with regard to the unauthorized war in Iran.
If you were a member of congress right now, how would you work to reclaim Congressional authority over war powers? What steps would you take to protect your constituents from the fallout of Trump’s attack on Iran?
In Their Own Words – What Keeps Me Going
In this post, we asked candidates to share what keeps them going: Running for office is a grind in a normal election cycle, but this one brings extra challenges with the chaos unleashed by the Trump administration; a multi candidate primary, the redistricting referendum and court decisions.
Redistricting Referendum Recap & What’s Next?
On 4/21/26, Virginians voted to approve the redistricting constitutional amendment (HB1384), which allows the state to temporarily bypass its bipartisan independent commission to redraw the congressional maps. But multiple legal challenges are preventing redistricting from moving forward. Our recap explains it all.
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