The 2026 midterms are approaching fast, and multiple candidates are running in the Democratic primaries for Virginia’s 1st Congressional District (VA1) and the U.S. Senate. That makes this a good time to review how candidates get on the ballot as well as actions voters can take to help candidates run for office.
Elections
1/6/26 – Ballot Petition Signing
Before an individual can be on the ballot for an elected position, they must collect a minimum number of signatures from folks who live within their district. Anyone can sign and there is no commitment to vote for, otherwise support or donate to the candidate. We are hosting a signing event in the large meeting… Read More
What Do VA Election Results Mean for 2026?
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Democratic voters turned out in record numbers and sent a big blue wave across the state of Virginia to elect Abigail Spanberger for Governor, Ghazala Hashmi for Lt. Governor, and Jay Jones for Attorney General.
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Get to Know Abigail Spanberger
Who is Abigail Spanberger? Short answer: She’s a former CIA Case Officer who also served America as a Congresswoman. Her current goal is to become the next Governor of Virginia.
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Get to Know May Nivar
Who is May Nivar? Short answer: she’s a business executive, leader, and community organizer who is running to become Delegate for the 57th District in the Virginia House of Delegates.
What’s a Poll Greeter?
Henrico County needs Poll Greeters and it’s an easy way to give a few hours of your time and feel like you are involved in the election process.
Last year, I was a first time poll greeter! The shifts are short (only a few hours) and all you do is welcome and thank people for voting as well as hand out sample ballots.
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11/4/25 – Greet Voters at the Polls
Greet voters with sample ballots and smiles on Election day! Sign up for shifts. – Note that there is a tab for each Government Center for early voting and for each Magisterial District for Election Day. Grab a friend and sign up for a couple of hours – it’s fun and it’s easy! This is… Read More
Letter to the Editor: Compassion & Courage
Compassion and courage. The heart of a public servant with the grit of an ice hockey player. That’s me. I’m Ericka Kopp, candidate for Congress in Virginia’s First District. I stand for access and accountability, and I’m putting people and communities over partisan politics.
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Easy Snack Donation Volunteer Opportunity!
In addition to the many election related volunteer opportunities we’ve shared to help between now and election day, we want to highlight another: The Henrico Dems have asked for folks to drop off snacks for canvas volunteers.
Get to Know Jay Jones
Who is Jay Jones? Short answer, he’s a former state lawmaker and Assistant Attorney General whose current goal is to become the next Attorney General of Virginia. Jones is a candidate whose history of public service has deep roots.
Election Related Volunteer Opportunities
Looking to get involved this election season? There are MANY was to do it. Be a poll greeter, host an event, recruit volunteers, distribute signs, help at outreach events, get out the vote, phone or text bank, become a student page…
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Youngkin’s EO – Election Security or Voter Suppression?
Days before early voting got underway in Virginia for the 2025 election, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed an Executive Order “to Further Enhance Security of the Commonwealth’s Electoral Process.”Read More