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.
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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
Meals Needed for Campaign Staff
Campgain staff will log some long days without much time to take a break and enjoy a meal. Let’s fix that! Please sign up to bring the team a hot meal.
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.
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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6/14/25 “No Kings Richmond” Protest
In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. We’ve watched as they’ve cracked down on free speech, detained people for their political views, threatened to deport American citizens, and defied the… Read More
CD1 Holds Rob Wittman Accountable
Protestors are frustrated and disheartened at Rob Wittman’s support of legislation that could impact everyday Americans. His votes in affirmative for cuts to federal programs and lower taxes for billionaires weighed on the crowd, and multiple people brought up his refusal to communicate with his constituents in person.Read More
6/7/25 “Wittman Robbed Us” Protest
Rob Wittman voted to slash SNAP, gut Medicaid and protect tax breaks for billionaires and he’s hoping no one makes a fuss. Too bad we’re showing up right outside his Henrico office. Join us Saturday, June 7th, from 1–3 PM Corner of Dominion Blvd and Broad Street, Henrico 23060 This is a district-wide protest, with… Read More
Henrico Dems Spring Social
Spring Social Alert! Instead of our usual May meeting, we’re throwing a Spring Social on Wednesday, May 15th from 7–9 PM at The Answer Brewpub (6008 W. Broad Street). Delicious food? Check. Some beverages on us? Check. Special guests dropping by? Check. Excellent company? Always. Come hang out, relax, and celebrate all the hard work… Read More
Monthly Henrico Democrats Meeting
Monday March 10, 7:30-9 pm 4301 East Parham Road, Richmond VA 23228 Our meeting will take place in the Board Room of the Administration Building. Doors open at 7 pm. Join us in person or online. Zoom link will be sent out the morning of the meeting. Interested in speaking at a meeting? Please contact Chair Alsuin… Read More
