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Last week, Senator Adam Ebbin announced he is resigning from the Virginia Senate to serve in Governor-elect Spanberger’s administration . As required by state law, Senate Pro Tempore Louise Lucas signed a writ calling a Special Election for Tuesday, February 10 . But before that, the Arlington and Alexandria Democrats will hold a firehouse primary tomorrow to determine the Democratic nominee to replace him.   In the coming weeks, there are two important opportunities for you

Contact: Owen Williams, Press & Public Relations Chair pr@arlingtondemocrats.org Arlington Democrats Elect New Leadership at 2026 Biennial Reorganization ARLINGTON, Va., Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026  — Over 300 Arlington Democrats gathered Wednesday evening at Washington-Liberty High School for the Arlington County Democratic Committee’s (“Arlington Democrats”) biennial reorganization, electing party leadership and precinct captains. At the meeting, local Democratic committee membe

October 28, 2025 Virginia State Senator Barbara Favola (40th District) delivered a speech during the General Assembly's Special Session highlighting harmful policies by the Trump administration which impact the health and livelihood of our neighbors across the Commonwealth. Trump is asking Republican states to redraw lines to ensure that his hurtful and unpopular decisions are not overturned. Virginia's redistricting resolution starts a process for Virginia voters to decide i

This November, Virginians will make a choice about what kind of future we want for our Commonwealth. We can either allow Donald Trump and Jason Miyares to keep steering Virginia backward, or we can elect leaders who will stand up for working families, protect our rights, and defend our democracy. Jason Miyares is ineffective and dangerous. He has refused to challenge Trump’s cuts to SNAP that would strip food assistance from hundreds of thousands of Virginians. He stood silen

The right to live under a fair and unbiased legal system, one that is governed by law and fact, is a core constitutional right. The Trump-infected Justice Department has now obtained indictments of two people Trump considers his enemies. These prosecutions, far from being legitimate law enforcement efforts, are part of the President’s personal vendetta against anyone who has ever tried to hold him accountable for his actions. More such indictments are expected, as the list of

One of the most cherished of American freedoms is the right to live under a criminal justice system in which cases are brought and decided based on evidence and law, not on political interest. The Eastern District of Virginia, where Arlington is located, has historically been one of the leading practitioners within the Justice Department of this type of American justice. It has enjoyed a sterling reputation, successfully handling important cases involving military and nationa

Whereas in the 35 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was adopted, significant progress has been made in enabling...

The following letter to the editor was submitted to InsideNOVA.com by Steve Baker, Chair of the Arlington Democrats. This Saturday, a...

In light of the upcoming June 14th military parade—an event that directly impacts our community—we’ve created this guide to offer...

Currently moving through Congress is the Republican budget bill for next year, what Trump calls his “ big, beautiful bill .” The...

Arlington Democrats are deeply saddened by the passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly, a tireless public servant for over 30 years whose...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saturday, May 10, 2024 CONTACT: communications@arlingtondemocrats.org Arlington Democrats Endorse Monique Bryant...

At our annual Blue Victory Dinner, Arlington Democrats announced its volunteer award winners for 2025! Congratulations to all our...

During the campaign, Trump said he would bring grocery prices down on “ Day One .” Many voters, especially those whose finances were...

On March 24, 2025, the Atlantic Magazine posted a story  about how its Editor-in-Chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, was accidentally added to a...

Recent news coverage of Arlington Democrats' Town Hall for Federal Workers and Contractors Arlington Community Shows Support for Federal...

Susan Swecker is stepping down as Chairwoman of the Democratic Party of Virginia after a decade of accomplishments in that office. In...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 4, 2025 CONTACT: communications@arlingtondemocrats.org Arlington Democrats Announce Two School Board...

Trump’s illegal dismantling of the federal government threatens the economy of Virginia, the well-being of Virginians, and the critical...

As the Trump Administration pushes its illegal firing agenda, Arlington Democrats are standing up for the dedicated federal employees who...