Prince Edward County Democratic Committee

Young Dems Social
2024-09-18 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-04 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-21 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-07 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Join other young (which is a relative term!) Prince Edward Democrats at Three Roads Brewery in Farmville for a social from 5:15-6! (It really starts at 5:15; this software doesn’t recognize anything but half hour intervals!)

Regular Monthly PEDC Meeting with VA Senator Ghazala Hashmi
2024-08-26 18:00 - 19:00
Please join us for our regular monthly meeting at the Extension office (100 Dominion Drive) at 6pm! Virginia Senator Ghazala Hashmi will be our speaker.

National Night Out!
2024-08-02 16:00 - 20:30
Don’t miss National Night Out at Parkview Gardens from 4pm – dusk. Good food, fellowship, and music!

Regular Monthly PEDC Meeting
2024-07-22 18:00 - 19:00
Please join us for our regular monthly meeting at the Extension office (100 Dominion Drive) at 6pm!

Young Democrats Social
2024-07-17 17:00 - 18:00

Biden v. Trump Debate Watch Party!
2024-06-27 20:30 - 22:00
The Battle for the White House:
Watch the Biden v. Trump Debate at the Moton Museum!
(900 Griffin Boulevard, Farmville, VA)
Light refreshments served.
Sponsored by Prince Edward Democratic Committee | Denise Jackson, Precinct 401 Captain
For debate rules: https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/20/politics/cnn-debate-trump-biden/index.html

Democratic Primary Tuesday, June 18
2024-06-18 06:00 - 19:00
Early voting has already started for the Democratic Primary on June 18. Find a Democrat to support in the run against no-good Bob Good and John McGuire, who are running as Republicans for the 5th District Congressional seat. There are three excellent Democrats running in the June 18 primary: Paul Riley, Gary Terry, and Gloria Witt. Check out their web pages for details on their experience and approaches to the issues–and make a plan to vote in the primary and the November election. This fact sheet will give you details: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/media/formswarehouse/2024-voter-outreach/voter-pocket-guide/Color_English_Voter_Pocket_Guide_6.18.2024.pdf

May/June combined meeting Monday, June 3
2024-06-03 18:00 - 19:00
The PEDC is not meeting at our usual day, Monday, May 27, because of the Memorial Day holiday. Instead, we will hold a combined May/June meeting on Monday, June 3 at 6pm in the Extension office (100 Dominion Drive, Farmville). Join us! We will have a closed meeting from 6-6:30 for members only. New Members or visitors should arrive at 6:30.

Social May 22
2024-05-22 17:15 - 18:45

Call to Caucus to nominate delegates/alternates
2024-04-22 18:00 | Virginia Tech Extension Service Building, 100 Dominion Drive, Farmville, VA, 23901, United States
The Prince Edward Democratic Committee has called a Caucus to be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Virginia Tech Extension Service Building at 100 Dominion Drive, Farmville, VA 23901. Doors open at 5 p.m. and close at 6 p.m. The Caucus is for PEDC members or those willing to sign the membership application. The purpose is to elect five delegates and five alternates to the Fifth District Convention to be held at the Fluvanna County High School in Palmyra, VA, at 11 a.m. on May 18, 2024.
>> Call to Caucus for Delegates and Alternates (pdf)

Feb. 3 Meet & Greet with Bob Good's Democratic Competition!
2024-02-03 15:00 - 17:00
Come meet the four Democratic candidates running against Bob Good for the 5th District seat in Congress! Meet & Greet on
Saturday, Feb. 3, at 3pm at Potters Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd., Charlottesville. Live music and cash bar (and food).
Learn about their vision for the 5th District and how you can help their efforts!

Gary Terry spoke at our January meeting; Gloria Witt and Paul Riley will be at our February 26th meeting.

Presidential primary voting has started!
2024-01-19 - 2024-03-05
Early voting for the March 5, 2024, presidential primary started January 19. There are three candidates on the Democratic ballot, so your vote matters! This pocket guide will tell you what you need to know to vote: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/media/formswarehouse/2024-voter-outreach/voter-pocket-guide/VoterPocketGuide-Mar2024-Color-English.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0duWQ1vXx53wJyCiLuoYyqc2US_uzo04XiZe9XDLwMjQLfCZJ8NOvggmA

Special Election to Replace Sen. Ruff on January 9!
2024-01-09 06:00 - 19:00
Did you know there is an important election in two weeks if you live in Prince Edward County outside of town limits?
Frank Ruff, who represents District 9 in the General Assembly–most of Prince Edward County, has resigned. His successor will be elected Tuesday, January 9th! We are sorry for Sen. Ruff’s health issues and wish him a full recovery, but we wish he had told everyone earlier about his retirement. The Trump-loving GOP candidate had her website and campaign ready to roll out as the announcement was made!
Early voting at the registrar’s office starts after Jan 1. Please get out to vote! Don’t let partisan politics keep us from getting the best representation. Vote for Tina Wyatt Younger.

MEETING TO REORGANIZE THE PRINCE EDWARD DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
2024-01-08 18:00 - 18:30
We no longer need the caucus, but we will still meet! The Prince Edward Democratic Committee will meet Monday, January 8 at 6pm in the Extension Office (100 Dominion Drive, Farmville) for our biennial reorganization meeting and election of officers, followed by a work session. We will start with a potluck! Please join us.
The Prince Edward Democratic Committee, herein referred to as PEDC, will hold an assembled caucus on January 8, 2024, from 6pm-6:30pm at the Prince Edward Extension Service Conference Room, 100 Dominion Drive, for the purpose of electing the new membership of PEDC pursuant to the Democratic Party of Virginia Party Plan.
I. Candidate Filing
Each person seeking to become an officer of PEDC shall submit a statement of interest to Carol Stiff by 5pm on December 7, 2023, at stiffnet@yahoo.com. Only those candidates who have timely and properly filed the pre-filing form will have their names placed in contention.
There shall be no filing fee for any membership candidates.
II. Qualification of Candidates
The Membership Pre-Filing Form, which all candidates for membership must sign, will include the following written declaration: I declare myself to be a candidate for membership on the Prince Edward Democratic Committee. I also declare that I believe in the principles of the Democratic Party and that I will not support any candidate opposed to any Democratic nominee as long as I am a member of the Committee.
III. Notice
PEDC shall provide notice of this caucus by placement of a general notice of the filing deadline and the caucus, including noticing the caucus date, time, and location, along with the Call to Caucus, on the Democratic Party of Virginia, the Prince Edward Democratic Committee website and social media platforms; by email notification to Democrats who reside in Prince Edward; and through other reasonable means that will disseminate information about the caucus to registered voters in the County. In addition, reasonable actions shall be taken to promote participation in the caucus in accordance with the Affirmative Action provisions of the Party Plan of the DPVA.
IV. Membership Allocation
The full membership will vote for the following officers: Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer. Following the end of the election of the above officers and the end of the caucus, the members of the PEDC will then elect their Precinct Chairs with voting allowed for a precinct chair by the voters duly registered in that precinct until all 10 districts have a chance to elect their chairs. The full PEDC membership will then vote on the Committee Chairs that have volunteered to head up the individual committees.
V. Participation
Every Democrat who is a registered voter in Prince Edward County is urged to attend and participate. If an individual does not appear on the Registered Voter List, they will not be allowed to participate. Participants will also be required to sign a Caucus Participation Form stating that they:

Are a Democrat;
Are a registered voter within the County of Prince Edward;
Believe in the principles of the Democratic Party; and
Do not intend to support any candidates opposed to a Democratic nominee in the next ensuing election.

VI. Conduct of the Caucus
The doors to the caucus will open at 5:00pm and close at 6:00pm. Upon the closing of the doors, only those participants who have registered or are in line to register at 6:00pm will be permitted to participate.
VII. Determination of Winners
In the event that only one person files for a position, that person shall be declared the winner and the election for that specific position shall be cancelled.
If more individuals file than there are positions available, the candidates will be listed alphabetically on the ballot and will be elected by a plurality of the votes at the assembled caucus.
Vacancies may be filled by the new committee at the first meeting following the election of officers.
VIII. Affirmative Action
It shall be the duty and goal of all members of the PEDC Democratic Committee to seek out and encourage the broadest possible participation within the committee, and in its membership, of all duly qualified citizens without regard to race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic identity, disability, or economic status.
IX. Officer Elections
Immediately following the adjournment of the assembled caucus, the newly formed PEDC will meet for the sole purpose of electing the Precinct Chairs of each district and the Chairs of the committees.

Rally for Tina Wyatt Younger January 5!
2024-01-05 12:00 - 12:45
Meet Democratic Senate District 9 nominee Tina Wyatt Younger at a rally on the P.E. Courthouse lawn Friday, January 5 from 12-12:45. Join us for coffee or hot chocolate. If you live in district 201, 203, or 501, she needs your vote January 9! Below are details on voting in Prince Edward.

Call to Caucus for Senate District 9
2023-12-19 18:00 - 19:00
Attention Prince Edward Democrats in precincts 201, 301, 302, 401, and 501!
There will be a special election to replace VA Senator Frank Ruff on January 9, 2024. The following Prince Edward precincts, which are part of Senate District 9, will participate in a caucus to select the Democratic nominee to run on Tuesday, December 19 from 6-7 pm at the Hampden Sydney Volunteer Fire Department: 201 Rice, 301 Leigh, 302 Mt Pleasant, 401 Hampden, and 501 Darlington Heights. Please come out to caucus if you are in one of those districts!
You can find the forms at this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1s9gTxfBad6e5ZW64WaaXC6s5nYsbEY0D

Fish Fry Benefit
2023-09-09 16:00 - 20:00 | Farmville Farmers’ Market, 213 North Street, Farmville, 23901, United States
Come and meet the candidates. Cost is $20 per plate and tickets are available at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/pedcannualfishfry.
