Dear PDDC Member:

My message remains the same: We all need to do our part to help get Democrats elected.

How You Can Help Get Democrats Elected

Early voting starts tomorrow. How can you best help get the Democrats on our ticket elected?

Volunteer to pass out the Democratic sample ballot

at the polling locations

Why? Because most of the candidates on the ballot will not have a D or R designation by their names. I'm asking each of us to volunteer for as many shifts as possible. See the "Early Voting Begins" section below for more information, and sign up for shifts!

Another way you can help get Democrats on the ticket elected?

Donate to the candidates' campaigns

To make donations to the candidates' campaigns, you can visit the FCDC "Your 2023 Democratic Ticket" page, then click on the green dollar-sign icon associated with the candidates you'd like to donate to.

Andy Pavord, Chair

Providence District Democratic Committee

Early Voting Begins -- Have You Signed Up to Volunteer?

Early voting starts on Friday, Sept. 22, at the Fairfax County Government Center (FCGC, which draws 60% of the county's early in-person voters), North County Government Center, and Mount Vernon Government Center.

Because most candidates will not be identified by party on the ballots, it is especially important that we have volunteers to hand out the Democratic sample ballot. Shifts are for 2 hours. This is an easy and extremely important way you can help ensure Democratic victories in the election.

On Oct. 26, early voting comes to the Jim Scott Community Center (formerly known as the Vaden or Providence Community Center) in the Providence Magisterial District. We will send out our Signup Genius for that closer to the date. 

Who Are My Candidates?

Visit fairfaxvotes.org and enter your address to see the candidates who will be on your ballot. Links to candidates' websites and social media accounts are provided.

Statewide House of Delegates Candidate Sara Ratcliffe (HD-62)

“Repro Champion” Fundraiser

Sunday, Sept. 24, 3:00–5:00 pm

Private home in McLean, VA (address provided upon registration)

Sara Ratcliff is running for the House of Delegates seat in the new HD-62, which encompasses all or some of Orange, Culpeper, Madison, and Greene Counties. This Sunday’s fundraiser in McLean will support her campaign.

Holly Seibold—our Providence District Delegate—will be a Special Guest speaker and supporter at this fundraiser.

Please join us as we support candidates in nearby districts where races may be tighter than they are here in Northern Virginia.

Questions? Contact Sara Ratcliffe’s Campaign Manager Chris Burton (chris@saraforva.com) or Providence Democrats Vice Chair for Statewide Affairs Brandon Thurner (bthurner@gmail.com).

To learn more about our candidate in HD-62, check out Sara Ratcliffe’s website.

Statewide Senate Candidate Russet Perry (SD-31)

Former CIA officer and Loudon County Prosecutor Russet Perry is running for election in the new State Senate District 31, which encompasses parts of neighboring Loudoun County and nearby Fauquier County.

There are multiple ways Providence Democrats can help the Perry campaign, with in-person canvassing being the most needed in the home stretch before the Nov. 7 election. Canvassing is taking place in Loudoun and Fauquier Counties as well as the Town of Leesburg.

Knock doors for Russet Perry with State Senator David Marsden

Saturday, Oct. 7, 10 am to 12 noon

Meet at 25 E First St SE Suite #1, Leesburg, VA (a short 45-minute drive from the Providence Community Center, now known as the Jim Scott Community Center) to knock doors for Russet Perry with State Senator Davide Marsden.

Questions? Contact Russet Perry Field Organizer Jake Fein (jake.fein@vamajority23.org) or Providence Democrats Vice Chair for Statewide Affairs Brandon Thurner (bthurner@gmail.com).

To learn more, check out Russet Perry's website and view her first TV ad for the general

election, where Russet discusses how she has kept families safe and the importance of protecting access to safe and legal abortion and reproductive care.

Laugh Out the Vote with Comedian Hal Sparks in Support of Karl Frisch

Saturday, Sept. 23

7:00 p.m. - VIP Meet & Greet Photos

7:30 p.m. - General Admission

8:00 p.m. - Program Begins

Vienna Community Center (120 Cherry Street SE, Vienna)

You are cordially invited to "Laugh Out The Vote" at an evening of stand-up comedy with Hal Sparks, one of America's top politically minded comedians. Funds raised will support Karl Frisch in his campaign for re-election to the Fairfax County School Board as he fights to defend public education.

In addition to his career as a stand-up comedian, musician, and progressive radio host/streamer, Sparks hosted the Emmy Award–winning Talk Soup and starred in the critically acclaimed Showtime drama "Queer As Folk," the Disney Channel hit "Lab Rats," and the cult classic film "Dude, Where's My Car?"

Hors d'oeuvres and beverages (soda, beer, cider, wine) are included.

Hispanic Heritage Reception for Chris Falcon

Saturday, Oct. 14, 4:00–6:00 pm

Home of Sue Langley in Vienna (address provided upon RSVP)

Please join us for a Hispanic Heritage Reception for Chris Falcon, Candidate for Fairfax County Clerk of Court. Chris will be the first Democratic Clerk in Fairfax County in 40 years and the first Hispanic Clerk in Virginia’s history. But he needs your support to win

Special guests include:

• Delegates Elizabeth Guzman and Alfonso Lopez
• Supervisor Dalia Palchik
• Others!

This will be a fun Hispanic-themed event at Sue Langley’s home.