Democratic Party of Virginia
Coverage of Democratic Party of Virginia in the Nexus archive.
- VA-01 Democrats escalate dispute with state party over primary neutrality
Six Democrats in Virginia’s 1st congressional district primary dispute the Democratic Party of Virginia’s neutrality, citing FEC filings showing the party’s participation in a joint fundraising committee with candidate Shannon Taylor’s campaign. The candidates also question payments to DPVA Treasurer Abbi Easter for consulting work and demand transparency over governance and conflict-of-interest concerns.
- Four VA-01 Democrats ask state party to reaffirm neutrality after DCCC backs Shannon Taylor
Four Democratic candidates in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District have asked the state party to reaffirm neutrality after the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee promoted Shannon Taylor during the primary. They argue the DCCC’s actions could undermine confidence in the primary process, while the state party chair emphasizes maintaining neutrality.
- Virginia GOP, Dems battle it out over redistricting before state Supreme Court
The Virginia Supreme Court is reviewing a Republican challenge to a congressional redistricting plan approved by voters, which could allow Democrats to gain up to four additional U.S. House seats. Republicans argue the Democratic-led General Assembly violated procedural rules by fast-tracking a constitutional amendment for mid-decade redistricting, while Democrats claim the process followed all legal requirements.