Meet the 10th District Candidates on May 11!
Boysko, Jennifer (D) Jennifer Boysko for Congress
Elected Office: Elected to State Senate in 2019; House of Delegates 2015-2019 Profession/ Background: Began a career on Capitol Hill working for Senator Richard Shelby; served as VA state director for Howard Dean 2003; seasoned political organizer; a strong fundraiser for Democrats in the House of Delegates Residence: Herndon Age: 57 Key Issues: Reproductive rights, Gun control, Economic policies that promote equality, Gun safety, Environment |
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Devoe, Marion Sr (D) Marion Devoe for U.S. Congress District 10 (mariondevoeforcongress.org) Elected Office: None Profession/ Background: Former Chief Operations Officer (COO) for the White House Executive Office of the President under former President George W. Bush; over 30 years in the Federal Government service; Vietnam combat veteran; author of several books Residence: Haymarket Age: 75 Key Issues: Affordable housing, Veterans care, Skills training, Immigration Reform |
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Filler-Corn, Eileen (D) Eileen Filler-Corn (eileenforcongress.com) Elected Office: Speaker of House of Delegates 2020; House of Delegates March 2010 to 2023; Minority leader of the House of Delegates 2010 through 2023 Profession/ Background: Passed extensive legislation while in House, including reforming voting rights and access; passing major gun safety laws, reproductive health care reform; Director of Intergovernmental Affairs in the administrations of Virginia Governor’s Tim Kaine and Mark Warner Residence: Springfield Age: 59 Key Issues: Abortion access, Gun Control, Voting Rights |
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Helmer, Dan (D) Dan Helmer for CongressElected Office: Elected to the House of Delegates in 2019
Profession/ Background: Veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars; champion of gun violence prevention laws in Virginia legislature; 2023 Democraticaucus campaigns chair Residence: Clifton Age: 42 Key Issues: Abortion access, Gun Control, Economic Policies that help the middle class, Environment, Affordable Health Care |
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Kaul, Krystle (D) Krystle Kaul Elected Office: None Profession/Background: CEO, Krystle Klear Communications; defense tech small business owner; a teacher; former senior defense official, entrepreneur, defense contractor Residence: Ashburn Age: 39 Key Issues: Reproductive health, Tech, gun safety, Small business, Defense and National Security, Foreign Policy |
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Leighton, Mark (D) Mark Leighton for Congress Elected Office: None Profession/Background: Librarian and administrative faculty at George Mason Law Library; volunteer for multiple Democratic campaigns Residence: Manassas Age: 51 Key Issues: Lower College Tuition, Lower Health Care Costs. Abortion Access, Environment, Affordable Health Care, Immigration |
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Maldonado, Michelle (D) Home | Michelle For US Congress (michelleforuscongress.com) Elected Office: Elected to House of Delegates in 2022 Profession/ Background: 2024 passed the highest number of bills in the House Democratic Caucus and the highest number of bills unanimously in the entire House of Delegates; former technology industry attorney in Northern Virginia and the founder of a leadership development firm that focuses on trauma recovery Residence: Bristow Age: 54 Key Issues: Economy for all, Education, IT/AI Reproductive rights, Environment, Affordable Housing; Health Care, Immigration |
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Nembhard, Travis (D) Home – Travis Nembhard for Congress – VA 10 (nembhardforvirginia.com) Elected Office: None Profession/ Background: Nearly flipped district in the 2023 House of Delegates election; assistant attorney general at the Civil Rights Bureau in the New York State Office of the Attorney General; legislative counsel on the Council for the District of Columbia’s Committee on Transportation and the Environment; administrative law judge for the D.C. Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) Residence: Nokesville Age: 35 Key Issues: Reproductive rights, Affordable housing, Tech, Infrastructure, Environment, Affordable Health Care |
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Pokharel, Adrian (D) “Adrian Pokharel for Virginia’s 10th District: Leadership, Unity, Prosperity” (adrian4congress.org) Elected Office: None Profession/ Experience: Veteran; former CIA and NSA officer; small business owner, advocate for disabled veterans; worked in law enforcement and airline industry Residence: Gainesville Age: 56 Key Issues: Affordable housing, Immigration, Veterans Health (mental health care), Better Pay for Teachers, First Responders |
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Qarni, Atif (D) Atif Qarni for VA 10 (qarniforcongress.com) Elected Office: None Profession/ Experience: Veteran (Marine); former Virginia Secretary of Education (Northam Administration) where they increased teacher pay, expanded preschool,financial aid, and community college, among other major public education expansions; middle school teacher |
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Residence: Manassas
Age: 45 Key Issues: Childcare; reproductive rights, gun safety, Education, Affordable housing, Immigration, Infrastructure
Reid, David (D) Reid for Congress (reidforvirginia.com) Elected Office: Elected to the House Of Delegates in 2018 Profession/ Background: former Navy Intelligence Officer; founder & CEO Rockbridge Consulting, specialized in studies and analysis, worked for over 35 years in the NoVA business community Residence: Ashburn Age: 62 Key Issues: Affordable housing, Immigration, Infrastructure, Education and Training, Cost of Education |
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Subramanyam, Suhas (D) Suhas for Virginia Elected Office: Elected to Virginia Senate 2024; House of Delegates 2020-2023 Profession/ Background: Worked on key legislation related to drug cost, toll hikes and energy costs in VIrginia legislature; White House technology policy advisor to President Obama; Policy Aide on Capitol Hill; started his own small business; served as a volunteer medic, EMT, and firefighter Residence: Ashburn Age: 37 Key Issues: Affordable health care, Reproductive Rights, Immigration, Infrastructure, Environment |
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LOCALLY GROWN AND PRODUCED IN RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY VA
This is just a partial list of the bounty you can find in our beautiful county. Be sure to visit the Rappahannock County Farm Tour, September 23-24, 2023, from 11 am to 5 pm. https://rappfarmtour.org
Weekly farmers markets:
- Rappahannock Farmers Market. 12018 Lee Hwy, Sperryville, VA 22740. Saturdays from 9 am to noon, starting April 29, 2023. https://rappfarmersmarket.com/
- The Farm at Sunnyside. Sundays outside The Latin Market, 664 Zachary Taylor Lane, Flint Hill VA. http://thefarmatsunnyside.com/about/the-farm/
Community-supported agriculture (CSA) farms:
- Waterpenny Farm, 53 Waterpenny Lane, Sperryville. Farm shares available and walk-in sales during the season. https://waterpennyfarm.com/
Farm markets:
- River Jordan Farm, 6 Shiloh Lane, Flint Hill, VA. Lamb, beef, pork, eggs grown on the farm. Orders taken. http://www.riverjordanfarm.com/
- Roy’s Orchard, 64 Old Hollow Rd, Sperryville VA. A vast assortment of veggies, fruit, eggs, pies, and market goods. Open 8 am to 8 pm every day. (540) 987-8636
- Jenkin’s Orchard, 355 Yancy Rd, Woodville. A wide array of fruits and veggies in season. Open 9 am to 6 pm every day. (540) 987-8192
- William’s Orchard, 3 Williams Lane, Flint Hill VA. Open 9 am to 5 pm every day. Huge variety of apples and locally grown fruits. (540) 675-3765
Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries:
- Little Washington Winery and Brewery, 72 Christmas Tree Lane, Washington VA. https://www.skyline-brewing.com/
- Pen Druid Brewing, 3863 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville VA http://www.pendruid.com/
- Hopkins Ordinary Ale Works, 47 Main St, Sperryville VA. http://www.hopkinsordinary.com/#hopkinswelcome
- Copper Fox Distillery, 9 River Lane, Sperryville VA 540/987-8554 https://www.copperfoxdistillery.com/new-index/
- Dida’s Distillery, 14437 Hume Rd, Huntly VA 540/551-8141 https://www.didasdistillery.com/
- Narmada Winery, 43 Narmada Lane, Amissville, VA https://narmadawinery.com/
- Gadino Cellars, 92 Schoolhouse Rd, Washington VA https://gadinocellars.com/
- Quièvremont Winery, 162 Gid Brown Hollow Rd, #335, Washington VA. https://www.quievremont.com/
- Gray Ghost Vineyards, 14706 Lee Hwy, Amissville VA. https://grayghostvineyards.com/
- Rappahannock Cellars, 14437 Hume Rd, Huntly VA. https://www.rappahannockcellars.com/
Mark Your Calendars for the Blue State Bluegrass Brunch, May 20, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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Mountain View Farm
86 Botts Lane, Woodville, VA.
GREAT FOOD
GREAT MUSIC
by The Bentwood Rockers
Special Guess include Larry Jackson, Elizabeth Melson, Tawana Campbell, and candidates for County offices
POTLUCK ITEMS NEEDED!
Contact Chair Mary-Sherman Willis or call 540-987-8912
Join us for our annual clean up!
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Honor Mother Earth on EARTH DAY, April 22, 2023
Meet at the Rappahannock County Library at 10 a.m. to help clean up our little piece of Paradise—Rt 211 from the Library to Massie’s Corner.
We supply safety vests and trash bags and offer sandwiches and refreshments when we’re done.
Bring: sturdy shoes, work gloves, and a sunhat.
Questions? Contact Chair Mary-Sherman Willis
Earth Day Postcard Campaign, March 22
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2023 AT 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Write postcards for Earth Day!
Help spread awareness of Rapp Democrats and our community service. Join us to write postcards to Rappahannock neighbors announcing Earth Day 2023 and our upcoming Earth Day Clean-up Event.
Gather with friends for a writing party at an RCDC member’s house. Or if you prefer, pick up a packet to write from your home. It’s fun and easy! You’ll receive everything you need including postcards, address labels, postage stamps and messaging ideas.
WRITE AT THE PARTY OR PICK-UP YOUR PACKET TO TAKE HOME!
For location and sign-up, email us!