Who’s running? What do they stand for? How can I contribute?

Eight Democratic Party candidates remain in the race to be the presidential nominee for the Democratic Party. Do you know everything you need to know before Super Tuesday? Below is the list of candidates, listed in alphabetical order. Click on their names to open their campaign websites. Learn about them. And help your preferred candidate win by donating to his or her campaign.

Joe Biden

Michael Bloomberg

Pete Buttigieg

Tulsi Gabbard

Amy Klobuchar

Bernie Sanders

Tom Steyer

Elizabeth Warren

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Are you ready for Super Tuesday–March 3, 2020?

Super Tuesday refers to the Tuesday in a presidential election year when the largest number of states and territories hold a presidential preference primary or caucus. Virginia is one of those states!

Please vote on March 3! Click here to find your polling place. Don’t forget your photo ID.

Based on primary and caucus results, the Democratic Party nominee will be picked at the 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The convention is being held from July 13-16, 2020.

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Are you registered to vote on Super Tuesday (3/3/20)?

Source ABC 13 News: https://wset.com/news/local/deadline-to-vote-in-va-democratic-presidential-primary-is-feb-10

RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) — The voter registration deadline for the March 3, 2020, Virginia Democratic Presidential Primary is Monday, February 10.

To register to vote or update your voter registration information:

  • By mail: Applications must be postmarked by February 10.
  • In-person: Applications must be submitted by 5 pm February 10.
  • Online: Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on February 10.

Any Virginian can check or update their registration name or address, or register for the first time at the Department of Election’s online Citizen Portal at www.elections.virginia.gov/vote.

To register to vote in Virginia, you must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen,
  • Be a resident of Virginia,
  • Be at least 18 years old by the date of the November General Election (November 3, 2020), — 17-year-olds who register by February 10 and turn 18 by November 3 are eligible to vote in the March 3 Presidential Primary.
  • Have had voting rights restored if convicted of a felony,
  • Have had the capacity restored by court order if declared mentally incapacitated,
  • Not be registered and plan to vote in another state.

In addition to registering online, eligible Virginians may also register at their local voter registration office.

You may look up information about your office online.

Voter registration applications are also available at DMV customer service centers, social service offices, public libraries and other state and local government offices.

For more information about registering, local voter registration offices, absentee voting, acceptable photo IDs and more, visit the Department of Elections website or call toll-free at (800) 552-9745 or TTY 711

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What’s happening this week–the week before Election Day

Tuesday October 29th

Last day to request an absentee ballot to be mailed to you.  Call 540-675-5380 M-F 8 am to 4 pm See https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/absentee-voting/  Email: vote@rappahannockcountyva.gov 

Saturday November 2nd

Last day for in-person absentee voting. The Registrar’s office (262A Gay Street, Washington, VA) will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Saturday November 2nd

CANVASSING to GET OUT THE VOTE in Rappahannock! Morning and afternoon shifts, 9 am and 1 pm & Sunday November 3. Come to the Dems Office, 1047 Zachary Taylor Hwy, Huntly VA. Bring a cellphone. Questions? Contact Cathy Zimmerman: cpzimmerman@verizon.net or ‭(703) 298-0371‬

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Absentee voting has begun in Rappahannock

From today until Saturday November 2, you can vote absentee in person at the Registrar of Voters’ Office, 238 Gay Street, Washington VA 22747.  It’s open Monday to Friday 8AM to 4PM.

Do it now, cross it off your list, and be confident your voice is heard.

Check here for your registration status, order a mail-in absentee ballot and other information: https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation

Here are some important 2019 voting deadlines:

October 15     Deadline to register to VOTE

October 26     Registrar’s office Open on Saturday for in-Person Absentee Voting

October 29     Deadline to request absentee ballot to be mailed to you

November 2   Last day for In-Person Absentee Voting. Registrar’s Office is open.

November 5   General Election (Remember to bring a photo ID)

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