Dear Providence Democrats:

The next Providence District Democratic Committee (PDDC) meeting is Tuesday evening starting at 7:30. This will be a virtual meeting only.

I hope to see you there.

Andy Pavord, Chair

Providence District Democratic Committee

Mantua Rally and Canvass Launch

Saturday, Oct. 28, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Fairfax (address provided upon registration)

Join Providence Democrats for a rally and canvass launch on Saturday. Meet Congressman Gerry Connolly, Delegate Holly Seibold, Senator David Marsden, Providence District Supervisor Dalia Palchik, and Providence District School Board Member Karl Frisch. Also, please help us connect with voters. We will be knocking for candidates up and down the ballot in Mantua’s neighboring communities! We will have postcards for those who prefer not to canvass.

No canvassing experience is needed, Training will be provided to anyone who needs it! All you need is a charged phone and comfortable walking shoes. Paper packets can be provided upon request, please let us know ahead of time if you’d prefer one.

Pass Out Sample Ballots During Early Voting at Community Center

The best way to help get Democrats elected is to 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.

Early voting at the Jim Scott Community Center (3001 Vaden Dr, Fairfax) is for nine days, starting Thursday, Oct. 26, and ending Saturday, Nov. 4. The schedule is as follows:

• Weekdays: 1:00–7:00 pm
• Saturday: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
• Sunday: 1:00–5:00 pm

A big thank-you to the people who have already answered the call and have signed up for shifts. This represents a great start, but we need to fill the remaining slots.

Please volunteer for as many shifts as possible.

Note that persons signing up for the first and last shifts of the day won't be responsible for set-up or takedown.

Volunteers Needed for Election Day (Nov. 7)

Volunteers are needed to hand out sample ballots on Election Day at each of the precincts in the Providence District. A list of precincts, with links to sign up, is available at the Providence Democrats website.

Donate to the Candidates' Campaigns

Another way to help get Democrats elected is to donate to their 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.

The Finish Line:

An Event Supporting Our Democratic School Board Candidates

Thursday, Nov. 2, 7:00–8:30 pm

Home of Sue Langley (address provided upon registration)

Help our twelve Democratic candidates for Fairfax County School Board finish the race strong so they can get to work protecting public education and ensuring every student has a world-class education!

Our School Board candidates:

• Rachna Sizemore Heizer (Braddock)
• Robyn Lady (Dranesville)
• Marcia St. John-Cunning (Franconia)
• Melanie Meren (Hunter Mill)
• Dr. Ricardy Anderson (Mason)
• Mateo Dunne (Mount Vernon)
• Karl Frisch (Providence)
• Sandy Anderson (Springfield)
• Seema Dixit (Sully)
• Kyle McDaniel (at large)
• Ryan McElveen (at large)
• Ilryong Moon (at large)

Funds raised will be divided evenly among all twelve Democratic school board candidates to help pay for last-minute expenses and turn out the vote!

The Right Wing and Public Education

Earlier this year, the FCDC National Affairs Committee hosted a forum on public education: "How You Can Help Defeat the Right-Wing Agenda to Destroy Public Education."

Read the BlueView BlueView article about this important topic. This article provides information that will be of interest to voters in this election.