Democrats Win Big in the 11th Congressional District
Congratulations to ALL!!
On Election Day, we in the 11th Congressional District sent a powerful message as a record number of voters turned out and delivered a massive winning margin for Governor-Elect Ralph Northam , Lieutenant Governor-Elect Justin Fairfax, and Attorney General Mark Herring in our three (3) jurisdictions, Fairfax County, Prince William County, and Fairfax City.
We picked up at least seven of 8 Republican-held seats with the election of Kathy Tran, Karrie Delaney, Hala Ayala, Jennifer Foy, Elizabeth Guzman, Lee Carter, and Danica Roem, and we re-elected all of our incumbents.
Your determination and efforts sent a strong message, showing fellow Democrats across the nation the possibilities ahead of us as we move on to the 2018 Federal election.
Your valuable resources, your time, your treasures, and skills gave our Commonwealth and our country hope and confidence for a better future.
Meeting to fill vacancy – June 17
A member of the 11th Congressional District Democratic Committee has resigned, creating a vacancy of 1 (one) male position from Fairfax County on the committee to be filled as prescribed in Section 6.5 of the Democratic Party of Virginia Party Plan.
Under the authority granted in Section 6.4 of the DPVA Party Plan, the Chair has called a meeting of the Committee on Sat., June 17, 2017 at 9:40 AM to fill the vacancy. This meeting will be held at the Richmond Marriott, 500 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, in the same room as the Central Committee meeting (scheduled to start at 10:AM).
All meetings of the 11th CD Democratic Committee are open to the public. If you are interested in the vacancy, please ask a member of the committee to be nominated.
Results of the 11th Congressional District Convention
The following people were elected to the 11th Congressional District Democratic Committee at the May 13th Convention.
City of Fairfax
- Hon. Penelope “Penny” Rood
Fairfax County
- Anne M. Alston
- George Becerra
- Jasingh “Jay” Bhandari
- Rebecca Borton
- Paul Davis
- Robert J. Haley
- Kia Thomas Hamel
- John N. Jennison
- Suchada “Sue” Langley
- Daniel M. Press
- Maria D. Quintela
- Alex Rodriguez
- Christopher Schäffer
- Elaine “Lainie” Singerman
- Manisha Singh
Prince William County
- Dorothy H. Holley
- Ernestine S. Jenkins
- Richard M. Jessie
- Keith A. Scarborough
The following people are also members of the 11th Congressional District Committee, by virtue of offices they hold:
- Hon. Gerry Connolly, U.S. Congressman
- Tom Greeson, Chair, Small Business Caucus
- Morgan W. Jameson, National Committeeman, Virginia Young Democrats
Four additional members of the 11th Congressional District will be elected at the next meeting, three city-county members, and one elected official.
The pre-filing deadline for membership on the 11th Congressional District Democratic Committee has passed. The following people will be on the ballot for the May 13 Convention
City of Fairfax
One Member
- Jill-Morgan Aubert
- Penelope “Penny” Rood
Fairfax County
Female – 7 Members
- Anne M. Alston
- Rebecca Borton
- Janet Carver
- Kia Thomas Hamel
- Susan Johnson
- Sandra J. Klassen
- Suchada “Sue” Langley
- Roxana Mejia
- Tara J. Mooney
- Maria D. Quintela
- Rachel Rifkind
- Elaine “Lainie” Singerman
- Manisha Singh
Male – 8 Members
- George Becerra
- Richard J. Bochner
- Jay Bhandari
- Cesar del Aguila
- Paul Davis
- Bryan W. Graham
- Robert J. Haley
- John N. Jennison
- Steve Myers
- Daniel M. Press
- Alex Rodriguez
- Christopher Schäffer
- Randolph E. Tidd
Prince William County
Female – 2 Members
- Dr. Aisha Bonner Cozad
- Dorothy H. Holley
- Ernestine S. Jenkins
- Jatia Wrighten
Male – 2 Members
- Michael A. Bell
- Richard M. Jessie
- Keith A. Scarborough
- Don Shaw
Slates
The following slates have filed with the 11th CDDC Chair prior to the filing deadline.
Fairfax County
Blue Victory Team
Prince William County
Blue Victory Team
Jackie Smith Wins In Prince William
Last night, a political earthquake happened in Prince William County!
In a special election for Clerk of Court and the Democratic nominee, Jacqueline Smith, won the race! Jackie is a member of our 11th Congressional District Democratic Committee.
Democrats are motivated, Trump’s antics even motivate voters in local government races, and the Trump Effect is real.
- Jackie was outspent 7 to 1in the race – $235K to $36K
- Absentee turnout was way up– nearly 2,000 votes or 8% were cast early – that is unheard of in special elections.
- Jackie won the absentee vote by 20% while only winning the County by 10% – in other words, Democrats were motivated.
- Jackie becomes the second Democrat to win a countywide race in Prince William County in the last 18 years.
All of this bodes well for our 2017 November elections and in 2018, Congressman Gerry Connolly’s 11th Congressional District, consisting of Prince William County, Fairfax County, and Fairfax City precincts.
2017 Primaries will be held Tuesday, June 13, and 2017 General Election will be held Tuesday November 7.
Passing of Delegate Jim Scott
Fairfax, VA – Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) released the following statement on the passing of former Virginia Delegate Jim Scott:
“Virginia has lost a quiet, gentle but forceful advocate for all who feel powerless. Jim Scott was a voice for civil rights, women’s rights and LGBT rights because he believed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States meant what they said.
Unusual for a politician, Jim was self-effacing. A natural mentor, he promoted talent and sought to bestow credit on others. He advanced the careers of myriad public officials. His generosity of spirit benefited causes throughout our Virginia Commonwealth. And most of that generosity was unheralded.
He championed affordable housing, the homeless, the Fairfax Fair, telework, the environment, among scores of causes. In doing so he elevated politics and ennobled public service as a calling.
Jim was a loving and devoted husband to his beloved wife Nancy and a proud Dad to two extraordinary and accomplished daughters. He was a devout Methodist, and passionate sports fan for North Carolina and the Washington Nationals.
It will be difficult to re-imagine the NOVA community without his towering presence and wise guidance. And his absence will be a void for those of us privileged to know him.”