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Democratic Party of Virginia

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Democratic Party of Virginia
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Basic facts
Location:Richmond, Va.
Type:Political party
Affiliation:Democratic
Top official:Susan Swecker, Chair
Website:Official website

The Democratic Party of Virginia is the Virginia political party affiliate of the national Democratic Party. The group is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.


Party chair

Susan Swecker

The chair of the Virginia Democratic Party is Susan Swecker.






Party leadership

As of November 2023, the executive director of the Virginia Democratic Party was Shyam Raman.[1]

The website for the Virginia Democratic Party listed the following individuals as the party's state leadership as of November 2023:[1][2]

  • Hon. Susan Swecker, Chair
  • Gaylene Kanoyton, First vice chair, organization
  • Marc K. Broklawski, Second vice chair, rules
  • Ricardo Alfaro, Vice chair, technology & communications
  • Sen. L. Louise Lucas, Vice chair, outreach
  • Clarence Tong, Vice chair, finance
  • Isaac Sarver, Secretary
  • Abbi Easter, Treasurer
  • Joshua Cole, DNC member
  • Doris Crouse-Mays, DNC member
  • Elizabeth Guzman, DNC member
  • Dave Leichtman, DNC member
  • Atima Omara, DNC member
  • Levar Stoney, DNC member
  • Elaine Kamarck, DNC member
  • Randy Sprinkle, Finance director
  • Kristi Glass, Chief operating officer
  • Ja'Scotta Jefferson, Voter protection director
  • Katie O'Grady, Data director
  • Brenner Tobe, Deputy executive director/CTO
  • Nick Scott, Digital director

Party platform

The Democratic Party of Virginia follows the platform of the Democratic Party. Click here to view the full platform.

Party rules and bylaws

For complete information on the Democratic Party of Virginia's bylaws, please click here.

Primary elections

Conventions are commonly used in Virginia. The Democratic Party and Republican Party form committees for different levels of government to decide on the method of nomination. The parties are required to let the Virginia Department of Elections know which offices will have alternate nomination methods. The window for notification opens at 125 days before the primary date and lasts until 105 days before the primary. (§ 24.2-516)

Parties can also choose to hold alternate nomination methods if no candidates make the primary ballot. (§ 24.2-526)

Current elected officials

Note: The following table lists the current U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and the top state executive positions held by officeholders affiliated with this party. This table may not populate if no officeholders have been elected with this affiliated party. To report an error, please email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.

Office State Name Party Date assumed office Date term ends
U.S. House Virginia District 3 VA Robert C. Scott Democratic January 3, 1993 January 3, 2027
U.S. House Virginia District 4 VA Jennifer McClellan Democratic March 7, 2023 January 3, 2027
U.S. House Virginia District 7 VA Eugene Vindman Democratic January 3, 2025 January 3, 2027
U.S. House Virginia District 8 VA Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. Democratic January 3, 2015 January 3, 2027
U.S. House Virginia District 10 VA Suhas Subramanyam Democratic January 3, 2025 January 3, 2027
U.S. House Virginia District 11 VA James Walkinshaw Democratic September 10, 2025 January 3, 2027
U.S. Senate Virginia VA Tim Kaine Democratic January 3, 2013 January 3, 2031
U.S. Senate Virginia VA Mark Warner Democratic January 3, 2009 January 3, 2027

Party candidates

Note: The following table lists candidates who filed to run for office with this political party in a given year. This may also include candidates who filed to run with more than one political party. The list may not be comprehensive if the state's official filing deadline has not passed. This list may not populate if no candidates have filed to run with this political party. The table lists non-presidential candidates who filed to run for office with this political party in a given year. For more information on presidential candidates and elections, please click here.

Using the tools at the top of the table, you can increase the number of candidates shown on your screen or scroll through the table to view additional candidates. To report an error, please email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.

2025

Virginia

2025 Virginia Candidates
candidateofficepartystatusElection Date
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Withdrew General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Lost Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Lost Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Lost Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Lost Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Lost Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Lost Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Patrick Hope
Patrick Hope Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Lost Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Lost Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Adele McClure
Adele McClure Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Alfonso Lopez
Alfonso Lopez Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Irene Shin
Irene Shin Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Karrie Delaney
Karrie Delaney Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Dan Helmer
Dan Helmer Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
David Bulova
David Bulova Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Holly Seibold
Holly Seibold Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Marcus Simon
Marcus Simon Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Vivian Watts
Vivian Watts Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Paul Krizek
Paul Krizek Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Mark Sickles
Mark Sickles Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Kathy Tran
Kathy Tran Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Rozia Henson
Rozia Henson Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Joshua Thomas
Joshua Thomas Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Candi King
Candi King Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Luke Torian
Luke Torian Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Briana Sewell
Briana Sewell Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Jas Singh
Jas Singh Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Atoosa Reaser
Atoosa Reaser Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
David Reid
David Reid Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Marty Martinez
Marty Martinez Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Withdrew Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Withdrew Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Withdrew General
Nov 4, 2025
Sam Rasoul
Sam Rasoul Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Lost Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Withdrew Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Withdrew Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Lost Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Katrina Callsen
Katrina Callsen Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Amy Laufer
Amy Laufer Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Lost Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Rodney Willett
Rodney Willett Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Withdrew Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Withdrew Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Withdrew Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Withdrew Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Joshua Cole
Joshua Cole Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Shelly Simonds
Shelly Simonds Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Lost Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Lost Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Lost Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Lost Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Debra Gardner
Debra Gardner Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Michael Jones
Michael Jones Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Betsy Carr
Betsy Carr Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Rae Cousins
Rae Cousins Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Delores McQuinn
Delores McQuinn Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Lost Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Nadarius Clark
Nadarius Clark Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Marcia Price
Marcia Price Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Jeion Ward
Jeion Ward Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Don Scott
Don Scott Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Lost Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Withdrew Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Cliff Hayes
Cliff Hayes Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Bonita Anthony
Bonita Anthony Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Jackie Glass
Jackie Glass Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Phil Hernandez
Phil Hernandez Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Alex Askew
Alex Askew Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Withdrew Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Michael Feggans
Michael Feggans Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Withdrew Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Withdrew Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Matthew Hamel Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Blythe Scott
Blythe Scott Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Ramin Fatehi
Ramin FatehiCandidate Connection Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Lost Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Joe Baron
Joe Baron Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Lost Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
Lost Primary
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Philip Kellam Incumbent
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025
Democratic
On the Ballot General
Nov 4, 2025

Candidate Connection = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.


See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Democratic Party of Virginia, "Staff," accessed November 27, 2023
  2. ↑ Democratic Party of Virginia, "State Steering Committee," accessed November 27, 2023
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