General Election 2026 Schedule

Please see the Suffolk Registrar and the Virginia State Board of Elections pages for official information

Weekend of Action

Come out this weekend, September 12 & 13, to knock with the Virginia Democrats to help get Sen. Warner re-elected, and help get former Congresswoman and Democratic Nominee for CD-2 Elaine Luria back in Congress!

Join us at Taste of Suffolk

Join us at our great city's "Taste of Suffolk" street festival. Help us register voters and inform them of the three referendums that will be on the ballot in November.

We will promote all Suffolk Candidates and encourage our friends and neighbors to vote early!

Nadarius Clark Meet & Greet in Smithfield

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of community connection, conversation, and empowerment right here in Isle of Wight County!

RSVP https://secure.actblue.com/donate/isleofwightsept2026?refcode=ab_qr_code&utm_source=qr_code

Meet Tyron Riddick at Rennee's Restaurant

Meet Tyron Riddick Tuesday, September 8, 2026 6:30pm Rennee's Restaurant and Lounge
156 West Washington Street
Suffolk, VA 23334

Knock on Doors for Karima

Knock on doors this weekend for Karima Lockwood - Volunteer opportunities for this Saturday and beyond

National Voter Registration Day

National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday sponsored by dozens of partner organizations who want to help celebrate democracy and get people ready to vote.

Support Amendments for Marriage Equality, Reproductive Freedom, and Voting Rights

Vote 'Yes' on three questions which will be on your November ballot

March for Anti Fascism

Isle of Wight Dems and Suffolk Dems marched against fascism Saturday

Register to Vote

You can register:

• Online through Virginia's Citizen Portal
• Through your local registratrar's office
  • In Suffolk: 440 Market St / 757-514-7750 / https://www.suffolkva.us/852/Voter-Registration
• Through various other methods listed on Virginia's voter registration page

SDC Endorsements of Suffolk Candidates

The Suffolk Democratic Committee endorses Karima Lockwood, Karen Jenkins, Wendy VanHosen, Tyron Riddick, and Steven Cheeks.

Join us at Peanut Fest

Join the Suffolk Democratic Committee at one of our most important events of the year!

We will register voters and educate them about the November ballot which, in addition to our candidates has three important amendment proposals

Reception for Elaine Luria in Suffolk

2026 Democratic Candidates

U.S. Senator for Virginia

• Mark Warner

2nd Congressional District - (Primary August 4th)

• Elaine Goodman Luria

The Suffolk Democratic Committee endorses the following candidates for local offices:

School Board

• Chuckatuck: Karima Lockwood
• Cypress: Karen Jenkins
• Holy Neck: Wendy VanHosen
• Suffolk: Steven Cheeks

City Council

• Suffolk: Tyron Riddick

Kiggans Gotta Go (a song)

A Song (click through to listen)

Meet your CD02 Candidates

Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with congressional candidates Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM 178 E. Washington Street Suffolk, VA. 23434

This is your chance to: • Hear directly about their vision and plans for our community • Ask questions and share your concern • Meet neighbors and show your support

We will have a brief general meeting starting at the usual time of 6:30.

Register Voters on National Night Out

Join Us to register voters during Suffolk's National Night Out on August 6th.

Downtown Locations include:

Tyne Street (as a volunteer with the NAACP's community event) Constance Road & Washington (with Suffolk Business Community's event)

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Elaine Luria wins Nomination for CD02

Elaine Luria is our candidate for Congressional District 02.

We thank Elaine's Democratic primary challengers, Nila Devanath, Bill Fleming, and Patrick Mosolf for giving our district's Democrats a choice and raising awareness of important issues.

Congratulations, Elaine! Now it's time to take back our district!

Petition to Say No to ICE in Suffolk

Please sign our petition to oppose the establishment of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in a vacant 9,000-square-foot building located in the City of Suffolk.

Voting Information for the August 4th Primary

You can vote by drop box, early in person, or at your polling place on election day.

Kiggans Deletes Mentions of Gas Prices from her Website

Virginia Dogwood reports "As gas prices rose across Virginia [...] Jen Kiggans (R) removed parts of her campaign website discussing the cost of gas and the economic struggles of Virginians "

SDC Bylaws

Join us on Signal

Members and invitees - please join us on Signal

Download the signal app, and let us know you did by emailing us. If your membership or status checks out, you will receive an invitation to join one or more of our groups

Will Smith Crab Feast

Join the Suffolk Democratic Committee

Thank you for interest! Please fill out our Declaration of Candidacy form to let us know you are interested in joining us.

Protest for Victor Perez Martin

PROTEST for Victor Perez Martin - Beaten by ICE agents - July 12 at Sentara Bellharbor

Please see notes provided by the organizer by clicking the image or the "continue reading" link

General Meetings

Rennee's Celebration Center:
178 E Washington St
Suffolk, Virginia 23434

Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86463659265?pwd=TTRYODU0a3QvYmZvTTdRQXN2enRkZz09 Meeting ID: 864 6365 9265 Passcode: 415077 Or call 1-301-715-8592, and enter the same meeting ID and passcode

Rally to call on Kiggans to Support Medicaid and SNAP

Join us for a sidewalk rally in Suffolk as we call on Rep. Kiggans to reverse her dangerous cuts to Medicaid and SNAP!

Parking Lot Pride at N. Suffolk Library

The Suffolk Democratic Committee will be at the Suffolk Public Library's Parking Lot Pride event on June 26

Join the SDC at this event as we register voters, educate them about the MARRIAGE EQUALITY referendum on the ballot and work towards driving out the vote in November.

August 4th Primary Informotion Poster

The following graphic is provided courtesy of the Suffolk Registrar's office

Del. Clark Fish Fry June 28th

Delegate Clar's Fish Fry Sunday June 28th - Free for All

Juneteenth Celebration in Downtown Suffolk

Jun 20th: Join the SDC and the Saratoga Dreamers in Celebration of a monumental day in Black History.

The event will feature music, fun, and activities.

We will register voters, educate about the upcoming Primary election, Local elections and the need for positive change in our government.

Congressional Candidate Forum

COVA Coalition Congressional Candidate Forum in Virginia Beach
June 24th at the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library

Suffolk Local Candidates

These are the candidates in Suffolk City Council and School Board for 2026. The Suffolk Democratic Committee has not yet endorsed local candidates

The Art of Voting

With the stroke of the pencil, the turn of the lever, or the touch to the screen, suddenly the voter becomes an artist bestowed with enough visionary power to transform the frame of government with a mighty vote cast passionately across the canvas of the ballot to shape images of a world most desired then, once satisfied with such handiwork, steps back and pauses briefly for a final gaze before an exit from the poll filled with confidence in the belief to leave a lasting impression.

Republicans are All About Trump

A Republican accused Democrats of making the election all about Trump, but they should take a good look at themselves

Donate via ActBlue

The Suffolk Democratic Committee spends money on printed material, Internet services, meeting spaces, supplies for for volunteers, sustenance for voters, data and outreach services, and other expenses to help educate voters and to get people registered and to the polls. Please support our work.

Committees under the Suffolk Democratic Committee

The Suffolk Democratic Committee includes several committees which perform specific tasks. SDC Members are encouraged ot join at least one committee within the Suffolk Democratic Committee

Weekly Protests

There are protest events every weekend in North Suffolk and Downtown

Please look for Suffolk Events in mobilize

Oppose the Anti-Voting SAVE act

The purpose of the SAVE act is to make voting more difficult. Republicans say these requirements are necessary to prevent voter fraud. But no matter what they say, the SAVE Act is designed to block eligible people from voting, not to protect elections.

Senator L. Louse Lucas Statement regarding FBI Raid

"Today's actions by Federal agents are about far more than one state senator ... I am not backing down"

A dangerous trend of tilting power away from the people - statement by Jay Jones

Jay Jones issued the following statement regarding the Virginia Supreme Court overturning the will of the people

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