The City of Suffolk Committee of the Democratic Party of Virginia

Democratic Candidates

May 28, 2026

U.S. Senator for Virginia

2nd Congressional District - (Primary August 4th)

Info on Suffolk Elections will be posted soon

The Art of Voting

May 27, 2026

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.

Memorial Day 2026

May 25, 2026
Soldier places flags at gravesights at Arlington

Juneteenth Celebration

May 22, 2026

Join the SDC and the Suffolk Dreamers for a celebration of black heritage, resilience and expression. In light of the recent voting decisions, help us bring good news to our neighbors.

Volunteer: https://b5t25.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/cl/f/sh/6rqJfgq8dISlVIR6URbv1yQdbzq/tkBzovFvLCwF

Suffolk Pride Festival

May 21, 2026
Rainbow Heart

Join us at Bennetts Creek Park in N. Suffolk on Saturday, June 6th from 11a-7pm! November's marriage equality referendum is on the ballot in November. Help us spread the word

Sign up to volunteer at https://www.mobilize.us/suffolkdemocraticcommittee/event/955688/

Republicans are All About Trump

Oct. 6, 2025

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

Join the Suffolk Democratic Committee

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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.

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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

April 18, 2025

There are protest events every weekend in North Suffolk and Downtown

Please look for Suffolk Events in mobilize

Oppose the Anti-Voting SAVE act

May 17, 2026

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.

Petition to Say No to ICE in Suffolk

April 26, 2026
"No (ICE) Facility in Suffolk" - Sign our petition to oppose a 9,000 square-foot ICE facility in our community

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.

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

May 17, 2026

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

Senator L. Louse Lucas Statement regarding FBI Raid

May 8, 2026
Photo of L. Louise Lucas with statement as described in post

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

General Meetings

The Suffolk Democratic Committee meets at 6:30 on the Second Tuesday of Each Month

The Suffolk Democratic Committee meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month

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

May 17, 2026

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

SDC Bylaws

The bylaws of the Suffolk Democratic Committee

Register to Vote

Information on registering to vote in Virginia

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