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.

SDC Endorsements of Suffolk Candidates

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

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!

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

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

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