Ready, Set, Protect: 2026 Election Protection Volunteer Call
About this event
Join us for the 2026 Virginia Election Protection Volunteer Call as we kick off the season together! This is a chance to meet Virginia’s new Election Protection Manager, hear from Opening Speaker: Melanie L. Campbell- President and CEO of National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, learn more about our volunteer plan and available roles, and sign up for shifts. Whether you’re new to election protection or returning for another year, this call will give you the information and next steps you need to get involved and help protect Virginia voters.
EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about it!
LIVE READING!
“THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE”
SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH @ 10:00 am!
Mark your calendars folks because it’s going to be awesome!
LOCATION:
HISTORICAL ST. JOHN’S CHURCH
103 St. John's Church Lane,
West Point, VA 23231
Constructed in 1734, Old St. John's Church is the only surviving colonial-era Episcopal church in King William County…famous for its association with Declaration of Independence signer Carter Braxton.
Sponsored by: The King William County Historical Society, Old St. John's Church Chapter, NSDAR, Daughters of the American Revolution National Headquarters
Did “YOU” miss the Candidate Forum!
Listen to the forum here…
WHO’S SPEAKING…
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
Elizabeth Dempsey-Beggs . Salaam Bhatti . Tim Cywinski . Jason Knapp . Ericka Kopp . Melvin Tull
*Shannon Taylor was unable to attend!
“Early Voting” for the Primary Election begins June 18, 2026!
Learn about each candidate’s take on the current state of our country, the issues they believe are most important, and how they plan to address them as they compete in the Democratic primary for the 1st Congressional District seat.
Sponsored by: Gloucester, Mathews, Essex, and Middlesex County Democratic Committees.
BY AUGUST 4TH…
'“VOTE” IN THE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY TO SELECT OUR CANDIDATE TO
REPLACE ROBB WITTMAN!
EARLY VOTE now! ~June 18th to August 1st..
EARLY VOTE now! ~June 18th to August 1st..
Early Voting Location
The office of the General Registrar:
180 Horse Landing Road #1
King William, VA 23086
START Date: June 18th, 2026
Monday- Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM
Saturday Voting: July 25, 2026 and August 1, 2026 8:00AM-5:00PM
Sunday Voting: July 19, 2026 and July 26, 2026 12:00PM-5:00PM
County Offices will be closed for voting on Friday June 19, 2026 and Friday July 3, 2026 in observance of the Holidays.
Click here to Register to Vote or Request an Absentee Ballot
The United States Supreme Court rejects bid to revive Democrats redistricting plan…
Our April 21st “YES” VOTE BY THE PEOPLE was VOTED DOWN!
Virginia Democrats’ last-ditch bid to revive their plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts to gain additional Democratic seats fizzled out Friday at the Supreme Court as the justices refused to restore the results of the referendum voters approved last month. Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones asked the nation’s highest court to take emergency action to block a Virginia Supreme Court ruling earlier this month that nullified the referendum after concluding that it violated the state’s constitution.
The emergency appeal found no traction at the Supreme Court. A one-sentence order released shortly after Jones filed his final brief on the appeal said Chief Justice John Roberts referred the stay request to the full bench, which denied relief.
BUT ..WE WILL STILL FIGHT BACK FOR OUR DEMOCRACY
WE MUST VOTE !!!
What’s next …AUGUST PRIMARY
Primary EARLY VOTING Begins June 18th-August 2nd!
Where: Office of the Registrar
180 Horse Landing Road #1, King William, VA 23086
ELECTION DAY… IS TUESDAY, AUGUST 4TH
Party Primary Election Day
6:00AM-7:00PM
at your local precinct
Let’s Select one of our Democratic Candidates who can defeat Robb Wittman!!
Democratic Candidates
Elizabeth Dempsy-Beggs, Salaam Bhatti, Tim Cywinski, Jason Knapp, Ericka Kopp, Shannon Taylor, Mel Tull
~UPCOMING CANDIDATE EVENTS~
Salaam BHATTI
Canvass Launch in HENRICO this SATURDAY!! (June 27th!)
Saturday, June 27th 12 – 2pm EDT
Foxtail Coffee - West Broad Village
2240 Old Brick Rd Suite a1
Glen Allen, VA 23060
About this event!
313 - Stoney Run
Join us for canvassing in one of our priority precincts!
Meet @ 12pm at Foxtail Coffee - West Broad Village
(We will disperse around 12:15pm)
Hosted by Salaam Bhatti for Congress
RSVP HERE to attend!
FUNDRAISER for Salaam Bhatti for Congress!
Saturday, Saturday, July 11 2 – 5pm EDT
Historic Hofheimer Building
2816 W Broad St
About this event
You're invited to a fundraiser in support of Salaam Bhatti for Congress!
Hosted by Craig Martin Host Committee in Formation
Musical Performance by Dead Billionaires!
Ticket Levels: $25 - Supporter $50 - Progress Advocate $100 - Friend of the Movement $250 - Grassroots Ally $500 - Community Champion $1000 - Honorary Host
Link to purchase Tickets:
Write Postcards for Salaam ~ July 1st!
Wednesday, JULY 1st 6:30 - 7:30 pm EDT
Atlee Library - Hanover County Public Library
9212 Rutlandshire Dr
Atlee Meeting Room
Join Team Salaam in writing postcards to voters!
Please bring 20-25 postcard stamps.
We will provide postcards, addresses and pens!
RSVP HERE to attend!
Elizabeth DEMPSY BEGGS
Glen Allen Canvass
Saturday, June 27th 2:30 – 4:30pm EDT
11907 Park Forest Way
About this event
Join Team Elizabeth for a canvass launch in Glen Allen on Saturday, June 27th, at 2:30pm to knock doors and speak to voters about Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs' plans to make life more affordable, government more accountable, get big money out of politics, and represent a new generation of Democratic leaders in Congress.
If you're fed up with the endless corruption and broken promises coming from Donald Trump and Rob Wittman, come get involved in the fight to defeat them both!
RSVP HERE to attend!
EDB July 4th Parade
Saturday, July 4th 8 – 11am EDT
Location
8201 Hampton Green Dr
About this event
Nothing says "freedom" like celebrating America's 250th birthday with an army veteran, former tank commander, and future Democratic member of Congress.
Join Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs to celebrate Independence Day and get involved in our fight to take back the House!
This event will take place from 8:00am-11:00am at Hampton Park in Chesterfield. You don't need to come for the entire event. Stop by whenever you can and stay for as long as you'd like!
Postcard Writing
Do anytime today!
Location
About this event
Thank you for wanting to support EDB! If you’d like to write post cards, we are happy to get you cards and a list of voters to write message to letting them know polls are open and to vote Beggs!
We do need supporters to provide stamps for themselves. A set of 100 postcard stamps is $62 from USPS.
Ericka KOPP
Kitchen Table Talks with Ericka Kopp (D, VA-1)
Time: Sundays 11am – 12pm EDT
Location: Virtual Event Join from anywhere
Hosted in Glen Allen, VA 23060
Available times
Sun, Jul 12, 11:00am–12:00pm EDT
Sun, Jul 26, 11:00am–12:00pm EDT
About this event
Congressional Candidate Ericka Kopp (D, VA-1) is holding virtual conversations for voters from around Central Virginia. Come share what you need to see change in DC. Let's build community around this virtual kitchen table. What issues are most central to you and your family? Which questions are going unanswered? Ericka wants to hear what matters most to you.
These biweekly unscripted virtual meetings are free to attend via phone or Zoom.
For more information about Ericka Kopp and her campaign, visit https://erickakopp.com/.
RSVP HERE to attend!
Shannon TAYLOR
Shannon Taylor for Congress Weekend of Action Canvass Launch in Henrico!
Saturday, June 27th 10am, 1pm, 3pm EDT
About This Event
Join the Team for a Weekend of Action to help spread our message with voters across the district.
Bring a car and some good walking shoes. All are welcome, training and materials will be provided.
Location
This event's address is private. Sign up for more details.
RSVP HERE to attend!
Make Real Phone Calls to elect Shannon Taylor to Congress!
Time: Wednesday, June 24th
5:30 – 7:30pm EDT
Location
Virtual Event ~ Join from anywhere!
Hosted in Richmond, VA 23294
Available times
Wed, Jun 24, 5:30pm–7:30pm EDT
Wed, Jul 1, 5:30pm–7:30pm EDT
Wed, Jul 8, 5:30pm–7:30pm EDT
About this event
While Rob Wittman is pretending to make calls to avoid tough questions, we're making real calls to elect Shannon Taylor to Congress!
Training and materials provided. This event is virtual and open to all. RSVP HERE to attend!
Elizabeth DEMPSY BEGGS
Jason KNAPP
Mel TULL
Veteran Candidate Forum
Monday, Jun 29 6 – 7:30pm EDT
Location
6749 Jessie Dupont Memorial Hwy
About this event
Join Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs for a veterans’ forum on Monday, June 29th, from 6pm-7:30pm. The candidates will share their vision to protect fellow veterans, make life more affordable, and restore ethics and accountability in Washington.
KW COUNTY SURVEYS!
Have you taken the county surveys yet?
It is so important to voice your opinion about what happens in our County Government
and to voice your opinions about DATA CENTERS!
Feel free to Complete these surveys NOW !
Or at least by July 15!
Please, encourage your friends and neighbors to complete these as well!
King William County Citizen Connectivity Survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SS8RRPX
Technology Uses Ordinance Citizen Engagement Survey
(regarding zoning for DATA CENTERS!)
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZG387LP
THANK YOU FOR SHARING!
FREEDOM FRIDAYS!
Fridays 12 – 1pm EDT
( June 26, July 3, July 10)
Location
Williamsburg James City County Courthouse
5201 Monticello Ave
About this event
Join us on Fridays at NOON at the Williamsburg James City County Courthouse,
located at 5201 Monticello Avenue, Williamsburg, with your signs, a cold beverage, and a chair, if needed. Bring a sign that represents the theme you are most passionate about.
PLEASE READ COMMUNITY NORMS before attending one of our events!
Hosted by the Williamsburg Indivisibles
SATURDAY, JULY 18TH, 2026!
BEGINNING AT 5PM
KING & QUEEN DEMOCRATS PICNIC at DAYSPRINGS FARM!
The King & Queen Democratic Committee is planning a picnic on Saturday July 18 beginning at 5 pm at Daysprings Farm!
LOCATION:
We would love for members of the King William Dems to join us! We expect some of the candidates running against Robb Wittman to attend…
ABOUT THE EVENT:
This will be an informal meeting with attenders bringing a dish of food to share for a potluck picnic and time to enjoy one another's company and meet some of the candidates!
Sponsored by: King & Queen Democratic Committee
SUPPORT OUR VOTING RIGHTS!
We Must Vote!
What’s the “SAVE ACT”?
The SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship and photo ID to vote in federal elections and compel states to search for non‑citizen voters, is being pushed by President Trump as a guarantee of Republican midterm victories, but its passage faces steep Senate hurdles and legal challenges.
Key Points:
The Senate version of the SAVE America Act would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.
The bill also mandates photo identification for in‑person and mail‑in voting and requires states to submit voter rolls to the federal government for non‑citizen checks.
The Center for American Progress reports that 146 million American citizens lack a valid passport and 69 million married women lack a birth certificate matching their legal name.
According to Pew Research, 58% of Americans back voter‑ID requirements.
Voting by non‑citizens is already a felony, but experts say such instances are rare and not a widespread problem in the United States.
Call Your Senators
202-224-3121!
MAKE SURE YOU’RE REGISTERED..
NOW-NOT LATER!
WHAT'S THE "SAVE ACT"?
WHAT'S THE "SAVE ACT"?
Tell Your Senators to rein in ICE NOW!
Call 202-224-3121!
Ask to be connected to each of your two senators (two calls total). You can Read this or a version of it. KEEP CALLING!
Follow this easy call script!
5Calls.org
DOWNLOAD THE APP!
Continue to call Congressman Wittman and Senators Kaine and Warner. Use the 5Calls website or app for issues, scripts and phone numbers. CALL EVERY DAY! It is our many calls that are pushing our Democratic Senators to act.
SNAP BENEFITS!
Here’s what’s on the table:
A three-month deadline to find 20+ hours of work—or lose your groceries.
Raising the work requirement age from 54 to 64—forcing 3 million older Americans to scramble or starve.
Targeting single parents with kids over 7—even though part-time jobs that accommodate school hours, sick days, and snow days are rare, and child care here costs $150–$250 a week.
This will hit our people, hard.
Continue to call Congressman Wittman and Senators Kaine and Warner. Use the 5Calls website or app for issues, scripts and phone numbers. CALL EVERY DAY! It is our many calls that are pushing our Democratic Senators to act.
HEALTHCARE MATTERS!
Rural Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Nurses and other Healthcare Personnel..
THE IMPACTS WILL REACH US ALL…
AFFORDABILTY ISN’T A HOAX - IT MATTERS!
Food, Healthcare, Housing, Good Jobs.. IMPACTING US ALL… IT’S NOT A HOAX!
ABOUT THE MAIL CHANGES?
ALLOW PLENTY OF PROCESSING TIME!
On Dec 24, 2025, the United States Postal Service made an update to their policy, no longer guaranteeing that mail would be postmarked on the day it was mailed but instead when it was received at a distribution center.
This means that your mail - ballots, tax returns, and any other sensitive mail - may not be postmarked until multiple days after you drop it in the mailbox.