Friends of Democracy CD6

03/30/2026

The current congressional map minimizes the number of localities divided between congressional districts. The proposed map increases them. Here are some of the ways localities in the western part o…

03/29/2026

03/29/2026

SchezzWho brings on several candidates and pundits to discuss Virginia's proposed amendment allowing redistricting. How'd we get here, and is it right? ...

03/29/2026

I’m at the Augusta Agriculture gala this evening celebrating the amazing producers in this Region. After losing nearly 400 farms across Virginia in 2025, we MUST focus on generational land transfer and prosperity opportunities for farmers in rural areas.

02/09/2026

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There will be a lot to talk about this year. Great keynote speaker too.

We couldn’t be more excited to announce that Texas Democratic State Party Chair, Kendall Scudder, who is also the DNC Southern Rural Caucus Chair, will be joining us at the Rural Retreat!

Last week we cheered Texas on as they flipped a seat in their State Senate in very red district. Not by 1 point, not by 10 points but by 34 points, capturing 79% of the vote! We cannot wait to hear from Kendall!

If you haven’t purchased your ticket to the Rural Retreat, May 1-3, in beautiful Nelson County at Wintergreen Resort click this link and get yours today!
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/RuralRetreat2026

02/08/2026

What would your new district be if the Amendment passes? Check here and see what your district map includes.

https://www.vpap.org/redistricting/2026/voter-impact/?fbclid=IwY2xjawP1w0hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF5cXJDWFB0RUVzU2dvMENSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiBxEcDU6PmhjknPm3ErgQVQXNRHrk5GgAddyHACk89xAGCAvVzpzAY8P9n4_aem_3JQImksAxmfGQVKWspking

Your Window into Virginia Politics

02/08/2026

Read this if you want to understand the genesis of the proposed new map. As always, it is complicated and not a single story.

https://cardinalnews.org/2026/02/06/10-things-to-know-about-the-democrats-proposed-redistricting-map/?fbclid=IwY2xjawP1tjtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQQmRKSUhESGNTOW5hNWw1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHstmH8d1Woc46Kiy1NmzbMuoK1IXn7BkIaJWfFOmNDwX3emSbw8G4s7U_FKx_aem_izj53UhPw2nzIJWymsqe8g

The map would eliminate one of the party’s top fundraisers this year, either Beth Macy or Tom Perriello. It could also create some new constituencies to oppose redistricting.

01/29/2026

Coronations don't work. Let the people choose who can defeat Ben Cline.

01/29/2026

There are 4 candidates vying for the Democratic nomination in CD6. Senators Kaine and Warner and Governor Spanberger have already picked their favorite. One of the other candidates has spoken up about the importance of letting THE PEOPLE choose their candidate.

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10/07/2025

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