Newport News Democratic City Committee

06/13/2026

Get your roots and rhythm on this summer!

06/13/2026

Gov. Abigail Spanberger held an event on the peninsula to sign a group of bills she says will improve care for Virginians with sickle cell and their families.

Leaders, community members and advocates gathered at Sentara Community Care Center in Newport News to see the signing of the Queen Candis Act, commemorating Candis King, a 15-year-old who died battling sickle cell. Spanberger's office said her legacy lives on in continued efforts to uplift others dealing with this disease.

"Virginia will spend the years ahead making sure that the stories of our loved ones — that their stories will change what happens to thousands of Virginians who are living with this disease right now, and the thousands more who may be diagnosed in the years to come until we find a cure," Spanberger said at the bill signing event.

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

An Evening of Collecive Bargaining, featuring keynote speaker Charles Spivey. June 16 at 6:00 PM, Living Word Ministries.

06/11/2026

Thank you to New Virginia Majority and the Newport News Democratic City Committee for co-hosting this excellent panel discussion on Democracy and Representation in a Post-VRA Era. I was honored to join this incredible powerhouse panel.

06/11/2026

This morning in Roanoke, I sat down with WDBJ7’s Kate Capodanno to talk about how my office will be enforcing new laws on the books July 1.

06/10/2026

Scenes from Monday's forum on Representation and Democracy in a Post-VRA Era.

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

Join us as we officially kick off Newport News' 2026 Juneteenth celebration at the Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony on Monday, June 15, at 10 a.m. at City Hall.

This year's theme, "Still We Rise: Voices of Freedom," honors the resilience, courage, and voices of those who advanced the cause of freedom while recognizing that the pursuit of liberty, justice, and opportunity continues today.

As America marks 250 years, we remember that freedom's story is still being written. We invite the community to stand with us as we raise the Juneteenth flag and commemorate this important moment.

📍Location: City Hall
📅Date: Monday, June 15
🕙Time: 10 a.m.