Special Guests: Senator Saddam Azlan Salim and Delegate Josh Thomas Topic: VA General Assembly Debrief Join DAD for our monthly breakfast with Special Guests Senator Saddam Azlan Salim and Delegate Joshua Thomas for a General Assembly debrief. The VA General Assembly convenes a 45-day session in odd numbered years to consider thousands of bills. Senator […]
Special Guest Speakers: Delegate Irene Shin, Hon. Kyle McDaniel and Zack Golden Topic: Impact of Federal Administration Policies on our Democracy, Rights and Communities Join Delegate Irene Shin, At-Large School Board member Kyle McDaniel and Zack Golden, Senator Warner’s State Director, for a discussion on the impact of the Trump 2.0 Administration on Virginia from […]
Special Guest Speaker: Cathy "Smitty" Connolly (Wife of Rep. Gerry Connolly) Join DAD in welcoming Smitty Connolly, Gerry Connolly's partner in politics for more than 30 years, to help remember and celebrate his legacy. Smitty will share stories and reflect on his life in local and national politics.
Join us for breakfast and hear from the next US Congressman for the VA CD-11 - James Wakinshaw Special election on Sep 9. Early voting open now
Join DAD for our monthly breakfast featuring Virginia Delegates Karen Keys-Gamarra (7th district), Michelle Maldonado (20th district), and JJ Singh (26th district) DAD is pleased to welcome a panel of members of the House of Delegates to provide updates on the current campaign and a preview of the 2026 General Assembly session.
Join the Dulles Area Democrats to welcome VA Delegates: Irene Shin, Chair VA AAPI House CaucusAlfonso Lopez, Co-Chair VA Latino House CaucusKaren Keys-Gamarra, member VA Black House Caucus The legislators will be discussing their legislative priorities for the upcoming General Assembly including addressing legislation to push back against federal policies of the Trump administration.
Guest Speaker: Jeremy Mayer, PhD Join DAD for a special post-election analysis and discussion with Dr. Jeremy Mayer, professor, Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University.
Guest Speakers: Walter Alcorn, Jimmy Bierman, Juli Briskman Join DAD for a discussion with Fairfax and Loudoun County Supervisors about their local governments' goals and benefits with our new state-wide majorities Submit breakfast questions to: info@dullesareademocrats.org Monday, February 16, 2026 Jimmy's Old Town Tavern 697 Spring St, Herndon, VA 20170 […]
Guest Speakers: VA Sen. Saddam Salim (37) and VA Del. JJ Singh (26) Join DAD for a post–General Assembly session wrap-up with Sen.Salim and Del. Singh. Hear directly from these NOVA lawmakers as they reflect on the major outcomes of the 2026 Virginia legislative session, discuss key policy debates that shaped the final days in Richmond, […]
Join DAD for our monthly breakfast featuring the chairs of the Fairfax County and Loudoun County Democratic Committees. The discussion will focus on the potential results of the redistricting referendum and plans for the upcoming campaign season. Submit discussion questions to: info@dullesareademocrats.org
Guest Speakers: Delegate Irene Shin, Dranesville Supervisor Jimmy Bierman, Dranesville School Board Robyn Lady Topic: The 3 Constitutional Amendments on the Nov 3 ballot - marriage equality, reproductive freedom and voting rights. Senator Warner will be sending a video greeting. Submit breakfast questions to: info@dullesareademocrats.org
Special Guest Speaker: US Congressman James Walkinshaw - VA 11th Congressional District Join DAD in welcoming James Walkinshaw who will highlight the upcoming blue wave in November's federal elections. Submit breakfast questions to: info@dullesareademocrats.org