DAD Breakfast - Feb 2025
2025-02-24 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St, Herndon, 697 Spring St, Herndon, VA, United States
Join DAD for our monthly breakfast as we welcome our guest speakers, Attorney General Candidates Jay Jones and Shannon Taylor.
With the advent of a second Trump term as President, the need for a Democratic Attorney General for the Commonwealth couldn’t be more imperative. Trump’s egregious attempt to freeze federal funding went unchallenged by AG Miyares. Upholding the constitution and protecting VA families is on the ballot this election year.
Come hear the candidates address these important issues.
Submit breakfast questions to: info@dullesareademocrats.org

Breakfast-March 2025
2025-03-24 07:30 - 09:00
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 Salim and Delegate Thomas will discuss the three constitutional amendments central to the Democratic platform; the status of gun violence prevention bills and priority legislation; and topics of important local impact: affordable housing, the casino, data centers, and mass surveillance.
Senator Salim in his first term represents Fairfax City, Falls Church City and parts of Fairfax including Tysons Corner. Delegate Josh Thomas in his first term represents part of Prince William County. He is running for re-election in the most competitive district in NoVA

Breakfast - Apr 2025
2025-04-21 07:30 - 09:00
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 the federal, state and local perspective.

Trump’s reckless attacks on the federal workforce and willful disregard of Constitutional law are imperiling family livelihoods, individual rights and the very foundations of democracy. Come hear from our speakers on important issues affecting our community – the continued viability of critical social programs, infringement of the rights of immigrants, the hollowing out of public health and education plus attacks on the LGBTQIA community.

Submit breakfast questions to:info@dullesareademocrats.org

Breakfast - June 2025
2025-06-23 07:30 - 09:00
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.

Aug 25 Breakfast
2025-08-25 07:30 - 09:00
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

Breakfast - Sep 2025
2025-09-29 07:30 - 09:00
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.

Breakfast - Oct 2025
2025-10-27 07:30 - 09:00
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.

Nov/Dec 2025 Breakfast
2025-12-01 07:30 - 21:00
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.

Breakfast - Feb 2026
2026-02-16 07:30 - 09:00
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

Breakfast - Mar 2026
2026-03-30 07:30 - 09:00
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, and share what the session’s results mean for our region, local communities, and the work ahead.
Submit breakfast questions to: info@dullesareademocrats.org

Breakfast - Apr 2026
2026-04-20 07:30 - 09:00
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

Breakfast-Jun 2026
2026-06-22 07:30 - 09:00
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

Breakfast - Sep 2026
2026-09-28 07:30 - 09:00
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
