2025 News
2026 Reorganization Caucus & Election of Officers
December 24, 2025
Pursuant to section 8.1 of the Democratic Party of Virginia's Party Plan, local committees are required to reorganize every two years. The Newport News Democratic City Committee will hold its reorganization caucus on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Sister Cities of Newport News, 11820 Merchants Walk Suite 100, Newport News VA 23606. Doors will open at 6:30 PM and close at 7:00 PM.
Election of officers will occur immediately upon the adjournment of the reorganization caucus at the same location. Only those attending the reorganization will be able to vote at this meeting with the exception of Democratic elected officials as stated in the party plan. Those wishing to seek election as officers must file with Philip Whitman, Chair, and Tahnisha Clark Hines, Secretary, by 5:00 PM on Friday, January 2, 2026.
Please follow the below links for more details:
2026 Reorganization Call to Caucus
The membership application and dues payment can be completed at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/nndems26.
If you have any questions, email us nndemocrats@gmail.com.
2025 Democratic Sample Ballot & Poll Greeting
September 8, 2024
Early voting starts on September 19! Sign up below to greet voters at the polls during this and Election Day.
Early Voting - Denbigh Community Center
July 2025 Bylaws Proposals
July 17, 2025
The NNDCC's Bylaws Subcommittee intends to propose a final revision at our regularly scheduled meeting on July 24, 2025. In accordance with the procedure outlined in our existing bylaws, we are providing seven days notice. The changes may be reviewed here:
June 2025 Bylaws Proposals
June 18, 2025
The NNDCC's Bylaws Subcommittee intends to propose further amendments at our regularly scheduled meeting on June 26, 2025. In accordance with the procedure outlined in our existing bylaws, we are providing seven days notice. The changes may be reviewed here:
May 2025 Bylaws Proposals
May 15, 2025
The NNDCC's Bylaws Subcommittee intends to propose amendments at our regularly scheduled meeting on May 22, 2025. In accordance with the procedure outlined in our existing bylaws, we are providing seven days notice. The changes may be reviewed here:
Peninsula Democratic Breakfast this Saturday!
March 19, 2025
This is an opportunity for the community to network, meet your elected officials, and candidates running for office!
2025 Democratic Primary Filing
March 19, 2025
The filing period for candidates seeking to run in a June Democratic primary election opened at noon on March 17. The deadline to file is 5:00 PM on April 3; no late filings will be accepted.
Candidates must present receipt for primary fee filing, declaration of candidacy, and notarized petitions of qualified voters.
Candidates for Newport News Commissioner of the Revenue, Commonwealth's Attorney, Sheriff, or Treasurer, as well as Virginia House of Delegates District 70, must file with NNDCC Chair Phil Whitman (nndemocrats@gmail.com).
Candidates for Virginia House of Delegates District 85 must file with HD85 Nominating Chair Gene Magruder (genemagruder@aol.com).
Please email nndemocrats@gmail.com if you have any questions.