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franconiadems.bsky.social @franconiadems.bsky.social · 23h

This Sun. Oct. 12th @kathykltran.bsky.social is teaming up with @VAasiandemocrats.bsky.social and Franconia Dems to knock doors with John McAuliff because John's race is critical to protecting and expanding our Democratic Majority in the House of Delegates.

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Join Team Tran & DAAV to Canvass for John McAuliff! 🏘️ · Kathy Tran for Delegate

With so much on the line, we need to turn out the vote all across Virginia. So, we are teaming up with Democratic Asian Americans of VA (DAAV) and knocking doors with John McAuliff because John's…

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franconiadems.bsky.social @franconiadems.bsky.social · 1d

Avelo Airlines has become the first commercial airline to contract with ICE for secretive deportation flights—flights with no guarantees of due process or legal counsel. Join Indivisible Franconia on Thursday October 9th to show that civil and human rights matter to Fairfax!

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Ground Avelo at Dulles: Cancel ICE Air · Indivisible

# Oppose Illegal Deportations Avelo Airlines has become the first commercial airline to contract with ICE for secretive deportation flights—flights with no guarantees of due process or legal counsel.…

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franconiadems.bsky.social @franconiadems.bsky.social · 2d

Join the CD-11 Democratic Committee & @VAasiandemocrats.bsky.social for their Diwali Celebration on Sun. Oct. 19th. Enjoy cultural performances & dinner as we commemorate the Hindu festival of light with our elected officials.

Tickets & sponsorships are available at the event page: buff.ly/SftpYBK

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franconiadems.bsky.social @franconiadems.bsky.social · 3d

Show your support for @abigailspanberger.com at a Debate Watch Party in Franconia! From Debate Bingo to campaign swag to Democratic community, this is an event you do not want to miss!

Join this Thursday October 9th at 6:30 PM. RSVP Here: buff.ly/fzaWood

Debate Watch Party in Alexandria! · Spanberger for Governor

Show your support for Abigail Spanberger by cheering her on at our Debate Watch Party in Alexandria! From "Debate Bingo" to campaign swag to Democratic community, this is an event you do not want to…

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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 4d

I see a lot of “Dogs for Spanberger” out on the trail, but I feel extra lucky to have this one’s support!

To all of our first responders and their pups, thank you for keeping Virginia safe!

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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 4d

Growing up, my parents always stressed service to your community.

It’s why I served as a federal law enforcement officer and CIA case officer, why I ran for Congress, and why I’m running for Governor.

As Governor, service to Virginians will always be what drives me.

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franconiadems.bsky.social @franconiadems.bsky.social · 4d

Join How We Win the Information War hosted by @fairfaxdemocrats.bsky.social on Thurs. Oct. 9th. This in-depth forum of experts from across media fields explores strategies to urgently build media infrastructure & capacity that fight mis- and disinformation & support democracy.

RSVP Below!

How We Win The Information War: A National Affairs Committee Policy Forum · Fairfax County Democratic Committee

### OVERVIEW: This in-depth policy forum of experts from across media fields will explore strategies to tackle and overcome the left's media deficit and urgently build media ecosystems,…

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franconiadems.bsky.social @franconiadems.bsky.social · 6d

Join Franconia Democrats to knock doors & Get Out the Vote for Spanberger, Hashmi, Jones & candidates up & down the ballot this Sat. Oct 4th & Sun Oct. 5th. Election Day is just around the corner, & the coordinated campaign needs your help!

Sign-up to knock doors below!

Get out the Vote in Mount Vernon! · Mobilize

Join us to knock doors and Get Out the Vote for Abigail Spanberger and candidates up and down the ballot! Election Day is just around the corner, and we need your help! We will train you to have…

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franconiadems.bsky.social @franconiadems.bsky.social · 7d

Many Franconia Dems have voted early. Have you? Join your fellow Democrats in voting early at any of the 3 locations open in Fairfax County.

Find out more info on early voting: www.fairfaxvotes.org

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franconiadems.bsky.social @franconiadems.bsky.social · 8d

Later this month early voting will also open up at the Franconia Government Center. We need volunteers to greet voters. Your participation helps us ensure voters know the Democratic candidates on their ballot & that no eligible voter is turned away.

Sign-up for a shift (or two): buff.ly/8qZrLTL

franconiadems.bsky.social @franconiadems.bsky.social · 9d

The Joyful Bridge Brigade is a friendly group of community members who protest the current regime each week & raise concerns around the many policies and actions they commit that go against American values.

Join the next Brigade this Thursday Oct. 2nd at 4:30 PM by signing up here: buff.ly/tnjR6Kx

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franconiadems.bsky.social @franconiadems.bsky.social · 10d

Join Franconia Dems tomorrow Tuesday September 30th for our monthly meeting featuring Delegate Mark Sickles and Delegate @paulkrizek.bsky.social!

Learn how we win on November 4th and beyond. Sign-up here: buff.ly/omKgqgb

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franconiadems.bsky.social @franconiadems.bsky.social · 13d

On October 18th volunteer at the Springfield Town Center Fall Fest! Please sign up for an hour to greet voters, potential voters, and share information about our candidates, early voting and the election.

Sign-up here: buff.ly/5TTl2s0

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franconiadems.bsky.social @franconiadems.bsky.social · 14d

Virginia Votes Early! Make your plan to early vote today in Fairfax County by visiting FairfaxVotes.org!

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franconiadems.bsky.social @franconiadems.bsky.social · 14d

Every weekend is a great weekend to canvass for @abigailspanberger.com for Gov., @senatorhashmi.bsky.social for Lt. Gov., @jonesjay.bsky.social for Attorney General & your Democratic House of Delegates Candidate.

Join this weekend on either Sat. Sep. 27th or Sun. Sep. 28th!

Get out the Vote in Mount Vernon! · Mobilize

Join us to knock doors and Get Out the Vote for Abigail Spanberger and candidates up and down the ballot! Election Day is just around the corner, and we need your help! We will train you to have…

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franconiadems.bsky.social @franconiadems.bsky.social · 15d

We love seeing volunteers get the word out about Franconia Dems and the power of organizing in your community. Thanks to Mark and Liz, amazing and committed volunteers who keep our people power going!

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Jay Jones @jonesjay.bsky.social · 16d

Virginia families deserve to feel safe in their neighborhoods. Community-driven programs show that when law enforcement and neighbors work together, we can prevent gun violence and save lives.

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franconiadems.bsky.social @franconiadems.bsky.social · 16d

We need to turn out in every House of Delegates race in Virginia!

Delegate Kathy Tran is teaming up with @VAasiandemocrats.bsky.social, VAAPIC Fund, & us to knock doors with Delegate Josh Thomas!

Join us this Sunday September 28th in Prince William. More info below!

Join Team Tran & DAAV to Canvass for Josh Thomas! 🏘️ · Kathy Tran for Delegate

With so much on the line, we need to turn out the vote all across Virginia. So, we are teaming up and knocking doors with Delegate Josh Thomas because Josh's race is critical to protecting our…

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franconiadems.bsky.social @franconiadems.bsky.social · 17d

Franconians voted at the Fairfax Government Center during the first day of early voting!

Proud to vote for @abigailspanberger.com, @senatorhashmi.bsky.social & @jonesjay.bsky.social! Make your plan to vote by visiting www.fairfaxvotes.org!

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franconiadems.bsky.social @franconiadems.bsky.social · 17d

We're proud to vote for @abigailspanberger.com, @senatorhashmi.bsky.social & @jonesjay.bsky.social who will put Virginia first, and always happy to see our new Congressman @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social who is already rolling up his sleeves and getting to work for us in Congress.

Fairfax Democrats @fairfaxdemocrats.bsky.social · 20d

Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi, and James Walkinshaw came to rally with Moms Demand Action, members of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee and local Democratic voters to emphasize their plans for addressing job losses, the worsening economy and putting our students first.

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franconiadems.bsky.social @franconiadems.bsky.social · 20d

Early voting starts today through Nov 1st!

Make your voice heard by voting for @abigailspanberger.com for Governor, @senatorhashmi.bsky.social for Lt. Governor, @jonesjay.bsky.social for Attorney General, & your Democratic House of Delegates Candidate.

Make a plan by visiting www.fairfaxvotes.org!

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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 21d

ICYMI: Tomorrow my opponent is rallying with Vivek Ramaswamy here in Virginia.

Yep — the same Vivek Ramaswamy who helped found DOGE.

I’m not surprised. @winwithwinsome has made clear — she’d rather cater to the MAGA right than stand up for Virginians and their jobs.

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Senator Tim Kaine @kaine.senate.gov · 21d

My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social announcing our support for legislation to fund the government, protect Virginians’ health care, and prohibit illegal spending decisions by the Trump Administration:

"President Trump’s disastrous policies mean we’re on the brink of skyrocketing health care premiums and clinics closing their doors—consequences that will impact Americans regardless of their politics. But what is Trump doing? He’s telling congressional Republicans not to work with Democrats to fund the government. If only he cared half as much about working together in good-faith as he cares about giving tax breaks to billionaires. Meanwhile, Democrats have been talking with their constituents across the country from both sides of the aisle and came up with a much better idea. Our legislation would avert a shutdown, protect Americans’ health care and keep premium costs down, and prevent the Trump Administration from illegally withholding funding approved by bipartisan majorities in Congress, and it should be put to a vote."

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franconiadems.bsky.social @franconiadems.bsky.social · 21d

Early Voting begins tomorrow for Gov., Lt Gov, Attorney Gen. & House of Delegates. We need volunteers to greet voters & ensure they have a smooth time.

Sign-up for various locations:
Fairfax County Gov Cen: buff.ly/FG2yRs3
North County Gov Cen: buff.ly/aYk1Ceq
Mount Vernon Gov Cen: buff.ly/CHfysLN

2025 General Election Early Voting: Fairfax County Government Center

We need YOU! We need you to greet voters and ensure that they have a smooth and pleasant experience – AND that they vote for all the Democrats on the ballot! The Fairfax County Government Center is b...

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Senator Mark Warner @markwarner.bsky.social · 21d

The administration that most complained about cancel culture now routinely fires, intimidates, or silences its critics.

Trump is systematically silencing dissent – a direct attack on all of our First Amendment rights. We won’t be silenced.

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