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Arlington Democrats Statement on Virginia Supreme Court Decision Allowing April 21 Fair Maps Referendum to Proceed
Today’s ruling by the Supreme Court of Virginia makes clear that nothing in the ongoing litigation prevents the April 21 referendum from moving forward as scheduled. With this decision, Virginians will have the opportunity to weigh in directly on how congressional representation is structured for the 2026 elections. At a time when several Republican-controlled states are advancing aggressive mid-decade redistricting efforts at the urging of Donald Trump, Virginia faces a real
Feb 131 min read
Arlington Democrats Congratulate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker on her Election to the Virginia Senate
ARLINGTON, Va. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 — The Arlington County Democratic Committee (“Arlington Democrats”) congratulates Senator-elect Elizabeth Bennett-Parker on her election to represent the 39th District in the Virginia Senate. Tonight’s resounding results—winning more than 83 percent of the vote in Arlington, a margin of victory exceeding 66 percent—affirm Arlington voters’ commitment to strong, values-driven leadership and ensures continued Democratic representation for
Feb 101 min read
What Can You Do About ICE?
The deportation sweep by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other agencies of the Department of Homeland Security is both lawless and brutal. A few facts tell the story. Immigration agents have overrun communities. A contingent of 3000 agents – five times the size of the local police force – descended on Minneapolis in January. These agents have become increasingly violent and have killed two peaceful protesters . Immigration agents are now regularly utiliz
Jan 294 min read
What Happened in Minnesota Matters in Arlington
Originally published as a Letter to the Editor on ArlNow.com To the Editor, People in Minnesota are grieving after federal immigration agents killed Renée Good and Alex Pretti. Their deaths have shaken communities far beyond Minneapolis. We mourn them and extend our sympathy to their families and loved ones. What happened there matters here in Arlington. Federal agents carried out operations that frightened entire neighborhoods and ended in deadly force. Local officials had w
Jan 292 min read
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