NEWS

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

Arlington Democrats Statement on the Killing Of Alex Pretti

The Arlington Democrats stand in unconditional solidarity with our countrymen in Minnesota, and every other part of America suffering brutal, arbitrary attacks.

Jan 251 min read

SD-39 Firehouse Primary & Special Election Information

Last week, Senator Adam Ebbin announced he is resigning from the Virginia Senate to serve in Governor-elect Spanberger’s administration . As required by state law, Senate Pro Tempore Louise Lucas signed a writ calling a Special Election for Tuesday, February 10 . But before that, the Arlington and Alexandria Democrats will hold a firehouse primary tomorrow to determine the Democratic nominee to replace him. In the coming weeks, there are two important opportunities for you

Jan 102 min read

Arlington Democrats Elect New Leadership at 2026 Biennial Reorganization

Contact: Owen Williams, Press & Public Relations Chair pr@arlingtondemocrats.org Arlington Democrats Elect New Leadership at 2026 Biennial Reorganization ARLINGTON, Va., Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 — Over 300 Arlington Democrats gathered Wednesday evening at Washington-Liberty High School for the Arlington County Democratic Committee’s (“Arlington Democrats”) biennial reorganization, electing party leadership and precinct captains. At the meeting, local Democratic committee membe

Jan 92 min read

Favola Highlights Virginia Redistricting Resolution in Senate Floor Speech

October 28, 2025 Virginia State Senator Barbara Favola (40th District) delivered a speech during the General Assembly's Special Session highlighting harmful policies by the Trump administration which impact the health and livelihood of our neighbors across the Commonwealth. Trump is asking Republican states to redraw lines to ensure that his hurtful and unpopular decisions are not overturned. Virginia's redistricting resolution starts a process for Virginia voters to decide i

Nov 30, 20251 min read

Arlington Democrats See a Clear Choice for All Virginians: Jay Jones for AG

This November, Virginians will make a choice about what kind of future we want for our Commonwealth. We can either allow Donald Trump and Jason Miyares to keep steering Virginia backward, or we can elect leaders who will stand up for working families, protect our rights, and defend our democracy. Jason Miyares is ineffective and dangerous. He has refused to challenge Trump’s cuts to SNAP that would strip food assistance from hundreds of thousands of Virginians. He stood silen

Oct 31, 20251 min read

One, Two, and Counting

The right to live under a fair and unbiased legal system, one that is governed by law and fact, is a core constitutional right. The Trump-infected Justice Department has now obtained indictments of two people Trump considers his enemies. These prosecutions, far from being legitimate law enforcement efforts, are part of the President’s personal vendetta against anyone who has ever tried to hold him accountable for his actions. More such indictments are expected, as the list of

Oct 29, 20254 min read

Destruction of the Federal Government

One of the most cherished of American freedoms is the right to live under a criminal justice system in which cases are brought and decided based on evidence and law, not on political interest. The Eastern District of Virginia, where Arlington is located, has historically been one of the leading practitioners within the Justice Department of this type of American justice. It has enjoyed a sterling reputation, successfully handling important cases involving military and nationa

Oct 29, 20253 min read