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Sunday, December 9, 2012

Herring Elected Democratic Party of Virginia Chairwoman

Herring represents central and west Alexandria in the state House of Delegates.

Charniele Herring, the state delegate whose district includes West End Alexandria, was selected Saturday to lead the Democratic Party of Virginia. Herring was voted into the top spot during the party’s Central Committee meeting Saturday morning in Williamsburg. She released the following statement Saturday: "I am humbled by the strength and diversity of Virginia Democrats," she said. "I look forward to fighting every day to ensure we continue to elect Democrats here in this great Commonwealth." Outgoing party Chairman Brian Moran announced his resignation last month. Herring has served in the House of Delegates since 2009 and is currently minority whip. She has told Patch she plans to keep her delegate seat while serving as party …

Friday, March 18, 2011

Dems Support Connolly, Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Politicians, county residents attend annual holiday party, fundraiser

More than 1,000 people showed up Thursday night to celebrate what U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly calls "the holiest day of the year" — and to donate to his 2012 campaign. Connolly (D-11th District), boasting a "100% Irish" button on his lapel, was pleased to find that when he arrived to Kena Temple for his 17th annual St. Patrick's Day Fete, he could not find a parking space for himself. "This is the biggest ballroom in Northern Virginia, and it was full," he said. "So that's very gratifying for a public official, that people want to come out and see each other and mingle and network and just have a good time." Terry McAuliffe, former Democratic National Committee chairman and Virginia gubernatorial candidate, showed up in support of Connolly, …

Toora Arsala

12:08 am on Monday, March 21, 2011

i was an intern for congressman connolly's campaign in 2010, and all i was there at the event on thiursday night, it was a fun campaign but if fimian wants another challenge i say bring it we will crush him once again GO GERRY GO!!!!!!!!!!!   more ›

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