Author Archives: Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats

It took nine states – Georgia, Kansas, New Hampshire, Nevada, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, South Dakota, and California. Then, he made Richmond, Virginia, home. After leaving his hometown of Columbus, Georgia, to attend Kansas State University, Tyrone quickly got involved on his campus and the campaign trail. He served as an Ally Advisor and Multicultural AffairsContinue reading “March Member of the Month: Tyrone Williams.”

Ben is the Vice President of the Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats and has been a member of the organization since 2015. A Richmonder by choice, Ben was born and raised in the Minnesota’s Northwoods. Up there, he found his political calling during the Democratic tidal wave of 2006. That year, he volunteered with hisContinue reading “February Member of the Month: Ben Hermerding”

Alexsis is the President of Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats and has been an active member of the organization since 2013. She also represents our region on the Virginia Young Democrats board as Executive Vice President. Alexsis is a native of Hanover, Va., who earned Bachelor’s degrees in Mass Communications and Spanish from Virginia Commonwealth University. GoContinue reading “January Member of the Month: Alexsis Rodgers”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 15, 2018 CONTACT: Alexsis Rodgers, metrorichmondyd@gmail.com Sen. Sturtevant Votes with Confederate Hate Group over Constituents Richmond, Va. – Today, the leadership of the Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats called out Sen. Glen Sturtevant for killing a bill that would have allowed the City of Richmond to prohibit firearms at permitted events. LastContinue reading “Sen. Sturtevant Votes with Confederate Hate Group over Constituents”