Author Archives: Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats

Rep. Dave Brat voted YES on the Affordable Health Care Act. This most recent attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare will strip coverage from at least 24 million people while driving up costs for millions more. Sign the Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats letter denouncing his vote!

Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats (MRAYD) today presented a resolution to Senator Tim Kaine, commending him for his service to our Commonwealth and the country. “Senator Kaine made us incredibly proud campaigning across the nation and becoming known as ‘America’s Dad,’ and this resolution is an expression of our gratitude,” MRAYD President Alexsis Rodgers said.Continue reading “Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats Present Commending Resolution to Senator Tim Kaine”

We are proud that Governor McAuliffe values youth civic engagement and has declared April 23-29, 2017, as Virginia High School Student Voter Registration Week. Any person who is 18 or older, or who will turn 18 before the next general election, is eligible to register to vote. Registering to vote online is easy at vote.virginia.gov. Nearly 2,500 qualifiedContinue reading “Virginia High School Voter Registration Week — April 23-29, 2017”

On Tuesday, May 9, Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats will elect locality chairs for Hanover, Henrico, and Petersburg to serve the remaining executive board term, ending in January 2018. The Henrico Caucus Chair position recently became vacant, and per our constitution we must hold a caucus to elect a new chair at our next scheduledContinue reading “Hanover, Henrico & Petersburg Caucus Chair Elections — May 9, 2017”