Historic Triangle Democrats

05/31/2026

It’s so easy to overlook our local races but they are incredibly important. Stacy Kern kicked off her campaign for re-election to the Williamsburg City Council today. We know she will serve all Williamsburg residents well because we’ve already seen her do it!

05/30/2026

It’s time to re-elect Stacy Kern-Scheerer to the Williamsburg City Council!

Join us TOMORROW (May 31) for her campaign kickoff from 3:00-5:00 pm at the Williamsburg Community Building (401 N. Boundary St.)!

Get your tickets here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/stacykickoff

Stacy is a dedicated Councilwoman, attorney, parent, award-winning professor, and community member who has lived in Williamsburg for 17 years. She brings extensive and unique expertise to the City Council. Stacy previously served the public for a decade as a nonpartisan legislative lawyer on Capitol Hill and founded a legal clinic during her 13 years as a law professor at William & Mary. On Council, she is a steady and thoughtful presence, always willing to listen to City residents and work hard to address community needs.

Let’s help Stacy Kern-Scheerer win re-election to the Williamsburg City Council!

05/28/2026

Yesterday, the Democratic Party of Virginia released the official list of qualified candidates to run in the 2026 Democratic Primary in the 1st Congressional District.

We have a slate of excellent candidates to oust Rob Wittman!

Please note: Per the Virginia Democratic Party Plan, the Historic Triangle Democrats are not allowed to endorse candidates before our nominees are chosen in the primary. Historic Triangle Democrats have a policy that we will share information for all Democratic candidates until primary election.

05/27/2026

Apprenticeship Programs — Invest in People, Build Skills, and Grow Together!

When: Friday — May 29, 10 am to Noon

Where: Del. Virgil Thornton, Sr.'s district office, 102 Pratt St., Hampton

Learn how apprenticeship programs help employers find, train, and retain skilled talent while strengthening the local workforce! Presented by Virginia Peninsula Community College.

05/26/2026

WTF, Rob? The latest installment of Wittman Watch gets it exactly right…the 1st Congressional District just can’t afford Rob Wittman:

“Inflation is up. Wages are down. SNAP rolls in Virginia have shrunk by tens of thousands. The Federal Reserve is no longer expected to cut rates this year, which means credit card balances, mortgages, and car loan rates will keep rising. The price of everything is spiking.

Rob Wittman cast votes for every single one of these outcomes. Then he tells you that the bill that caused them was for the benefit of working families.

The next time you hear him use that phrase, ask which working family. Ask whose grocery bill. Ask whose Medicaid. Then call his DC, Glen Allen, or Yorktown office, show up at his next mobile office hours, and remind him whose district this is. Because Virginia’s First District cannot afford Rob Wittman.”

https://www.wittmanwatch.com/p/wittman-truth-files-1-affordability

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we remember and honor the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving this country.

We will never forget.

05/22/2026

With all the ups and downs of politics lately, what is better than dinner with Democrats? Last night, we gathered at County Grill in place of our monthly May meeting for an evening of delicious food, meaningful conversation, and community.

Delegates Mark Downey and Virgil Thornton, Sr. joined us to share an overview of this year’s legislative session and provide updates on the work taking place in Richmond.

05/21/2026

The FCC is considering changes that could place warning labels on any TV content featuring transgender and nonbinary folks and discussions of gender identity.

Public comments help shape the record and give everyday Virginians like us a chance to speak up. If you believe stories, identities, and representation deserve respect rather than warning labels, now is the time to make your voice heard.

Take a few minutes to submit a comment. Every submission matters ⬇️

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is targeting LGBTQ stories. They are trying to control what you see on television. This government overreach is dangerous...

05/21/2026

This SATURDAY, meet CD-1 candidate Salaam Bhatti! Join Salaam at Spoke + Art in Williamsburg for coffee and learn about his background as a public interest lawyer.

Please note that the Historic Triangle Democrats cannot endorse any candidate in contested primaries, per the Democratic Party of Virginia plan.