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  • SCDC Reorganization Call to Caucus

    CALL TO CAUCUS TO REORGANIZE THE
    SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE

    The Spotsylvania County Democratic Committee, herein referred to as SCDC, will hold an assembled caucus on January 10, from 10-11 AM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 6030 Harrison Rd Bldg, Fredericksburg, VA 22407, for the purpose of electing the new membership of SCDC pursuant to the Democratic Party of Virginia Party Plan.

    I. Candidate Filing:
    Each person seeking to become a member of SCDC shall complete the online Reorganization Membership form at https://spotsydems.com/2026-reorganization-membership-form. Anyone may request assistance in submitting the electronic form by contacting the chair at scdc.chair@gmail.com.

    All electronically submitted forms must be received by January 3 at 11:59 PM.

    Only those candidates who have timely and properly filed the Pre-Filing form will have their names placed in contention.
    An annual $25 Membership fee will be collected at the time of filing for those seeking to become elected members of the committee. This can be submitted, via ActBlue, at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/scdc2026reorgdues.

    Alternatively, a check can be mailed to PO Box 1231, Spotsylvania, VA 22553 or submitted at the caucus.

    II. Qualification of Candidates:
    The Membership Pre-Filing Form, which all candidates for membership must sign, will include the following written declaration:
    I am a Democrat; I am registered to vote in Spotsylvania County; I believe in the Principles of the Democratic Party and that I will not support any candidate opposed to any candidate nominated or endorsed by the Democratic Party during my tenure on the Spotsylvania County Democratic Committee.

    This form should also be submitted online at https://spotsydems.com/2026-reorganization-caucus-declaration. Copies of this document will be available at the caucus as well.

    III. Notice:
    SCDC shall provide notice of this caucus by placement of a general notice of the filing deadline and the caucus, including noticing the caucus date, time, and location, along with the Call to Caucus, on the Democratic Party of Virginia, the SCDC website and social media platforms; by email notification to Democrats who reside in Spotsylvania; and through other reasonable means that will disseminate information about the caucus to registered voters in the county. In addition, reasonable actions shall be taken to promote participation in the caucus in accordance with the Affirmative Action provisions of the Party Plan of the DPVA.

    VI. Participation
    Every Democrat who is a registered voter in Spotsylvania County is urged to attend and participate. If an individual does not appear on the Registered Voter List, they will not be allowed to participate. Participants will also be required to sign a Caucus Participation Form stating that they:
    A. Are a Democrat;
    B. Are a registered voter within Spotsylvania County
    C. Believe in the principles of the Democratic Party; and
    D. Does not intend to support any candidates opposed to a Democratic nominee in the next ensuing election.

    There will be no fee required to participate in the caucus.

    Presence at the caucus is required for participation in the election of new members.

    VII. Conduct of the Caucus
    The doors to the caucus will open at 9 AM and close at 10 AM. Upon the closing of the doors, only those participants who have registered or are in line to register at 10 AM will be permitted to participate.

    VIII. Determination of Winners
    Candidates for membership to the SCDC will be listed alphabetically and made public to the caucus. All eligible participants will be elected by a plurality of the votes of the assembled caucus.

    VIII. Affirmative Action
    It shall be the duty and goal of all members of the Spotsylvania County Democratic Committee to seek out and encourage the broadest possible participation within the committee, and in its membership, of all duly qualified citizens without regard to race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic identity, disability, or economic status.

    IX. Officer Elections
    Immediately following the adjournment of the assembled caucus, the newly formed SCDC will meet for the sole purpose of electing the officers of the committee. Officers for nomination must be members of the newly formed SCDC and have submitted their Officer Filing Forms by January 5 at 5:00 PM.

    Presence at the meeting is required for participation in the election of new officers.

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