🇺🇸 🗳️ Staunton, Augusta and Waynesboro Democrats had a FUNtastic time at the African American Heritage and Multicultural Festival in Staunton this weekend.  Great food and lively music ! Thanks for the warm welcome AAHF! Thanks to the volunteers and candidates for their hard work for democracy!

🇺🇸🗳️ We had a great time at AAHF this weekend!  Thanks to our volunteers and Makayla Venable for HD36, Dr. Jena Crisler for HD35 and Ken Mitchell who talked with voters about early voting, our candidates and their concerns for our country and democracy. #MakaylaVenable #JenaCrisler #KenMitchell

Keeping yourself and other people safe by getting vaccinated means you care about your friends, family, and community. Thanks Makayla Venable !

Two of my favorite people! Vote early and support these great candidates who will treat you right.

👏 Early Voting in Staunton! At 9:01 AM there was already a line in City Hall to vote and several of us had already voted. Yours truly was #2 in line ! Can you guess how I voted? 😜 Remember these names - Spanberger, Hashmi, Jones, Venable then get out there and early vote !

🚨 Call to Action ! Early voting starts tomorrow Sept. 19 in Virginia. Vote like your pants are on fire because Democracy is! Make a plan to vote - bit.ly/Make-a-Plan-... Get everyone you know to pledge to vote for Democrats. Let's do this !

Early voting starts Friday! "I can’t even put into words what it feels like to see my name printed on the ballot for House of Delegates, District 36. Growing up here, surrounded by a community that lifted me up when life got hard, I never imagined I’d be standing here today asking for your vote."

A perfect example of Makayla Venable's heart and soul.

This is stunning! In the 38 special elections in 2025 (in both red and blue areas) there has been a 16% average vote shift towards Democrats and the VA-11 special election is another example. This is hope for Virginia on Nov 4. Early voting starts the 19th. Do it ! #earlyvoting

🚨 Do you have Medical Debt? Don't count on our District 36 Delegate Ellen Campbell to have your back. She voted AGAINST protecting us from predatory medical debt collection practices. Even Gov. Youngkin it was a good idea, but not Ellen Campbell. www.staunton-democrats.org/post/do-you-...

Today stands as a solemn reminder of the tragic events that altered history. On this 24th anniversary of #September11 let us encourage community and reinforce the values of unity, resilience and compassion - values that emerged from the ashes of tragedy. www.pilotonline.com/2025/09/11/s...

Yep, Makayla Venable is, by far, the best choice to fight for us, our families and communities. I will be first in line when I vote early on September 19. venable4va.com

There you go, this tells you everything you need to know about these candidates. Makayla Venable - fights for our access to healthcare Ellen Campbell - no comment #virginia #healthcare

Keeping kids, families and communities safe and healthy is what Makayla Venable is all about. #gunsense #gunsafety

It is crunch time so break out your wallets for this terrific candidate. Makayla Venable means it when she says "Your Priorities, My Purpose!" secure.actblue.com/donate/venab...

Abigailspanberger.com Between April and June, Virginia lost more than 43,000 jobs — and we know who to blame.

As a former Nurse Practitioner who worked in Community Health Centers, losing rural lifelines like this is devastating to rural communities and this is just the beginning. Thank you Ben Cline for making this happen.

Meet and greet with Dr. Jena Crisler who is running for Delegate District 35. Did you know that Augusta Health is closing 3 rural family practices? This is the start of what's coming and Jena is very concerned. Talk with her about her plans to help. augustafreepress.com/news/big-ugl...

🚨 Call to Action ! Early voting starts September 19 in Virginia. Vote like your pants are on fire because Democracy is! Make a plan to vote - bit.ly/Make-a-Plan-... Get everyone you know to check their registration and pledge to vote for Democrats. Let's do this !

You've got my vote ! Go to Makayla Venable's website www.venable4va.com to learn more about this remarkable candidate who will vote for a living wage and protect your healthcare. #Flip36

Canvassing means talking with everyone including folks who support me, some who are undecided, and yes, even a few Trump supporters. 👀 It reminds me that when we talk and listen, we find common ground we didn’t expect then change starts… Makayla Venable for Delegate 36 - www.venable4va.com

👏 From a former Nurse Practitioner, all my thanks Repro Rising and Makayla Venable for standing up for my patients! Please follow Makayla Venable and help her #Flip36 @venable4va.bsky.social www.venable4va.com #womensrights #HOD36

More photos from the Buena Vista event where Democrats Dominated! The speeches by Abigail Spanberger, Senator Ghazala Hashmi, Jay Jones, Makayla Venable and Jade Harris are now up for viewing on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@Staunton-De...

👏 At the Buena Vista Labor Day Parade and political speeches, Democrats were fired up and outnumbered Republicans at least 3 to 1. Here is a portion of the excitement and supportive crowd !

In her speech at Buena Vista yesterday, Makayla Venable made it powerfully clear that Virginia Republicans (including Ellen Campbell) voted against increasing the Minimum Wage. Without Virginia Democrats, the Virginia Minimum Wage would still be $7.25 per hour and families would be suffering.

What a tremendous trio @abigailspanberger.com @senatorhashmi.bsky.social and @jonesjay.bsky.social and let's not forget Makayla Venable @venable4va.bsky.social for reminding us that Repubs killed our latest bill to raise the Minimum wage in Virginia. #LaborDay #FairWage #MinimumWage

I was walking with Senator Hashmi today to the Buena Vista speech pavilion and I wished her luck and asked her to kick some a**. Boy did she deliver a rip roaring speech ! Thank you @senatorhashmi.bsky.social @abigailspanberger.com and @jonesjay.bsky.social for inspiring us !

Thanks Jay Jones @jonesjay.bsky.social for being there ! Your speech was spot on and peeled the barn door paint! Democrats outnumbered Republicans 3:1 and we were fired up!

Ken Mitchell and his bandmates!

🇺🇸 👷 We had a great time with the candidates at the Buena Vista Labor Day Parade today! Thanks to the Lex/Rock/BV Dems for hosting! That's Ken Mitchell and band mates playing music. Lots of fired up Democrats supporting what working Americans deserve. #LaborDay #FairWage

Thank you for running to truly represent us in Virginia HD 36 !

Thank you @greeneeyedbrahma.bsky.social !

Way to go Roanoke Democrats!

Today is Women's Equality Day & I commend all who are marking this day. I have served alongside women & raised two wonderful daughters. Unfortunately, this country has not given to them what it has given to me. That needs to change. I vow to work to make equally a reality.

For Makayla Venable, it starts with family and community. Makayla Venable for House of Delegates District 36 www.venable4va.com

Thanks for organizing these pop ups @augustacountydems.bsky.social and Waynesboro Democrats !

Our spectacular, fun and positive booth at the Augusta County Fair! That low table in front is a voting booth for kids to vote for their favorite farm animal! They get an "I Voted" sticker ! Thanks to the Augusta County Democrats for taking lead on this project.

⚖️ Jay Jones, our candidate for Virginia Attorney General, says "I've fought to expand reproductive rights for women and families, and unlike my anti-abortion opponent, I’ll defend those fundamental rights as AG." 19thnews.org/2025/07/virg...

Yes, Gary, it speaks to me and, I am sure it also speaks to the millions who celebrated John Lewis and stood up against injustice. THANK YOU @lindbladmusic.bsky.social !!!

🗳️ ⚖️ 91 Staunton, Augusta and Waynesboro Democrats (including a dog) causing some #goodtrouble yesterday in Waynesboro celebrating John Lewis & protesting against BBB Medicaid cuts Ben Cline voted for. He has voted against Medicaid for 10+ years. What a guy...

📣 CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS 📣 The Staunton, Augusta, and Waynesboro Democratic Committees are hosting a booth at the Augusta County Fair, and we need lots of volunteers to help make a positive and interactive experience for all ages. Sign up for a shift here: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A8...

🩺 75 Staunton, Augusta and Waynesboro Democrats causing some #goodtrouble this morning in Staunton getting lots of hoots, honks & hollers supporting Augusta Health & protesting against BBB Medicaid cuts Ben Cline voted for. He has voted against Medicaid for 10+ years.

Thanks for being there today @peacedance22.bsky.social ! You are #goodtrouble ! FYI, I think you got us mentioned at No Kings on Rachel Maddow! That was very special and everyone loved it!

🩺 Staunton, Augusta and Waynesboro Democrats causing some #goodtrouble this morning while rallying at local hospital Augusta Health to support them & protest against BBB Medicaid cuts that Ben Cline voted for. He has voted against Medicaid for 10+ years. He wants to RULE, not Represent us.

Trump's decision to freeze critical education funding is an unacceptable blow to Virginia’s families. Believe Senator Hashmi who speaks as an experienced educator and leads the Senate Education and Health Committee protecting reproductive rights & public education. apnews.com/article/boys...

Ken, it was great to see you again at the Rockbridge Vineyards today. You sound terrific as always ! #goodtrouble

👏 July 17 is a nationwide protest day based on John Lewis's "Get Into Good Trouble!" Join the local Democrats in honoring the legacy of John Lewis and protesting the awful MAGA budget bill endorsed by Ben Cline that harms his constituents, our families, neighbors, healthcare. #goodtrouble

🚨 Medicaid Cuts Threaten Rural Hospitals - www.americanprogress.org/article/medi... Medicaid helps keep rural hospitals afloat since, in Virginia, 40% of children in rural areas were covered by Medicaid/CHIP, and 20% of adults < 65 in rural areas were enrolled in Medicaid in 2023.

Well said...

And this does not include the Republican cancellation of the enhanced ACA premium subsidies. What does that mean? In other words, insurance bought through the marketplace is going to be much more expensive causing people to stop their health insurance. Another 4-6 million nationally.