Appomattox Co. Democratic Committee

The Appomattox County Democratic  Committee is dedicated to promoting Democratic vision of progressive policies for progress in our community.  

Important our democracy is truly on the line this year!

APPOMATTOX COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE 2024 CALL TO CAUCUS 

TO NOMINATE DELEGATES / ALTERNATES TO THE FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION 

Pursuant to the authority provided by the Virginia Democratic Party Plan, the APPOMATTOX COUNTY Democratic Committee hereby calls a Caucus to be held at 12:00 pm, on April 20, 2024, at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library 157 Main St, Appomattox, VA 24522.

Each District and local committee should conduct outreach programs to encourage full participation by all Democrats in the delegate nomination process, including notice, publicity, and education programs. Such outreach should be directed to all Democratic constituencies, including groups such as ethnic minorities, young people, persons over 65 years of age, lesbians and gay men, persons with a high school education or less, persons with disabilities, and persons of low and moderate income. 

*If you decide to file for delegate and alternate you must file separate forms to identify each position. 


The APPOMATTOX COUNTY Democratic Committee Caucus will be held at 12:00 noon on April 20, 2024 at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library, 157 Main St, Appomattox, VA 24522

The sole purpose of the Caucus will be to select [3] delegates and [1] alternate to the Fifth District Democratic Committee Convention on May 18, 2024. 

The Caucus will be called to order by the Chair of the APPOMATTOX COUNTY Democratic Committee who shall serve as temporary Convention Chair. 

All persons participating in the Caucus shall sign a Declaration form which includes an affirmation that the person is a resident of, and registered to vote in, Appomattox County; does not intend to support any candidate who is opposed to the Democratic nominee in the next ensuing general election; is a Democrat; is not a member of any other political party; and has not participated and will not participate in the nominating process of any other political party for the 2024 General Election. 

Any Democrat wishing to be a delegate to the District Convention must file an electronic Delegate pre-filing form available after March 5, 2024, for Appomattox County Democratic Committee by the filing deadline.

If a ballot has votes cast for more than [3] delegates, none of the votes for delegate will be counted. If a ballot has votes cast for more than [1] alternate, none of the votes for alternates will be counted. If a ballot has been cast for a slate, and contains votes cast for individuals, that ballot will not be counted at all. 

Alternates shall be selected as the next highest vote-getter for each pledged candidate. 

The Head Teller and assistant tellers shall count the ballots and shall report the results to the Secretary. There shall be only one ballot. Any ties shall be broken by chance, in a method determined by the Chair. 

Within three days after the caucus, the Appomattox County Democratic Chair shall confirm names of delegates and alternates with the Chair of the Fifth District Committee, Patricia Harper-Tunley, via email at 5thcdchair.vadems@gmail.com and DPVA to (Word document or PDF). If you have any questions, contact Patricia Harper-Tunley at 434-321-8404

The Permanent Chair shall appoint a Parliamentarian, a Sergeant-at-Arms, a Head Teller, and assistant tellers and fill any other positions deemed necessary. It shall be the responsibility of the Chair to conduct and expedite the business of the Caucus, and to preserve order and decorum. Each participant is called upon and directed to assist in completing the business of the Caucus in an orderly and timely manner. 

Except as set forth in these rules, the Caucus shall be governed by the Virginia Democratic Party Plan, as amended, and Robert’s Rules of Order

What has our US House Representative been doing?

Our US House Representative is Republican Bob Good and he has been in office since 2021. So what has he accomplished for us here in the 5th District? He has secured $0.00 to help his constituents. He has voted NO on crucial bills:

Where is Representative Good investing his efforts? A few examples: 

What has Representative Good actually accomplished for Virginia? He voted YES to H.R.1444 which renames the post office in Winchester after Patsy Cline. 


The Moldy Spud of Useless Achievement Award 

We need a representative that will actually work for the benefit of Virginia's 5th Congressional District. Come join the effort to replace Mr. Good with someone who will. 

Update: December 6, 2022

It was the brave actions of the men and women of the Capitol Police and Metropolitan Police that defended our democracy on January 6th. They were honored today with Congressional Gold Medals. However, our representative, Mr. Good, was one of 21 Republicans that voted against honoring them.

ACDC Meetings

Meetings are on the first Tuesday of the month at the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library