VAYD Rural Caucus

10/05/2026

Thanks to all who came out for Joy Powers and thank you Young Democrats at Virginia Tech for having us ☺️

09/10/2026

Joy Powers is a fourth generation farmer, small business owner, and a Young Democrat! We supported her last year and are excited to support her run for Congress in SWVA!

Sign up at https://mobilize.us/s/y6V3Oa

08/10/2026

Virginia is home to more data centers than any place on Earth. Now, there are plans in the works to bring even more data centers to the northern Shenandoah Valley. Every community deserves the opportunity to come together, discuss the available information, and consider how they'd like to approach t...

07/01/2026

We loved Hampton Roads so much at Virginia Young Democrats convention this year that we’re coming back for Rural Retreat next year! Suffolk is a gateway to the rural areas of Hampton Roads and Southeast Virginia — and proves rural Virginia is NOT a monolith!

Mark your calendars!

07/01/2026

Mark your calendars 👀

Mark your calendars! Call your likeminded neighbors, friends and family! Make plans to load up the car and join us in Suffolk for DPVA Rural Retreat 2027, April 9-11, at the beautiful Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront!

We are so excited to be in the unique city of Suffolk that’s a little bit rural, a little bit urban and a little bit suburban! We can’t wait!

More to come soon…..

06/29/2026

We had a blast at the Bluegrass Brunch today! Thank you Lamont Bagby Don Scott Lt. Governor Ghazala Hashmi and everyone who showed up for rural Dems today!

06/01/2026

If you’re going to be in Richmond for BCG or VAYD After Dark, join us for brunch! Tickets are $25 and proceeds go to DPVA Rural Caucus.

It’s going to be a long, busy weekend in Richmond, June 26-28, for Virginia Democrats and we wouldn’t want you drive home Sunday without a smile on your face and a full belly!
So make plans to round out your Central Committee weekend with the Rural Caucus at our Bluegrass Brunch! We will gather at The To***co Company at 1201 E. Cary Street on Sunday, June 28 at 11:00 for food, fun and friends, along with some great music and a special guest or two.
Lots more info to come in the coming days, but click the link and purchase your ticket today. We can’t wait to see you there!

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bluegrassbrunch2026

03/23/2026

Join us this Wednesday as we welcome Olivia Hathaway, chair of Blue Ridge Young Democrats, creator of Food Map of the Valley!

Inspired by recent tariffs and rising costs, Olivia’s map helps connect people to local food sources and other resources — and now she is taking the project statewide.

03/20/2026

The Rural Retreat room block rate at Wintergreen closes on March 30. Call our Wintergreen direct number to book at the room block rate today! 877-483-6512

If you haven’t purchased your ticket to the Rural Retreat, May 1-3, in beautiful Nelson County at Wintergreen Resort click this link and get yours today!
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/RuralRetreat2026

02/23/2026

Don’t forget! Meeting this Wednesday to discuss all things redistricting!