Roanoke Valley Democratic Women

We have questions. How many Republican senators are there right now? Do we know?

Please consider this action: Call US Senator Mark Warner and U.S. Senator Tim Kaine request they confirm the location and condition of Senator Mitch McConnell. Bonus points for calling Kentucky's Democratic Governor Andy Beshear. Extra bonus points for reaching out to Democratic Party of Kentucky for their assistance in demanding answers.
For your convenience:
Sen. Mark Warner (202) 224-2023
Sen. Tim Kaine (202) 224-4024
Sen. Mitch McConnell (202) 224-2541
Gov. Andy Beshear (502) 564-2611
Democratic Party of Kentucky (502) 695-4828

See link in comments for background: Mitch McConnell 'continues his recovery' amid 8-day hospitalization (The quotation marks are the news station's, not ours.)

Spanberger, legislators announce agreement on legal cannabis sales
The plan calls for legal sales to start in July 2027.

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Spanberger, legislators announce agreement on legal cannabis sales The plan calls for legal sales to start in July 2027.

It’s all but official: Roanoke author Beth Macy will be the Democratic nominee for the 6th Congressional District seat.

Last rival drops out; Macy will be 6th District Democratic nominee If no other candidate files for the Democratic nomination by May 26, there will be no need for a primary election to pick the party’s nominee. That would set up a fall campaign between Macy a…

CD6 candidate Ken Mitchell’s surprise announcement of the suspension of his campaign and his endorsement of Beth Macy for Congress received a standing ovation during our May membership meeting

Mitchell drops out; Macy’s path to Democratic nomination just got easier The prospect of a Beth Macy vs. Ben Cline contest in the 6th District drew closer Wednesday.

Ken Mitchell drops out of Virginia’s 6th District Democratic primary race, endorses Beth Macy A shift in Virginia’s Democratic primary race for District 6 on Wednesday.

The Roanoke City Council appointed Donna Littlepage and Derek Kaknes to the city school board during its Monday afternoon meeting.

City council names 2 to Roanoke school board The terms of Derek Kaknes and Donna Littlepage will start July 1.

The Supreme Court of Virginia threw out the results of the April referendum election. The US Supreme Court did not take up that decision for review. Our district lines have not changed.

This Wednesday, we will hear from the candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Virginia’s 6th Congressional District to take on Ben Cline for US Congress. Please come meet the candidates.

MEETING DAY CHANGE - Due to holiday weekend we are meeting on Wednesday instead of Friday! This Wednesday, May 20, from noon – 1pm at Montano’s International, 3733 Franklin Rd SW.

Our program begins at 12:00 noon followed by a brief business meeting. If ordering lunch, please arrive between 11:15 and 11:45 to place your order. While an RSVP for this meeting is not required, we appreciate you taking time to help us get a headcount for our meeting.

All the details here - Link also available in our IG BIO. https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-may-2026-meeting/

VICTORY! Governor of Virginia Abigail Spanberger signed a historic slate of over 20 gun violence prevention bills into law, including a ban on the sale of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.

For over a decade, our volunteers have laid the groundwork for progress on gun safety in Virginia — the NRA’s home state. Now, they’re leading the fight with former Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America volunteers representing 20% of the House Democratic Majority, and the governor herself!

We’ll keep fighting for an America where everyone can live free from the threat of weapons of war in our schools, our grocery stores, our places of worship, or anywhere in our communities.