Welcome LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia

We are the official organization under the Democratic Party of Virginia. Our role is to be the champion organizer for the LGBT+ community in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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Pride: Commemorating, Celebrating, and Communing

June 1, 2024

Pride is an opportunity for us, the LGBTQ+ community and our allies, to commemorate, celebrate, and commune with one another. We remember past and current struggles for our civil rights. We celebrate the freedoms and equalities gained. We come together as a visible presence in the wider community to affirm one another.

Remembering Donald Davenport, Activist and Long-time LGBT+ Democrats of VA Board Member

May 14, 2024

Long-time LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia Board Member, Vice-Chair for Outreach, and activist Donald Davenport passed away on May 6th, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Don’s dedication to the Democratic Party was only outpaced by the warmth of his personality. From being at the Stonewall Riot to zig-zagging around the Commonwealth representing the Democratic Party at Pride events, Don’s activism and spirit impacted countless individuals. He will be sorely missed.

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Senator Danica Roem Encourages Transgender Visibility

March 26, 2024

Democratic Virginia Senate Senator Danica Roem spoke at the Festival of the Book held in Charlottesville on Saturday, March 23, 2024 about her book, Burn the Page, published in 2022 and her experience as a transgender candidate and member of the Virginia General Assembly. She encouraged transgender political hopefuls to “be vulnerable enough to be visible.”