Steve Verdier
@steve-verdier.bsky.social
Alexandria Democratic Committee's Democrats to Go Co-chair, Resolutions Committee member, recipient of 8th Congressional District’s 2024 Grassroots Award
It was great to help Democrats as they picked their candidate for HD-17 today! Everyone agreed that four high quality people stepped up on VERY short notice to run.
HD-17 voting is underway! We have a great group of volunteers staffing sites. If you live in HD-17, come out & vote TODAY until 5 PM at any of the 3 locations:
- Franconia Governmental Center
- Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Alexandria
- Hotel Belvoir Springfield
More info: hd17votes.com
- Franconia Governmental Center
- Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Alexandria
- Hotel Belvoir Springfield
More info: hd17votes.com
December 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
It was great to help Democrats as they picked their candidate for HD-17 today! Everyone agreed that four high quality people stepped up on VERY short notice to run.
No surprise. Republicans will run candidates in upcoming elections. Just because Democrats won big this year doesn’t mean we’ll win next time. Keep working
Virginia House of Delegates Republicans decided to stick with Terry Kilgore as leader
He had faced a challenge from Mike Cherry
Kilgore faces a tough job as they are down to 36 seats and little hope of winning majority in 2027
He had faced a challenge from Mike Cherry
Kilgore faces a tough job as they are down to 36 seats and little hope of winning majority in 2027
November 17, 2025 at 1:14 AM
No surprise. Republicans will run candidates in upcoming elections. Just because Democrats won big this year doesn’t mean we’ll win next time. Keep working
So true. Virginia votes every year, but for different offices and political environments. @chaznuttycombe.bsky.social seems to have sorted this out better than the others.
It will be interesting to see what pollsters do in 2026
Whether they try to model more for the electorate that came out in 2025
In all likelihood it will not look like 2024 or 2022
Part of challenge in polling (and campaigns) is to focus on current environment and not past one
Whether they try to model more for the electorate that came out in 2025
In all likelihood it will not look like 2024 or 2022
Part of challenge in polling (and campaigns) is to focus on current environment and not past one
This isn't 20/20 hindsight, as some of us (@chaznuttycombe.bsky.social @samshirazi.bsky.social etc.) called it out *at the time*; should have been obvious that the 2025 VA electorate wouldn't be like 2021. Just bizarre that any pollster weighted their poll that way. bluevirginia.us/2025/11/frid...
November 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
So true. Virginia votes every year, but for different offices and political environments. @chaznuttycombe.bsky.social seems to have sorted this out better than the others.
Virginians I canvass vote for candidates of different races, ethnicities, and religions other than their own. We get the best candidates as a result.
Under appreciated strength of Black representation in Northern Virginia
From Spotsylvania to Fairfax border along I-95 will all be represented by Black delegates in House
Overall 10% of entire House will be Black delegates from NOVA
Region more diverse than often portrayed
From Spotsylvania to Fairfax border along I-95 will all be represented by Black delegates in House
Overall 10% of entire House will be Black delegates from NOVA
Region more diverse than often portrayed
November 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Virginians I canvass vote for candidates of different races, ethnicities, and religions other than their own. We get the best candidates as a result.
Depending on how far back you go, good idea to consider air quotes around “Democrats“
1961 was the last Virginia gubernatorial election under the Byrd Machine, before the 24th amendment ended poll taxes.
In other words, Abigail has the biggest win for any Democrat running for governor, since black people could vote again.
Arguably the biggest win for any Dem in a free election.
In other words, Abigail has the biggest win for any Democrat running for governor, since black people could vote again.
Arguably the biggest win for any Dem in a free election.
Fun facts
Abigail Spanberger got biggest win for a Dem in Virginia Governor election since 1961
Ghazala Hashmi got biggest win for Dem in Virginia Lt. Governor election since 1965
Virginia Dems won most seats in Virginia House of Delegates since 1987
Abigail Spanberger got biggest win for a Dem in Virginia Governor election since 1961
Ghazala Hashmi got biggest win for Dem in Virginia Lt. Governor election since 1965
Virginia Dems won most seats in Virginia House of Delegates since 1987
November 6, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Depending on how far back you go, good idea to consider air quotes around “Democrats“
Reposted by Steve Verdier
After big election win, party in power thinks it was total endorsement of world view
Dems thought it after 2020
GOP thought it after 2024
Reality is Americans have lot of different views
Many voters lend support temporarily
Good for both parties to keep that in mind
Dems thought it after 2020
GOP thought it after 2024
Reality is Americans have lot of different views
Many voters lend support temporarily
Good for both parties to keep that in mind
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 AM
After big election win, party in power thinks it was total endorsement of world view
Dems thought it after 2020
GOP thought it after 2024
Reality is Americans have lot of different views
Many voters lend support temporarily
Good for both parties to keep that in mind
Dems thought it after 2020
GOP thought it after 2024
Reality is Americans have lot of different views
Many voters lend support temporarily
Good for both parties to keep that in mind
If you canvass for @abigailspanberger.com and @guzman4virginia.bsky.social the weather will always be like this 😃 (usually)
May 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
If you canvass for @abigailspanberger.com and @guzman4virginia.bsky.social the weather will always be like this 😃 (usually)
I’m signed up to canvass this Saturday for @guzman4virginia.bsky.social! Join me or canvass Sunday, your choice 🚀
I was out knocking doors today — and I’m so encouraged by what I heard. Voters are ready for someone who’ll fight for them — not for billionaires or corporate interests. I’m in this to deliver for Virginia families. #VA22 #VoteGuzman
May 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I’m signed up to canvass this Saturday for @guzman4virginia.bsky.social! Join me or canvass Sunday, your choice 🚀
I’m working on my selfie skills here with Sen. Kannan Srinivasan and his wife, as well as Del. JJ Singh at JJ’s swearing in today. It was a great event (aside from my photography 🤣. Their victories protected our majorities!
January 26, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I’m working on my selfie skills here with Sen. Kannan Srinivasan and his wife, as well as Del. JJ Singh at JJ’s swearing in today. It was a great event (aside from my photography 🤣. Their victories protected our majorities!
It was great to hear @spanbergerforva.bsky.social ‘s plans to win her race for governor in Alexandria last night. We appreciate her call for us to support Democrats to Go and Dining for Delegates!
January 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
It was great to hear @spanbergerforva.bsky.social ‘s plans to win her race for governor in Alexandria last night. We appreciate her call for us to support Democrats to Go and Dining for Delegates!
I usually highlight canvassing, but thought this sunrise would be good for my first post here.
January 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I usually highlight canvassing, but thought this sunrise would be good for my first post here.