Welcome to the official Victoria County Democratic Party

During the American Revolution, the legal separation from Great Britain occured on July 2, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia.  After voting for independence, Congress turned its attention to the Declaration of Independence, a statement explaining this decision, which had been prepared by a committee with Thomas Jefferson as its principal author. Congress debated and revised the Declaration, finally approving it on July 4. A day earlier, John Adams had written to his wife Abigail:

The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.

Adams's prediction was off by two days. From the outset, Americans celebrated independence on July 4, the date shown on the much-publicized Declaration of Independence, rather than on July 2, the date the resolution of independence was approved in a closed session of Congress.

One-Day Grass Roots Training Session
Sponsored by Democracy for Texas

In this special 1-day training, for only $25 ($5 if you're attending Netroots Nation), you'll learn what you need to know to elect your candidate, with special emphasis on helping Barack Obama, Rick Noriega and other federal candidates. Topics include: 

      · Voter Files / TrueBlueAction.com / Sharing Information
      · Fundraising and House Parties
      · Email, Websites, and Other Outreach
      · Recruiting and Working with Volunteers
       ·FEC Compliance 

The cost includes all course materials and lunch.
Sign up here: http://www.actblue.com/page/lone-star-training-nn2008 

Details: 
When: Sunday, July 20, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Where: Travis County Coordinated Campaign HQ, 1107 N. IH-35, Austin. (map)
Sign up here: http://www.actblue.com/page/lone-star-training-nn2008  

Victory 2008 Campaign Volunteers Have a Party

Volunteers on our Victory 2008 Campaign Project gathered recently at a local restaurant. They captured data generated from precinct and county conventions for use in our fall voter turnout program. Pictured (L to R) are Dennis Tardon, Efren Deleon, Barbara Allen-Lampley, Kelli Gill, Maurene Painter, Joe Painter, and  Melissa Roth. 

Democrats Attend Juneteenth Event

County Commissioner Pct. No. 1 candidate Kenny Spann enjoys some good barbeque at Juneteenth Celebration sponsored by the Old Landmark Committee.

County Commissioner Pct. No. 3 candidate Ron Reyna meets Miss Old Landmark Committee Queen Katherine Driscoll.

Delegates Recap State Convention to Democrats Club

State Convention Delegates (L to R) Barbara Allen-Lampley, Kelli Gill, Keisha Smith, and Candy Spaulding relate their convention experiences to local Democrats at recent Victoria Democrats Club meeting.

2008 Democratic State Convention in Austin

Robert Rodriguez  for Constable, Pct. No. 3
 

Richard Castillo for Constable, Pct. No. 1

Ron Reyna for County Commissioner, Pct. No. 3

Incumbent Rena Scherer files for County Tax Assessor-Collector
Kenny Spann - County Commissioner, Pct. No. 1 

Democrats Believe
In quality education which gives all children an opportunity to reach their full potential, and rewards fairly teachers and educations.