CALL TO CAUCUS TO REORGANIZE THE
WARREN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
The Warren County Democratic Committee, herein referred to as the WCDC, will hold an assembled caucus on Saturday, December 13th at 11:00 AM at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Ave, Front Royal, VA for the purpose of electing new membership of the WCDC pursuant to the Democratic Party of Virginia Party Plan. The committee will also elect new officers after membership declarations have been finalized.
I. Candidate Filing:
Each person who wants to join the WCDC must submit a 2026 to 2028 Membership Application before Tuesday, December 9 at 12:00 PM, unless you plan to register in person at the caucus. Forms can be submitted online at WCDC/Join, printed and mailed to Warren County Democratic Committee, PO Box 615, Front Royal, VA 22630, or completed during caucus registration.
There is no filing fee to become a member. A yearly donation of thirty dollars is appreciated, not required.
II. Qualification of Candidates:
The 2026 - 2028 Membership Form, which all candidates for membership must sign, will include the following written declaration:
I declare myself to be a candidate for membership on the Warren County Democratic Committee. I also declare that I believe in the principles of the Democratic Party and that I will not support any candidate opposed to any Democratic nominee as long as I am a member of the Committee.
III. Notice:
The WCDC shall provide notice of this caucus by placement of a general notice of the filing deadline and the caucus, including noticing the caucus date, time, and location, along with the Call to Caucus, on the Democratic Party of Virginia, the Warren County Democratic Committee website and social media platforms; by email notification to Democrats who reside in Warren County ; and through other reasonable means that will disseminate information about the caucus to registered voters in Warren County. In addition, reasonable actions shall be taken to promote participation in the caucus in accordance with the Affirmative Action provisions of the Party Plan of the DPVA.
IV. Participation
Every Democrat who is a registered voter in Warren County is urged to attend and participate. If an individual does not appear on the Registered Voter List, they will not be allowed to participate. Participants will also be required to sign a Caucus Participation Form stating that they:
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Are a Democrat;
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Are a registered voter within Warren County, VA
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Believe in the principles of the Democratic Party; and
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Does not intend to support any candidates opposed to a Democratic nominee in the next ensuing election.
V. Conduct of the Caucus:
The doors to the caucus will open at 10:00 AM and close at 11:00 AM. Upon closing of the doors, only those participants who have registered or are in line to register at 11:00 AM will be permitted to participate.
VI. Officer Elections:
Immediately following adjournment of the caucus, the newly elected Warren County Democratic Committee will meet for the sole purpose of electing officers. Anyone wishing to serve as an officer must submit an Officer Filing Form online at WCDC/Officer to WCDC Communications Director Samantha Good no later than Monday, December 8 at 12:00 PM.
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VII. Determination of Winners:
In the event that only one person files for a position, that person shall be declared the winner and the election for that specific position shall be cancelled.
If more individuals file than there are positions available, the candidates will be listed alphabetically on the ballot and will be elected by a plurality of votes at the assembled caucus. Vacancies may be filled by the new committee at the first meeting following the election of Officers.
VIII. Affirmative Action:
It shall be the duty and goal of all members of the Warren County Democratic Committee to seek out and encourage the broadest possible participation within the committee, and in its membership, of all duly qualified citizens without regard to race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic identity, disability, or economic status.