A BRIGHTER FUTURE
The Forward
5th Congressional District Democratic Committee
Our Team
Chair
Patricia
Harper-Tunley
1st Vice-Chair
Jackson Miller
2nd Vice-Chair
Gary Schatz
Secretary
Helen Sch
Treasurer
Patti
Cooper-Jones
Halifax
Tina Wyatt Younger
Sergant At Arms
Paige Alvin
Amelia
Lauren Whittington
Amherst
Sam Soghor
Appomattox
Casey Longenecker
Charlotte
Roscoe Eubanks
Charolettesville City
Erin Monaghan
Goochland
Tina Winkler
Chair of Chairs
Mecklenburg
Melissa Hartman
Nelson
Robert Garsson
Nottoway
Thomas Crews
Powhatan
Mike Asip
News from the Fifth District Democrats
Fifth Congressional District
2026 Congressional Candidate Petition Submission
Candidates can submit petitions starting at noon on May 1, 2026 at the location below.
After May 1 and through May 26, 2026, you must make an appointment to submit your petition by calling 434-321-1089.
On May 1 only: Submit petitions to Patricia Harper-Tunley, 5th District chairwoman, at:
Moe’s Italian Restaurant
101 N. Broad Street
Kenbridge, Virginia 23944
The deadline for submitting petitions is 5 p.m. on May 26.
A complete package requires the following documents, per the Virginia Board of Elections Candidate Bulletin:​
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Petitions of Qualified Voters (See ELECT-506/521- Va. Code §§ 24.2-506 24.2-507 24.2-521 24.2-522)
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Primary Filing Fee Receipt (Va. Code §§ 24.2-522 24.2-523 24.2-524)
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Declaration of Candidacy Form (SBE-505/520 - Va. Code §§ 24.2-505 24.2-507 24.2-520 24.2-522)
What Fighting Back Looks Like: The Voice of the People
The proposed Constitutional Amendment:
Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to allow the General Assembly to temporarily adopt new congressional districts to restore fairness in the upcoming elections, while ensuring Virginia's standard redistricting process resumes for all future redistricting after the 2030 census?
A Message from Patricia Harper-Tunley, Chairwoman,
Fifth Congressional District Democratic Committee
​​It is my honor and privilege to congratulate the voters and volunteers of the great Commonwealth of Virginia for understanding the mission — to elect a statewide Democratic ticket and 13 additional seats in the House of Delegates that puts Virginians first as we navigate the challenges of the current administration.
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Congratulations to our newly elected leaders:
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Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger
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Lt. Governor-elect Ghazala Hashmi
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Attorney General-elect Jay Jones​
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​Each of them ran an incredible campaign grounded in service, integrity, and a commitment to improving the lives of all Virginians. Together, they have made history — with our first woman Governor, our first Muslim woman Lt. Governor, and our first black man as Attorney General.
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This is a moment of pride, progress, and purpose for our Commonwealth.
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Again, congratulations — and let’s get ready to do it again!
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Success is the only option.
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Events and Key Dates
Aug.
4
Primary Election to determine candidates for U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, and local offices.
Nov.
3
Election Day: Voters decide elections for U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, and local offices.