This week’s updates from around the district:
Visit the 11th District’s website at 11cdgop.org for all information updates.
NEWSLETTER ANNOUNCEMENT REMINDER: If you’d like to have an announcement in the newsletter, please email Mike Ginsberg at mikeforscc@gmail.com. The 11CD Newsletter goes out on Tuesday mornings, so please try to have your announcement requests in by Monday at 12 noon.
On January 8, 2025, Senator Saddam Salim (D) of Senate District 37 (Vienna-Tysons) introduced Virginia Senate bill SB1009, which allows Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in local elections.
Senate Vote
The Virginia Senate passed the bill on a party-line vote, with 21 Democratvotes in favor and 19 Republican votes against. This highlights the contentious nature of the proposed changes and the divided opinions among legislators and political parties. Currently the bill is now in the House of Delegates.
Current Status
The House of Delegates is currently considering the bill, which has been referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections. On Monday, February 10, the House Election Administration sub-committee voted to send the measure to the full Privileges and Elections Committee on a strict party line vote Democrats (5 Yes), Republicans (3 No).
Understanding Ranked Choice Voting
RCV is an electoral system in which voters rank candidates in order by preference rather than selecting a single candidate. If no candidate receives a majority of first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their votes are redistributed to the voters’ next choices. This process continues until a candidate secures a majority.
In 2024, eight out of nine states rejected RCV ballot initiatives. Virginia Democrats are determined to introduce Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) to Virginia. Let’s not let them do that.
Call to Action
Click to contact Committee Delegates on the Privileges and Elections Committee to urge them to reject SB1009-Ranked Choice Voting, and SB760-Extended Post Election Deadline to receive and cure mail-in ballots.
Steve Rogers
11th District SCC Representative
The Family Life Education Curriculum Advisory Committee (FLECAC), appointed by the Fairfax County School Board, is planning to meet this Wednesday, February 12, from 7:00-9:00pm, ay the FCPS Administration Building, 1st floor cafeteria, 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church. If Fairfax County schools are closed on Wednesday because of weather, the meeting will be rescheduled.
The discussion will center around a proposal to introduce the topic of gender ideology in the first grade. Currently, Family Life Education (sex ed) starts discussing gender ideology in the 7th grade in FCPS.
The front door of the building will be locked. Access to the building will only be through the parking garage, at the rear of the building. To access the garage, go past the sign for the front entry, and drive to the back of the building. After parking, take the elevator to the first floor.
Pat Herrity for LG HQ Grand Opening This Saturday, Feb. 15
Supervisor Pat Herrity, candidate for Lieutenant Governor, and Team Herrity invite you to join them for the grand opening of their new campaign headquarters this Saturday, February 15, from 11:30am-2:00pm! The headquarters is located at 8245 Backlick Rd, Suite E2 in Lorton, Virginia.
Come meet the campaign team, hear from Supervisor Herrity, enjoy some refreshments, and learn how you can help the campaign and make a difference in Virginia this year! Please RSVP online here.
Come help our Republican candidates get on the ballot by signing their ballot access petitions at the Braddock-Springfield petition signing event on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 8:30-10:30am. Hear from special guest Saundra Davis, candidate for delegate in House District 15. The event is free and will be held in the Kings Park Shopping Center Community Room, 8944 Burke Lake Road, Springfield.
The Providence District GOP is hosting its monthly breakfast this Saturday, February 15, from 8:30-10:00am. The guest speaker will be Fairfax GOP chair Katie Gorka. It will be held at the Glory Days Grill, 3059 Nutley St, Fairfax 22031. Tickets are $16 per person (cash or credit card) at the door (still need to pay even if you don’t eat breakfast). RSVP online here.
George Washington Birthday Parade in Alexandria This Saturday, Feb. 15
Come march with fellow Republicans at the George Washington Birthday Parade! Celebrate the cause of freedom and liberty as we honor George Washington, our first president and commander of the Continental Army, and the beginning of the American Revolution 250 years ago.
The parade will take place on Saturday, February 15, from 2:00-4:00pm in Old Town Alexandria. The assembly area is still TBD. Sign up here. If you have any questions, please reach out to events@alexgop.org.
Details in the flyer pictured.
Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women Event with Author Stella Morabito
11th District Update
February 11, 2025
This week’s updates from around the district:
11th District Download
FLECAC public meeting Wed., Feb. 12
Pat Herrity for LG campaign headquarters grand opening this Sat., Feb. 15
Providence District GOP Breakfast this Sat., Feb. 15
Braddock-Springfield petition signing event Sat., Feb. 15
George Washington Birthday Celebration Parade this Sat., Feb. 15 in Alexandria
Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women event with Stella Morabito this Friday, Feb. 14
NVRBF breakfast with former Capitol Hill police chief Steven Sund Tuesday, Feb. 18
Next City of Fairfax GOP Committee meeting Thursday, Feb. 20, with guest speaker Virginia GOP chairman Rich Anderson
Upcoming Republican Women’s Club events
Supervisor and LG candidate Pat Herrity’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Party Sun. March 16
WMAL Free Speech Forum Sun., Apr. 27–tickets available now
Visit the 11th District’s website at 11cdgop.org for all information updates.
NEWSLETTER ANNOUNCEMENT REMINDER: If you’d like to have an announcement in the newsletter, please email Mike Ginsberg at mikeforscc@gmail.com. The 11CD Newsletter goes out on Tuesday mornings, so please try to have your announcement requests in by Monday at 12 noon.
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from 11th District SCC Representative Steve Rogers
On January 8, 2025, Senator Saddam Salim (D) of Senate District 37 (Vienna-Tysons) introduced Virginia Senate bill SB1009, which allows Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in local elections.
Senate Vote
The Virginia Senate passed the bill on a party-line vote, with 21 Democratvotes in favor and 19 Republican votes against. This highlights the contentious nature of the proposed changes and the divided opinions among legislators and political parties. Currently the bill is now in the House of Delegates.
Current Status
The House of Delegates is currently considering the bill, which has been referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections. On Monday, February 10, the House Election Administration sub-committee voted to send the measure to the full Privileges and Elections Committee on a strict party line vote Democrats (5 Yes), Republicans (3 No).
Understanding Ranked Choice Voting
RCV is an electoral system in which voters rank candidates in order by preference rather than selecting a single candidate. If no candidate receives a majority of first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their votes are redistributed to the voters’ next choices. This process continues until a candidate secures a majority.
In 2024, eight out of nine states rejected RCV ballot initiatives. Virginia Democrats are determined to introduce Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) to Virginia. Let’s not let them do that.
Call to Action
Click to contact Committee Delegates on the Privileges and Elections Committee to urge them to reject SB1009-Ranked Choice Voting, and SB760-Extended Post Election Deadline to receive and cure mail-in ballots.
Steve Rogers
11th District SCC Representative
FLECAC Public Meeting This Wed., Feb. 12
The Family Life Education Curriculum Advisory Committee (FLECAC), appointed by the Fairfax County School Board, is planning to meet this Wednesday, February 12, from 7:00-9:00pm, ay the FCPS Administration Building, 1st floor cafeteria, 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church. If Fairfax County schools are closed on Wednesday because of weather, the meeting will be rescheduled.
The discussion will center around a proposal to introduce the topic of gender ideology in the first grade. Currently, Family Life Education (sex ed) starts discussing gender ideology in the 7th grade in FCPS.
The front door of the building will be locked. Access to the building will only be through the parking garage, at the rear of the building. To access the garage, go past the sign for the front entry, and drive to the back of the building. After parking, take the elevator to the first floor.
Pat Herrity for LG HQ Grand Opening
This Saturday, Feb. 15
Supervisor Pat Herrity, candidate for Lieutenant Governor, and Team Herrity invite you to join them for the grand opening of their new campaign headquarters this Saturday, February 15, from 11:30am-2:00pm! The headquarters is located at 8245 Backlick Rd, Suite E2 in Lorton, Virginia.
Come meet the campaign team, hear from Supervisor Herrity, enjoy some refreshments, and learn how you can help the campaign and make a difference in Virginia this year! Please RSVP online here.
Braddock-Springfield Petition Signing Event Sat., Feb. 15
Come help our Republican candidates get on the ballot by signing their ballot access petitions at the Braddock-Springfield petition signing event on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 8:30-10:30am. Hear from special guest Saundra Davis, candidate for delegate in House District 15. The event is free and will be held in the Kings Park Shopping Center Community Room, 8944 Burke Lake Road, Springfield.
Providence District GOP Breakfast
This Saturday, Feb. 15
The Providence District GOP is hosting its monthly breakfast this Saturday, February 15, from 8:30-10:00am. The guest speaker will be Fairfax GOP chair Katie Gorka. It will be held at the Glory Days Grill, 3059 Nutley St, Fairfax 22031. Tickets are $16 per person (cash or credit card) at the door (still need to pay even if you don’t eat breakfast). RSVP online here.
George Washington Birthday Parade in Alexandria This Saturday, Feb. 15
Come march with fellow Republicans at the George Washington Birthday Parade! Celebrate the cause of freedom and liberty as we honor George Washington, our first president and commander of the Continental Army, and the beginning of the American Revolution 250 years ago.
The parade will take place on Saturday, February 15, from 2:00-4:00pm in Old Town Alexandria. The assembly area is still TBD. Sign up here. If you have any questions, please reach out to events@alexgop.org.
Details in the flyer pictured.
Join the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women this Friday, February 14 for a Conservative Women’s Network event featuring Stella Morabito on the topic of “The Weaponization of Loneliness Against Women”. Stella has published numerous articles on the social fallout of propaganda, mob psychology, and the cult mindset for The Federalist, where she has been a Senior Contributor since 2014. She previously served as an analyst at the Central Intelligence Agency, focused on methods of Communist media, propaganda, and disinformation.
It will be held this Friday, February 14 from 11:45am–1:30pm (and includes including lunch) at the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women, 112 Elden Street, Suite P, Herndon, VA 20170. RSVP by Thursday, February 13 (click here).
Reminder: Help Winsome Sears, Jason Miyares, and All Our GOP Candidates Get on the November Ballot
Just a quick reminder: you can still get a copy of the signature petitions for candidates and collect signatures! Please let District Chair Rosie Oakley know if you are willing to circulate petitions for any of our great candidates among your neighbors and friends, and she will send you petitions for any and all of these candidates. Email Chair@11cdgop.org.
Campaigns and candidates: if you would like, you can provide copies of your petitions to the 11th District Committee here. We will be glad to send copies to anyone in the district interested in circulating them on your behalf.
The Greater McLean Republican Women’s Club (GMRWC) awards a $1,000 scholarship annually to a graduating high school senior who resides in Fairfax County, VA. The student must be planning to attend an accredited college, technical or vocational school. The award is based on the student’s involvement in Republican activities as well as, academic and other achievements.
The scholarship is named after Betty Greer, a life member and past president of the GMRWC. Betty also served in many capacities on the Virginia Federation of Republican Women Board of Directors and was the winner of a National Federation of Republican Women “Tribute to Women” award. She was an enthusiastic volunteer for Republican politics at the local, state and federal levels. She also helped her community by volunteering at her church, her children’s schools and various charities.
You can download the application form here. Please share with any graduating seniors you know!
Application Deadline is May 1, 2025. The winner will be notified within two weeks and will be invited along with parents to attend the GMRWC spring event as esteemed guests.
Join the Northern Virginia Republican Business Forum (NVRBF) for their monthly breakfast on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 7:30am. The guest speaker will be former Capitol Hill Chief of Police Steven Sund. Chief Sund was in charge of the Capitol Hill Police on January 6, 2021 and is the author of Courage Under Fire, a book about his experiences that day. It became a “triple bestseller” on Amazon in the first week of its release. This will be a fascinating talk and Q&A discussion that you won’t want to miss.
It will be held at the Tower Club, 8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Tysons. Tickets are $50 and books are $25. Available online here.
The next City of Fairfax GOP Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, February 20, at 7:00pm. The social period begins at 7:00pm and the business meeting will begin at 7:30pm. Guest speaker will be RPV Chairman Rich Anderson. This special meeting will be at a private home in the City of Fairfax. RSVP to FairfaxCityGOP@gmail.com for address and planning purposes. Please Venmo contributions to cover food and wine to @Anahita-Renner or bring cash.
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 12:30pm: Republican Women of Clifton meeting. At the Clifton Town Hall, 12641 Chapel Road, Clifton. Guest speaker will be Nancy Linton of the Family Foundation.
Thursday, Feb. 20, 7:00pm: Liberty Republican Women’s Club meeting. Virtual meeting. Guest speaker is Pastor Will Archer, who serves on the Board of Directors of the Prince William County Chamber of Commerce, as the Chairman of Faith in Virginia PAC, and as the Police Chaplain for the Town of Dumfries Police Department. He will be speaking on “The Fierce Urgency of Now” – The Current State of Politics and Its Dynamics. Contact club president Srilekha Palle here for meeting login information.
Saturday, Feb. 22, 1:00-3:00pm: Hunter Mill Republican Women’s Club meeting. At North County Government Center, 1801 Cameron Glen Dr., Reston 20190.
Pat Herrity, Springfield District Supervisor and candidate for Lieutenant Governor, invites you to join him for his annual St. Patrick’s Day Party on Sun. March 16 at the Springfield Country Club, 8301 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. Come enjoy Irish beer, Irish music, traditional Irish food favorites, and special guest speakers (to be announced soon)! It’s always a great time and a great place to meet and chat with fellow Republicans.
Tickets available now online here.
WMAL Radio is once again hosting its legendary Free Speech Forum at The Birchmere in Alexandria on Sunday, April 27, at 7:00pm.
Join Chris Plante, Larry O’Connor, and Vince Coglianese as they share the stage celebrate the First 100 Days of the new administration, while taking your questions… and holding nothing back! Enjoy a night of laughs, behind the scenes stories, and unfiltered conversations with like-minded WMAL listeners.
Doors will open at 5:00pm and show begins at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale today–you can get yours now online here.
