Democratic Party of Virginia Platform We exist as a party to elect Democratic leaders of character, integrity, ability and vision at all levels of government in Virginia. The Democratic Party of Virginia is the true party of fiscal responsibility, ensuring excellence in education, making adequate infrastructure investments, preserving the social safety network, and creating economic opportunity for all Virginians. We are dedicated to protecting our constitutionally established rights and freedoms that provide us with opportunities to improve our lives. We work to organize all of our citizens through a democratic government to achieve together those beneficial ends that we cannot achieve individually. We believe, as did our party's founder, Thomas Jefferson, “that government is the strongest of which every man feels a part.” The beginning of the Preamble to the Party Plan of the Democratic Party of Virginia reads: The Democratic Party of Virginia exists to facilitate and encourage the full participation of all Virginians in choosing their elected officials and controlling their political destiny. It is dedicated to the preservation of all the rights enumerated in Article One of the Constitution of Virginia. Each of us carry those ideals with us every day and are empowered by their message. The Party Plan goes on to say the following – It shall be the duty of every county and city committee, as well as each officer and member thereof, to seek the registration of voters, to perfect the Democratic organization within the county or city, and to do all within their power to aid in the victory of the Democratic Party’s nominees in all elections. Only you can help us to protect and ensure these ideals. To find out how you can help, please go to Contact Us. Thank you.