We Believe
We embrace the mission and message of the Democratic party that anyone, from any walk of life, should have a fair shot at the American Dream.
We believe that cooperation is better than conflict, unity is better than division, empowerment is better than resentment, and bridges are better than walls.
Our Goals
ELECT DEMOCRATS
ADVOCATE FOR RURAL ISSUES
PROTECT THE VOTE
Our top priority is electing Democrats who share our values and will work hard to represent all of Orange County Virginia.
PROTECT THE VOTE
ADVOCATE FOR RURAL ISSUES
PROTECT THE VOTE
Voter education, voter registration and voter protection are key to the success of any democracy. We work to protect your right to vote.
ADVOCATE FOR RURAL ISSUES
ADVOCATE FOR RURAL ISSUES
ADVOCATE FOR RURAL ISSUES
Rural and small town Virginia voters matter! And their issues matter. Orange County Democrats work to ensure those issues are addressed by our elected officials and candidates for office.
Of Special Note
OCDC Monthly Meeting in January 2026
The first meeting of the new year will be held on January 10, 2026 at 10am at the OCDC office. Please join us at 9:30am for coffee and conversation before the meeting.
The guest speaker for the meeting will be Matthew Butler, Election Crisis Director of the New Virginia Majority. He has been travelling the Commonwealth to educate and build support for the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. Matt will present an overview of how the compact works, some of the polling and attitudes around it, and discuss how committees can help to make sure we have a stronger democracy in the future.
Spanberger Inauguration January 17
Abigail Spanberger will be inaugurated Governor of Virginia on Saturday, January 17 at 12 noon in Richmond. Tickets to the inauguration are by lottery. Learn more and sign up for the lottery on the inauguration website here. History will be made!
New OCDC Leadership
Thank you to everyone who renewed their membership for 2026-27. Members, new and renewing, can join at any time and will be considered for membership at the monthly meeting following receipt of their application.
Congatulations to our new officers:
George Zerphey, Chair
Josh Riggs, Vice Chair
Ellen Wessel, Treasurer
Ann Sanderson, Secretary
Sandra Smith, Precinct Ops Chair
Many thanks to Cynthia Arnold, John Rhett, Lynne Lewis and Amy Tetervin for their service for the past 2 years as officers of the Committee. We appreciate all your hard work!
OCDC Blog
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We Welcome New Volunteers and Members
Please go to our Membership page if you wish to join as a member of OCDC. If you would like to volunteer for the committee or a campaign, please plan to attend an upcoming meeting and bring along the volunteer interest form available on our Volunteer page here.
Our office in Orange is open by appointment, please get in touch with us by email to arrange a time to stop in at ocvadems@gmail.com.
Photo Gallery
OCDC members are active in the community, support our candidates, and advocate for policies that reflect our values.
Enjoy these photos from 2025. and, below that, from 2023-2024 and 2018-22.
OCDC Photo Gallery 2025
Reorganization meeting 12-13-25
OCDC PHOTO GALLERY 2023-24
Election Day 2024