Harrisonburg/Rockingham Young Democrats

Congratulations to our 2026-2027 officers who were elected at convention this past weekend! Thank you to every candidate who stepped up and ran — VAYD is stronger for every person willing to serve. Eyes forward. Let’s go.

Executive Committee

President: Kara Kline
Vice President: Abby Garber
Secretary: Annie Weiler
Treasurer: Steve Stepp
Membership Director: Brenna Gelormine
Campaign Director: Gabe Yossick
Finance Director: Connor Eppley
Communications Director: Charlee Baldwin
National Committee Rep: Sacha Brenac
National Committee Rep: Emma Slayton
Policy Director: Aubrey Hobby
Outreach Director: Vinny Montas
Council of Presidents Chair: Idris O’Connor
City/County Caucus Chair: Bilal Raychouni
College Caucus Chair: Dawson Bell
Advocacy Chair: Monique Gatling-Way

Region Chairs

Northern Region Caucus Chair: Dylan Salgado
Valley Region Caucus Chair: Jake Cooke
Southwest Region Caucus Chair: Zarah Johnson
Southside Region Caucus Chair: Daniel Green
Southeast Region Caucus Chair: Natalie Kidd
Central Region Caucus Chair: Sam Edwards

We had a BLAST at convention in Norfolk this past weekend! Shoutout to all of our Hampton Roads friends who made this incredible weekend possible🫶

We are thrilled to have sent 6 delegates in person, and 3 virtual, and especially to have elected one of our own to VAYD Vice President! Also, thank you to our member Olivia for her excellent work serving as Credentials Committee Chair! Thank you everyone for your generous support, without it this success would not have been possible!

FINAL MEETING BEFORE CONVENTION TONIGHT @ 8 PM!!!💥💙🔥🇺🇸

DM for Zoom link!

LFG… to convention!!!🔥💙

Last year, HRYD hosted a record-breaking convention. This year, we are excited to support our friends in Hampton Roads as we travel for their incredible region to attend the annual convention!

We need your support to send as many HRYD members to Hampton Roads as possible! We’re hoping to fundraise $1,000 to cover lodging and registration for HRYD members, and we could really use your help!

Convention is a great opportunity to build connections, learn new skills, and ensure our voices are heard in our party! Let’s send HRYD members to Hampton Roads by donating at the link below!💙

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/hryd2026

See y’all there! https://www.mobilize.us/tomperrielloforcongress/event/902699/

We hope you’ll join us in Harrisonburg on Wednesday at 6 PM for the Listening to Virginia Town Hall! Hear from local leaders Andrew Payton and Mayor Reed, and Delegates David Reid and Marcia Price.

You don’t want to miss it!!! RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/ruralgroundgame/event/872239/

here’s a 2025 photo dump from your friends at HRYD💙

what an incredible year for us! we hosted a record-breaking convention, attended a wonderful rural retreat in natural bridge, sent a record three delegates to YDA convention, lobbied the General Assembly, worked our asses off on the closest race in the commonwealth (we love you !!), helped elect an all Democratic statewide ticket, protested for our civil rights, welcomed new chapters and members locally and throughout the , and grew closer than ever with river trips and gatherings at HQ!

whew😮‍💨 but we aren’t letting off the gas in 2026! all gas, no brakes, let’s get it!!!💪

GAME NIGHT TIME🃏🎲♟️

Since December calls for circling back in the New Year, that’s exactly what we’re gonna do with our monthly meeting. Instead of a meeting this month, we are hosting a game night featuring board games, card games, and everything in between!!!!

Feel free to bring your favorite game to play or just bring yourself! Can’t wait to see everyone there❤️

FRIENDSGIVING YUUUUUM😋🤤🍽️

join us on Friday at 5 PM for friendsgiving will ALL local young Democrats! We’ll be feasting at 850 W Market St and meeting friends from across the area!

It’s potluck style, but no pressure to bring something! The most important thing is you🧡

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/rmKuhR52kFD9fHRSA

TOMORROW. BE THERE! LET’S ELECT !

TONIGHT!!!! LAST MEETING BEFORE THE ELECTION!!!!!! SO MUCH TO DO AND SUCH LITTLE TIME SO SEE YOU THEREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

sign up link in bio🤠