Fort Democrat is Built: Virginia Beach Democrats Lead the Charge at Building 14
In the earliest hours of Friday, September 12, 2025, while most of Virginia Beach slept, the Virginia Beach Democrats were wide awake and on a mission. At exactly 12:01AM, under the steady leadership of Vice Chair of Operations Jamal Gunn and VA-02 Black Democrats President Maurice Hawkins, an intrepid crew of volunteers arrived at Building 14—our city’s early vote site—with a clear purpose: to prepare the ground for victory this November.
What they built that night wasn’t just a display of signs. It was the foundation of Fort Democrat—a fortress of democracy and visibility, designed to empower our poll greeters, inspire voters, and show that the Virginia Beach Democrats are ready for this fight. With precision, teamwork, and grit, our volunteers executed flawlessly, planting the first wave of signs that will greet voters as early voting begins.
But we didn’t stop there. On Saturday, September 13, 2025, and throughout the weekend, Vice Chair Gunn deployed another crack team of volunteers to blanket key sites across the city. From the top of the ticket with Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi, and Jay Jones, to our House of Delegates candidates, to the critical Vote YES on 10-1 referendum signs, Democrats made their presence felt in every corner of Virginia Beach. This was not just a visibility push—it was a declaration:
We will not be silenced.
Our opponents—the well-funded oceanfront developers—are spending heavily to mislead voters and defeat the 10-1 voting rights referendum. Their goal is clear: to buy the City Council and School Board, stripping everyday residents of a fair voice in local government. But like our Founding Forebears, we rise with resolve. We the People will not stand for it. We will defend voting rights, fair representation, and the power of community over corporate money.
The sight of dozens of signs across town was no small task. It was powered by a motivated and united team of volunteers, young and seasoned, who gave their time and energy because they believe in something bigger than themselves. They proved once again that when Virginia Beach Democrats organize, we win.
As we look ahead to early voting, we carry this momentum forward with solidarity, strength, and determination. Congratulations to everyone who took part in building Fort Democrat and launching our visibility campaign. Together, we are doing the right thing, standing up for democracy, and fighting to protect our rights.
Virginia Beach Democrats: United, Defiant, and Ready to Win.