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About PDC

Petersburg Democratic Committee

PDC is Petersburg's local branch of the Virginia Democratic Party.

The current leadership of the committee is as follows:

  • Chair - Janell Sinclair
  • Secretary - Joyce Vinson
  • Treasurer - Joyce Proctor

Every two years the committee holds a reorganization meeting to elect new leadership. The next reorganization meeting will be in January of 2024.

Committee meetings are on the last Thursday of every month at 6pm and are open to the public.

To learn more about PDC and the Virginia Democrats, read the Democratic Party of Virginia Party Plan.

Activities of the Committee

Each year PDC engages in the following activities to promote Democratic party candidates and goals:

  • Nominate Democratic candidates for office
  • Encourage voter registration and access to voting
  • Fundraising for Virginia Democrats
  • Election day booths with candidate information
  • Organize drivers to get people to the polls

Keep up to Date

Stay up to date with PDC by subscribing to our mailing list, checking our event calendar, or following us on social media.

Join PDC

PDC is dedicated to promoting Democratic candidates and messages in Petersburg and the surrounding areas.

We are actively looking for new members to help further our mission. Meetings are held on the last Thursday of every month. Dues are just $20 per year. Click below to find out more about our organization and how you can join and make a difference!