2026 Committee Reorganization Information
Chesapeake Democrats it’s time for us to reorganize. Here is a brief description of that process from the state party:
Reorganization: Pursuant to section 8.1 of the Democratic Party of Virginia’s Party Plan, local committees are required to reorganize each odd numbered year. Each local committee will host a reorganization caucus no later than January 15, 2026, and no earlier than noon December 1, 2025. As a reminder, secret ballots are allowed to be used during any recorded vote by an elected body. However, the Reorganization Board must be able to trace which candidate each committee member voted for.
Chesapeake Reorganization Date: Thursday January 8, 2026
Location: Indian River Community Center 2250 Old Greenbrier Rd, Chesapeake VA 23325
Requirement to participate: Must be a registered voter in the City of Chesapeake and willing to fill out a form declaring your support for the Democratic Party.
Important Dates:
Deadline to become a member of the CDC, pay the $40 membership fee ($20 for young adults) and participate in Reorganization: Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Deadline to file to run for an officer position: 5:00 PM on Wednesday, December 31.
The Board overseeing Reorganization would appreciate if individuals that can pay their 2026 dues online, please do so by going to: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/cdcreorg2026 (no other links are valid)
If you would like to submit a paper application, please fill out the membership application found below. Follow the instructions of the several ways you can submit your paper copy to one of the three members of the Election Board or mailing your application to the CDC P.O. Box by reading the Call to Reorganize found below.
The following Committee Office Positions are available for those who qualify. A copy of the updated bylaws is attached with officer duties and other pertinent information.
Links to the documents referenced above can be found below.
Call to Reorganize: https://www.chesapeakedemocrats.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/CDC-2025-2026-Chesapeake-Call-to-Reorganize-December-1-2025-2.pdf
Chesapeake Democratic Committee (CDC) Bylaws: https://www.chesapeakedemocrats.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/CDC-Approved-Bylaws-June-8-2023_-Amended-Nov-13-2025-and-Standing-Rules-3.pdf
CDC Officer Filing Form: https://www.chesapeakedemocrats.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/CDC-Chesapeake-Officer-Filing-Form-2025-1.pdf
CDC Membership Fee Waiver: https://www.chesapeakedemocrats.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/CDC-Chesapeake-Democratic-Committee-Membership-Dues-Waiver-2026.pdf
CDC Membership Application: https://www.chesapeakedemocrats.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/CDC-Membership-Ap-2026.pdf
*Those seeking a Committee Officer Position please read the Call to Reorganize in order to properly file.
*The Parliamentarian and Chair of the Elections Committee serve at the pleasure of the Committee Chair. Those appointments will be made at the first official CDC meeting.
*Please direct any and all questions to Dr. Winston Odom, who will be serving as the temporary Chair until Reorganization is over. Dr. Odom’s email is: drwoo1998@aol.com