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Blake Caravati and Alex Searls hold court.

Party over here

For Charlottesville Democrats who want to have a voice in electing candidates for the City Council race in May, participation isn’t a matter of waltzing into a local polling place to cast a ballot at one’s own convenience. City Dems endure a more grueling process

Deeds declines Obama invite

State Senator and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds had an invite from President

Obama nominates Beyer as Ambassador to Switzerland

If President Obama has his way, a prominent Virginia politico will soon be packing his bags for Bern.

Deeds wins big: Beats McAuliffe, Moran 2-to-1

State Senator Creigh Deeds gets a hug from his wife Pam before speaking to supporters celebrating his victory in the Democratic primary for governor. PHOTO BY LINDSAY BARNES <

Dem primary too close to call in new poll

With only two weeks to go until the June 9 primary to decide the Democratic nominee for governor, a new poll says it's still anybody's ballgame.

McAuliffe leads, Deeds gains in new poll

With 19 days until the June 9 primary to decide the Democratic nominee for governor, former Democratic National Committee chair Terry McAuliffe remains the frontrunner, but the race is getting a little tighter.

Will.i.am draws thin crowds to McAuliffe rallies

Hip-hop artist will.i.am is a big enough deal to star in a Super Bowl commercial with Bob Dylan, write and perform a song

New blood: Firehouse primary ousts Taliaferro

Kristin Szakos in, Julian Taliaferro out after the May 9 "firehouse" primary. SZAKOS PHOTO BY JEN FARIELLO; TALIAFERRO BY STAFF Two newcomers have shaken the local Democratic establishment.

Snap o' the Day: Dems a votin'

Charlottesville Democratic voters line up Saturday morning, May 9, to vote in the City Democratic primary at the one and only election spot, Jackson P. Burley Middle School on Rose Hill Drive.