2025 Norfolk City Democratic Committee Reorganization for the 2026-2027 Term

Democratic City and County Committees are required to reorganize for a new 2-year term.  It’s just like Congress …. (Almost) everyone goes off and then comes back on. We will start with Precinct Captains and the Officers.  Read the Call to Caucus (HERE) and the Rules (HERE)

What is Happening

  • The Norfolk City Democratic Committee (NCDC) is required to reorganize every two years. This means that almost everyone’s term on the NCDC ends on December 9, 2023, and everyone must submit a new application to be a member for the 2024-2025 term.  

  • The First Step> Precinct Captains will file first.  The filing deadline is 5:00 PM on Wednesday, December 3. Fill out the Precinct Captain application.  Application forms can be mailed, emailed, or hand-delivered in person and must arrive by the 5 PM, December 3 deadline. CLICK HERE FOR THE PRECINCT CAPTAIN APPLICATION.

      • Mail > Kari Buchanan, 314 Burleigh Ave, Norfolk, VA 23505.
      • Email > NorfolkDemocrats@gmail.com (PDF attachment)
      • In Person: call Kari Buchanan at 757-770-5920 to arrange a hand-delivery.
  • The Second Step >  A firehouse primary type of caucus to elect the Precinct Captains.  If only 1 person per precinct files, the caucus will be canceled.  If held, the caucus will be held from 5 – 6 PM, at Metropolitan, 7246 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23505. 
  • The Third Step > Those Democrats who want to be an officer in the NCDC (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer) must file an application by 5 PM, Saturday, December 27. CLICK HERE for the OFFICER APPLICATION.
      • Mail > Carolyn Depalma, Secretary, 5649 Shenandoah Ave., Norfolk, VA 23509.
      • Email > NorfolkDemocrats@gmail.com (PDF attachment)
      • In Person: call Carolyn DePalma at 757-641-2398to arrange a hand-delivery.
  • The Fourth Step > All those elected as Precinct Captains, the current officers, and ex-officio members will meet at 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 3, 2026, (or immediately following the monthly breakfast) to elect the officers. There will be no other business at this meeting.
  • The Last Step > Rejoin the Committee. If you missed the Precinct Captain filing deadline or want to be an Assistant Precinct Captain, At-Large, or an Associate, CLICK HERE for an application.  (NOTE: this link will not be turned on until after November 30.)

Filing fees can be paid by check (payable to NCDC), cash, or by using ActBlue > Filing fees can then be applied to your 2026 dues.