New Chair, Big Year Ahead for Albemarle Dems | Charlottesville News

Albemarle County Democrats are in for a major shift as Jane Powell takes the helm after Alex Rappaport stepped down, calling the prior election cycle a “disaster.” With a packed 2024 slate including four Senate seats, three Court of Appeals races, two House positions, and the governor’s race, Powell’s immediate focus is listening to delegates and rallying support — especially after the last Democratic win in a Court of Appeals seat was in 2018. The party’s eyes are already on Charlottesville’s 4th District race, with leadership debates underway and key results expected by early November. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d23aa09444588960