WELCOME!

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BE SURE TO VOTE and VOTE YES:

Proposed Constitutional Amendment
Virginia Special Election
APRIL 21, 2026

Question: Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to allow the General Assembly to temporarily adopt new congressional districts to restore fairness in the upcoming elections, while ensuring Virginia’s standard redistricting process resumes for all future redistricting after the 2030 census?

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Upcoming Primary Election
AUGUST 4, 2026

Joy Powers of Bedford and Adam Murphy of Roanoke are both running for a spot on the ballot to challenge our current Congressman. 
Early, in-person voting period: Friday, June 19, 2026 through 5:00 p.m., Saturday, August 1, 2026

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Register to Vote

You can use this link to register or check your registration online:
Vote Virginia

The office is also stocked with applications and other information for new Virginia voters. Feel free to stop by for assistance during office hours.

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Join Us In Solidarity

SML Democrats is open to all like minded people of voting age who live on or love Smith Mountain Lake. Whether you are a part or full time resident, own property in the surrounding area, are a visitor, or have a business here, you are welcome!!

Our club is active and we encourage participation. Join a committee, attend monthly meetings and social events, or help at election time, which is every year in Virginia. We look forward to welcoming you!

Become a Member

SUPPORT OUR ANNUAL FUND and/OR PAY MEMBERSHIP DUES

We’re very thankful to the members who have paid their dues for FY26. If you have not yet done this, please renew today!

*MEMBERSHIP DUES fund the work of our committees and it’s essential that everyone renews. Dues are scheduled for renewal every June 1st. 

*THE ANNUAL FUND supports our space including rent, utilities, and internet. Donations to the Annual Fund are accepted all year. 

Thank you to all who’ve contributed already!

Contribute to Annual Fund and/or pay your Dues

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Be Heard and Make a Difference

If you want to take action, check out our Armchair Activist page. We’ll tell you about local, state and possibly national issues where your voice should be heard. By participating in the discussion, we can influence the direction of our government, even when Democrats are not in power. Together we are strong!