U.S. Rep. Eugene Vindman, who is seeking re-election in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District, will be the guest of the Lake of the Woods Democratic Club at a reception on Saturday, July 18.
Vindman will meet with constituents in Marian Pronk Hall at the LOW Community Center from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
Vindman, a retired Army officer from Dale City, has represented Lake of the Woods in Congress since he was first elected in November of 2024. He serves on the House Committees on agriculture and armed services.
Born in Soviet Ukraine during the Cold War, Vindman came to America with his father, brothers, and grandmother when he was just four years old. For 25 years, he served as an infantry officer in the 82nd Airborne Division, a military prosecutor, and an advisor at the White House National Security Council. After serving across the county and around the globe, Eugene and his wife Cindy, an Army Reservist, have spent nearly a decade in the Commonwealth raising their two kids Max and Madi in Prince William County.
Vindman’s campaign web site quotes the candidate as saying, “I’m running… to protect our democracy, restore our freedoms and fight for all of our communities to thrive. America must remain a refuge for families like mine, where hard work matters, truth prevails, rights are protected, and we are all free to be who we are and pursue our dreams in this land of opportunity.”
Early voting ahead of the August 4 primary election began June 18. Vindman is unopposed in the Democratic primary. Three Republicans are vying for the opportunity to run against him in the Nov. 3 general election.
Coffee, tea and pastries will be available at the reception. The Vindman campaign will be accepting personal campaign donations.
Summer fun
Our Flag Day picnic
The LOW Community Center was buzzing when a large crowd of happy Democrats showed up on June 19 for the LOW Democrats’ annual Flag Day picnic. Guest speaker for the occasion was Shannon Mort of the Orange County African-American Historical Society, who spoke about Gordonville’s “waiter-carriers,” the ladies who sold chicken and other food to to train passengers in the mid to late 19th Century.
Pay your 2026 club dues
Membership dues for the Lake of the Woods Democratic Club are $35 per person for the calendar year. Your 2026 membership is due for renewal on January 1, 2026.
This fee covers expenses of running club events and donations to the campaigns of Democratic candidates supported by club members.
Dues may be paid conveniently online by clicking the “Pay Now” button below or by mailing a check for $35 to The Lake of the Woods Democratic Club, P.O. Box 1351, Locust Grove, VA 22508. If you prefer, you can bring your check to any LOW Democrats’ meeting or event and give it to the treasurer directly.
