Anita Hartke for Congress, Democrat, 7th District Virginia

Upcoming Events:

*June 29, 2008 - 4th Spotsylvania Annual Stars and Stripes Spectacular 3:00 p.m. in the Spotsylvania Court House area. Spotsylvania County will once again provide a spectacular fireworks display at dark. The show will originate in the Vakos-owned field adjacent to R.E. Lee Elementary School, and will be visible from viewing locations throughout the Court House area. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or participating in the 2008 event as a volunteer, vendor, or civic group, contact Pam Hudgins at 540-507-7532(phudgins@spotsylvania.va.us), Rick Hamm at 540-507-7533 (rhamm@spotsylvania.va.us), Jenny Sorensen at 507-7540(jsorensen@spotsylvania.va.us). Visit the Spotsylvania County Democratic Committee website.

June 30 - Escape the Heat: Cocktail Hour with Delegate Dwight Jones, Candidate for Richmond Mayor. When: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Havana 59, 16 North 17th Street, Richmond, VA. Requested Contribution: $25; Cash Bar; RSVP by June 29, 2008 to matt@felan.net. Contribute online at: www.dwightjonesformayor.com All Democratic campaigns are welcome to forward event announcements to MRAYD. Nick Kessler, MRAYD President. MRAYD website: http://metrorichmondyd.blogspot.com/.

July 18, 2008 - Meet and Greet the Congressional Candidate at the home of Jack Wilcox - 26715 Ruther Glen Rd., Ruther Glen, VA 22546. When: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Please RSVP to (804) 994-5463.

July 20, 2008 - Meet and Greet the Congressional Candidate at the home of April Cain and Jim Evans 105 North Erlwood Court, Richmond, VA. Sponsored by the Henrico County Democratic Committee. When: 4:00 p.m. Please RSVP to anita@hartkeforcongress.com or for more information please call (540) 754-7703.

July 24-27, 2008 - Caroline County Fair at the Virginia Bazaar in Ladysmith. The Caroline County Democratic Committee will have a booth at the Fair and would love for you to drop by and visit with local Democrats and pick up your Hartke for Congess signs, bumperstickers, buttons and brochures. Committee members will be available to introduce the 7th District Congressional Candidate, Anita Hartke, to folks at the Fair. Come and meet your Candidate for Congress. Please visit the Caroline County Democratic Commitee web site for more information.

August 13, 2008 - Orange County Summer Fundraiser - 6:00 p.m. at the Lion's club shelter at Porterfield Park on Newton street in the town of Orange, VA. Anita Hartke will be speaking at the Orange Co. Democratic Party Summer Fundraiser Picnic come join us for some summer fun.

Working for Peace
June 17, 2008 Source: Culpeper Star Exponent
(By Allison Brophy Champion)
Seventh District Congressional Candidate Anita Hartke, a Culpeper County Democrat and the late Senator Hartke ’s daughter, attended the groundbreaking in recognition of his work for peace and in anticipation, perhaps, of similar work ahead, read the full article... See time lapse progress on the U.S. Institute of Peace building.

Va. Dems contest every U.S. House race
June 12, 2008 Source: WTOP News, Richmond VA (AP)
(By Bob Lewis, AP Political Writer)
This year, Cantor faces Anita Hartke from Culpeper County.....read the full story. Anita Hartke's father was Sen. Vance Hartke, an Indiana Democrat who served from 1959 to 1977 and briefly sought his party's presidential nomination in 1972

Hartke Merits Support from Culpeper Voters
April 25, 2008 Source: Culpeper Star Exponent - Letter to the Editor
(By John Huss, Immediate past chairman Culpeper County Democratic Committee)

It's Hartke in the 7th (By Chris Guy)
April 18, 2008 Source: www.raisingkaine.com

Meet Anita in Ashland (By Chris Guy)
April 17, 2008 Source: fred2blue.wordpress.com - Details

Hartke: Politics her family’s legacy (By Allison Brophy Champion)
April 16, 2008 Source: Culpeper Star Exponent - Culpeper, VA, USA
Seventh District Congressional candidate Anita Hartke, a Democrat, is weary of war, like her father was.....

Dean sings the blues (By Allison Brophy Champion)
April 11, 2008 Source: Culpeper Star Exponent - Culpeper, VA, USA
Before his 30-mintute talk, 7th District Congressional candidate Anita Hartke, chairwoman of the Culpeper County Democratic Committee, spoke with confidence ...

Howard Dean speaks to Culpeper Democrats
April 11, 2008 Source: The Free Lance-Star - Fredericksburg, VA, USA
County Democratic chairwoman Anita Hartke is running against Republican Rep. Eric Cantor for the 7th Congressional District. Much of the money raised by the ...

Come support Anita Hartke (by Linda Heimstra/Nethers, VA)
April 2, 2008 Source: Rappahannock News, Opinion Section, April 2 2008

March 29, 2008 Hartke for Congress Event at the Old House Winery, Culpeper, VA
Thanks to our supporters. View photos here.

June 21 - The Coordinated Campaign is having its first big event of the summer/campaign season, it is called the Commonwealth Canvass Kickoff. Hosted by the Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats. Supporters will canvass in every major county of Virginia-including in Henrico in the Staples Mill precinct. Two shifts are available, one starting at 9am and the other starting at 3pm, that will last for a couple hours. Meet at those two times at the Glen Allen Library which is located at 10501 Staples Mill Rd, Glen Allen, VA. Interested people can email Joe Barresi at joe.barresi@vavictory08.org or call at 860-869-9488 (cell).

June 21 - Barack Obama supporters have organized several voter registration events in the Richmond area. Come out this Saturday and help take on the important task of registering new voters! See this link for these and other upcoming events: For more information click here. Hosted by the Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats.

June 21, 2008 Rivah Fest in Tappahannock - The Caroline County Democratic Committee will have a booth at RivahFest in Tappahannock on June 21. Please visit the Caroline County Democratic Commitee web site for more information.

June 13-15, 2008 - the Democratic Party of Virginia will hold its 2008 State Convention at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, Virginia. Congressional candidates from each district are slated to speak along with statewide stars Senator Jim Webb, Governor Tim Kaine, and future U.S. Senator Mark Warner. Register now to attend!

June 14, 2008 - Virginia Young Democrats Breakfast at the State Convention will be June 14, 2008 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Hampton Convention Center located at 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton VA 23666. You're invited to join us for breakfast at the morning of the State Convention on June 14, featuring two of our YD congressional candidates, Glenn Nye from the 2nd District and Sam Rasoul from the 6th District.

May 24, 2008 - Louisa County Meet and Greet 2008 Candidates and BBQ Picnic. 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sergeants Museum Park, 214 Fredericksburg Ave., Louisa, VA 23093. Hartke and a representative from Warner's campaign will be speaking at this event. Visit: www.louisahistory.org

May 25, 2008 - Ben "Cooter" Jones from the Dukes of Hazard - Sperryville Garage Band - Benefit Concert 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at THE LINK at the Schoolhouse in Sperryville. Gates open at noon, admission is $10 for adults, children 12 and under free, family car rate $25 (2 adults and 2 teens). Food concessions are available and NO ALCOHOL is permitted. For more information call (540) 987-9750 or email info@rnpc.

May 17, 2008 - Richmond NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner with Robert Barnett of Hanover Democrats at the Holiday Inn Central 3207 North Blvd., Richmond, VA 23230. For other Richmond NAACP events please visit http://www.naacprichmond.org/events.htm

May 18, 2008 - Hospice of the Rapidan 6th Annual Butterfly Release Sunday, May 18, 2008
3:00 PM, The Annie DuPont Formal Garden, at James Madison's Montpelier

April 30, 2008 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. - Meet and Greet Congressional Candidate Anita Hartke, at the IronHorse Restaurant click here for details

April 10, 2008 - Howard Dean speaks to Culpeper Democrats at the Culpeper Democrats Jefferson-Jackson Dinner

Hartke for Congress Fundraiser at Old House Winery in Culpeper, Virginia. March 2008 Fundraiser. Thanks to everyone for supporting Hartke. View photos And another second set of photos here

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