We are dedicated Democrats, volunteering our time to elect Democrats at all level of government. 

We are a resource for local voters to learn more, get registered, get involved, and get excited.

We are mothers, fathers, children, students, doctors, farmers, candidates, and dreamers. We are members of the community.

The Albemarle Democratic Committee is the leadership of the Democratic Party in Albemarle County, VA. The committee is made up of members elected at a biannual reorganization meeting (to be held December 2025). The committee elects leadership of a steering committee that meets monthly, typically the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:30 PM.

(Please confirm date/time/location of meeting as it occasionally changes).

The current steering committee:

Bruce Kirtley, Chair
Vacant, Vice Chair
Peter Francisco, Secretary
Albert Dessertine, Treasurer
Herb Stewart, Parliamentarian
Laurie Jones, Voter Protection Coordinator
Graham Paige, Vice-Chair, Outreach
Vacant, Vice-Chair, Communications
Dave Shreve, Butler Scholarship
Paul Riley, Political Liaison
Steve Koleszar, Field Coordinator
Inara Liepa, Data Captain
Karen Combs, Immediate Past Chair

District Co-Chairs:
Madison Cummings and Kathleen Jump, Jack Jouett
Nathan Moore, Kate Scales, Betsey Soulsby, Rio
Kathe Falzer & Stephanie Lowenhaupt, Rivanna
Lili Bennett & Rodney Beard, Scottsville
Helene Powell and Dr. Elena Tuerk, Samuel Miller
Jim Pyles & Gene Shin, White Hall