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
- Secretary
- Albert Dessertine, Treasurer
- Herb Stewart, Parliamentarian
- Laurie Jones, Voter Protection Coordinator
- Graham Paige, Vice-Chair, Outreach
- Bob Beard, 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