Tyee Davenport, political director for Gov. Tim Kaine’s campaign for the U.S. Senate, will address the club on the progress of the campaign at its July 19 meeting.
Ms. Davenport will answer questions about the Kaine campaign and suggest ways in which club members can support Gov. Kaine. His election is a key factor in keeping the Senate under Democratic control.
The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Lower Level of the Lake of the Woods Clubhouse. Guests are welcome, regardless of political affiliation.
Ms. Davenport has served as deputy political director at the Democratic Party of Virginia since April 2010. Previously, she worked as the Richmond and Hampton Roads political director for the Jody Wagner campaign for lieutenant governor. In 2008, she served as political outreach organizer for the state party’s Coordinated Campaign, where she assisted Congressman Bobby Scott’s campaign in Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District. Davenport also brings eight years of private sector experience where she worked for a Fortune 500 logistics company.
Ms. Davenport is a graduate of Strayer University and holds a master’s degree from Virginia Tech.