(Sacramento, CA) – California Democratic Party (CADEM) Chair Rusty Hicks issued the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein: “California Democrats are saddened by the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein & our thoughts are with her family and friends in this difficult moment.  As Mayor and Senator, she played a central role in writing the history of California and our Nation – expanding civil rights, preserving precious land, advocating for marriage equality, banning assault weapons and much more.   Senator Feinstein will be remembered as a tr ..read more

The Democratic National Convention is August 19-22, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Democratic Party (CADEM), the nation’s largest state Democratic Party representing more than 10 million Democrats, will send a total of 496 Delegates and 35 Alternates to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. The total delegation will comprise of 424 Pledged Delegates and 35 Alternates and 72 Unpledged Delegates. Each state must have a delegation which is 50% self-identified female, 50% other than self-identified female or within one, and must have a Delegate Selecti ..read more

VISALIA, CA – The California Democratic Party (CADEM), the nation’s largest state Democratic Party representing more than 10 million Democrats, today adopted the 2024 Selection Plan on Sunday, August 20, at the Executive Board meeting in Visalia, California. The California Democratic Party will send 496 delegates and 35 alternates to the Democratic National Convention scheduled for the week of August 19-22 of 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. With the adoption of the Delegate Selection Plan, California Democrats will once again have the largest and most diverse delegations at the Democratic Nat ..read more

LOS ANGELES, CA – The California Democratic Party (CADEM) today released a video honoring Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, recognizing her unparalleled wins advancing progressive values and commending her on her decades-long leadership in public service. Democrats came together this weekend in Los Angeles to celebrate Pelosi’s work on climate action, health care, marriage equality and more. As the keynote speaker of the May 2023 CADEM Statewide ReOrganizing Convention, Pelosi joined thousands of activists to double down on CADEM’s commitment to organizing across the state to elect more Democ ..read more

CADEM Announces May 2023 State Convention “Don’t Agonize, ORGANIZE!” LOS ANGELES, CA – The California Democratic Party (CADEM) today announced that Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will keynote the May 2023 State Convention which will be held May 25 – 28, 2023 in Los Angeles. In honor of Nancy Pelosi’s dedication to service, CADEM’s convention theme will focus on the grassroots power of California Democrats: Don’t Agonize, ORGANIZE! “CADEM is proud to come together to win in 2024 and beyond. While we organize for all the fights ahead, we’ll also celebrate the legacy of Speaker Emeri ..read more

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Democratic Party (CADEM), the nation’s largest state Democratic Party representing more than 10 million Democrats, today announced its partnership with the California Legislative Jewish Caucus to release the “Passover as a Call to Justice” Haggadah. As Passover nears, CADEM is joining California’s diverse communities in recognizing the contributions of the Jewish community and our ongoing commitment to ensure that we continue to uplift all communities. “The California Legislative Jewish Caucus is proud to partner with the California Democratic Party to cele ..read more

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Democratic Party (CADEM), the nation’s largest statewide Democratic Party representing 10 million Democrats, launched its Voter Protection Program today.  CADEM recruits hundreds of trained volunteer attorneys, poll monitors, and hotline operators to field potential voter disenfranchisement issues during election season.  “Now more than ever, voters across the nation are witnessing Republicans mobilize quickly and strategically in support of restrictive voter suppression laws,” stated Chair Rusty Hicks, “That’s why CADEM is launching its historica ..read more

Los Angeles, CA – The California Democratic Party, the nation’s largest state Democratic Party representing 10 million Democrats, today voted to endorse propositions for the 2022 November General Election. The endorsements took place during the 2022 July Executive Board Meeting in Los Angeles, California. The California Democratic Party’s official stances are as follows: YES Proposition 1: Prohibits the state from denying or interfering with an individual’s reproductive freedom Proposition 28: Provides additional funding for arts and music education in public schools Proposition 29: Requi ..read more

Los Angeles, CA – The California Democratic Party’s Delegation announced the results for CADEM’s Interim Secretary and DNC member during its 2022 July Executive Board Meeting in Los Angeles, California today. Diana Love received a majority of the vote from the Executive Board Members and will serve as the interim Secretary until 2023. In addition, Rhodesia Ransom was elected as the newest DNC member and will serve as one of the 33 members of the Democratic National Committee to represent California. Click here to download the results here.  The post California Democratic Party Releas ..read more

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – “The shockwaves of Donald Trump’s presidency are neither gone nor forgotten. We are heartbroken – but not surprised – to see the draft opinion of the United States Supreme Court indicating it intends to overturn a half-century constitutional jurisprudence in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.  “Many of us live in states where abortion access has been overturned or torn apart by extremist Republicans who have no business interfering in personal health decisions. Abortion bans are not favored by a majority of Americans, and they never will be. They are ..read more