The governing body of the California Democratic Party is the Democratic State Central Committee (DSCC) which is made up of approximately 3,200 – 3,600 delegates. Most delegates come via one of three different paths:

1. Elections of members of the County Central Committees

2. Appointment by Elected Officials

3. Elections of Democrats in each Assembly District (AD)

You elect delegates in the 3rd category!

Please note that the deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot is fast approaching!

The California Democratic Party Bylaws (Article VI) provide that an Assembly District Election Meetings (ADEMS) be held in each of the 22 CDP Regions in February of each odd-numbered year to elect 7 “self-identified female” and 7 “other than self-identified female” to be Assembly District Delegates (ADDs) to represent the Assembly District they are registered in. These elections are open to all California Democrats.

You Help Shape the Democratic Party!

In January of every odd-numbered year the California Democratic Party (CDP) elects delegates to their annual conventions for a two-year term.  These elections are held in each Assembly District and are called, logically, Assembly District Election Meetings (ADEM).  Until recently, they were held in person but COVID-19 has changed all that and the elections will be conducted both in-person and on-line.

• Vote On-Line: To receive a vote online ballot in the Assembly District Election Meeting, click here. You must register by Jan 31st 2025 12:00 PM!

• Vote In-Person:  To register to vote for the Assembly District Election Meeting, in person, click here. You must register by Feb 23rd 2025 06:00 PM