SAN DIEGO COUNTY DEMOCRATS IN 2017 2018: Power to the People!
ONE YEAR LATER, WE PERSIST
2017: LOCAL GRASSROOTS GROWTH San Diego County Democratic Party created an online Action Center to meet demand for engagement (www.sddemocrats.org/action) We registered (and pre-registered) 6,000+ voters, 75% younger than 25 Our chartered Democratic Clubs increased from 38 to 51 Our email list grew by 15%; our social media following grew by more than 20%
2017: LOCAL GRASSROOTS GROWTH We organized 6 campaign trainings attended by more than 200 aspiring candidates and campaign workers SDCDP-led Neighbors in Action program trained 300+ people to canvass and organize in their communities Our County Democratic Convention set attendance and fundraising records Our local elected Democrats led the way on policy healthcare, climate, housing, criminal justice, and more
EARLY COUNTY ENDORSEMENTS
ALSO AT STAKE IN THE PRIMARY City: Council races in San Diego and Chula Vista San Diego s first city election with guaranteed runoffs (thanks to passage of Prop. K in 2016) Judicial: Democrats challenging scandal-plagued birther Judge Gary Kreep County Board of Education: Democrats Rick Shea and Alicia Muñoz up for re-election Congress: Primary elections for two local seats targeted by national Democrats, Districts 49th and 50th, which could tip the balance to retake a majority in the House of Representatives this November Statewide: Primary elections for all statewide offices, including Governor and U.S. Senator
NEW DISTRICT ELECTIONS IN NOV. County Party now analyzing data, recruiting candidates for newly created districts: City of El Cajon City of San Marcos City of Vista City of Oceanside City of Encinitas City of Carlsbad City of Poway Oceanside School District Poway Unified School District
NEW STATE LAWS IN EFFECT Automatic voter registration through DMV; voters not selecting a party will be flagged as Unknown rather than No Party Preference Right for residents to do political canvassing in condo associations (SB 407) Conditional voter registration registration through Election Day (but only at Registrar of Voters office) Ballot collection (AB 1921) canvassers can pick up voters ballots and turn in for them
BUILDING SDCDP INFRASTRUCTURE County Party working with Democratic clubs and other groups to expand voter registration efforts GO Team trainings and kickoffs taking place this spring for Precinct Leaders Community Coordinators needed in every part of the county Ongoing programs: communications, candidate development, voter education Goal to increase Donate Every Month (DEM) membership from 150 to 300 monthly donors (www.sddem.org)
WALK FOR PROGRESS JANUARY 27 Countywide canvass on Saturday, January 27, to engage new and occasional voters leading up to the Primary Election Walks launching at 10:00 a.m. at locations in Kearny Mesa, Vista, El Cajon, and Chula Vista Doorhangers will feature endorsed Democratic candidates for county offices RSVP at www.sddemocrats.org/walk
STATE PARTY CONVENTION FEB. 23-25 3,000 California Democratic Party delegates, candidates, and electeds gathering at San Diego Convention Center Official Party endorsements will be considered for all state and federal races (70% vote required) Convention volunteers will receive a floor pass to attend general session Most other convention events open to all Democrats, committee meetings, caucus meetings, hospitality suites More info at www.cadem.org/convention
ROOSEVELT DINNER APRIL 7 SDCDP s annual fundraiser returning to the San Diego Bayfront Hilton on Saturday, April 7 Discounted price of $115 for Democratic Club members and GO Team volunteers (vs. $135) online ticket sales opening soon Silent auction item donations requested to ensure a festive and successful evening with 1,000+ local Democrats
MORE UPCOMING EVENTS See details at www.sddemocrats.org/calendar Jan. 27-28: CDP Pre-Endorsement Conferences Feb. 10: SDCDP candidate training (overview) Feb. 12: Candidate filing period opens (for primary) Feb. 22: Dem. Gubernatorial Debate in San Diego March 9: Filing period closes (March 14 extension) May 7: Early voting begins June 5: Election Day
SAN DIEGO COUNTY DEMOCRATS IN 2017 2018: Power to the People!