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!