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A New Wave of Leadership
Historic wins. Broader representation. Renewed hope.
- California — Xavier Becerra, first elected Latino governor.
- Minnesota — Peggy Flanagan, first Native American woman senator.
- Michigan — Abdul El-Sayed, first Muslim senator.
- New Hampshire — Chris Pappas, first openly gay man elected U.S. senator.
- New Mexico — Deb Haaland, first Native American woman governor.
- Georgia — Keisha Lance Bottoms, first Black woman governor.
- Texas — Gina Hinojosa, first Latina governor.
Across the country, voters chose leadership that looks more like America.
Representation matters. Hope rises. Democracy delivers.
The illustration shows a wave and sunrise, a map highlighting these states, a diverse celebrating crowd, and the U.S. Capitol.
Rural Democrats are building what comes next
Across California’s small towns and rural counties, Democratic clubs and county central committees bring neighbors together and give them a voice in local decisions. CalDC helps volunteers build clubs, share skills, and stay connected year-round.
Support for local Democratic organizing
Running a local club takes steady work between elections. CalDC helps volunteers start clubs, build organizing skills through training, and connect with people doing similar work in other counties. That network is especially valuable in rural communities, where volunteers often cover long distances and wear several hats.
Affiliated clubs and county central committees can take part in CalDC gatherings, including our annual convention, to compare what’s working and bring practical ideas home. Learn how to affiliate with CalDC.
Free website hosting and support
Through the Sponsored Website Program, CalDC offers free WordPress hosting to approved affiliated Democratic clubs and county central committees. Our Technology Committee helps you get started and handles hosting, security, and backups so your volunteers can focus on sharing local news, posting meetings, and welcoming new members.
To request a site, indicate that you need one on the CalDC affiliation form. Already have a CalDC-hosted site? Email tech@caldc.org for help.
Candidate endorsements
CalDC supports progressive Democratic candidates through its own endorsement process. Our endorsements reflect the Council’s decisions. The California Democratic Party and local Democratic clubs make their own endorsement decisions.
Rooted in local organizing
Local Democratic clubs came together at Asilomar in January 1953 to found the California Democratic Council. Today, clubs and county central committees across California carry on that work by sharing training, tools, and experience.
“I have always regarded the California Democratic Council as one of the United States’ most important centers of citizens’ participation in public affairs.”
John F. Kennedy, in a 1961 reply to Bennet Skews-Cox, as quoted in the CalDC Club Leadership Handbook.
Join Us!
CalDC exists to serve its affiliated Democratic clubs and county central committees. We look to affiliates to help set our priorities, and we want local club endorsements to help inform CalDC’s own endorsement decisions. If your club or committee would like a voice in that work, affiliate with CalDC and bring your community’s priorities to the table.