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Welcome to the California state page! Here, California organizers can access and document ongoing projects, current leadership positions, upcoming races, and other important information. This list is non-exhaustive, and state teams are encouraged to expand and adapt these pages to their organizing needs.
Welcome to the California state page! Here, California organizers can access and document ongoing projects, current leadership positions, upcoming races, and other important information. This list is non-exhaustive, and state teams are encouraged to expand and adapt these pages to their organizing needs.
==Voting in California==
===How to Register===
First, ensure you are qualified to register to vote in California. The requirements are:


*Be a United States citizen AND a resident of California
==Political Landscape of California==
===Partisan Composition of California===
Overall, California is considered a deep blue state, with a [https://www.cookpolitical.com/cook-pvi/2022-partisan-voting-index/state-map-and-list Cook PVI] of D+13 as of 2022, regularly voting 60-70% Democrat in statewide races. Democrats represent their governorship, both US senate seats and 40 of their 52 US House seats. Democrats also have supermajorities in the state house (62-18) and state senate (32-8) as of 2/8/24. TO NOTE: Since California is such a large state, state senators actually represent more people than US House representatives, with state representatives only slightly behind.
===Progressive Outlook for California===
The overall progressive strategy for California is overwhelmingly-optimistic. Ballot initiatives are alive and well in this state, so progressives can regularly affect change via direct democracy. The state legislature is also likely to enact progressive priorities and become the first state to do so, with wins on insulin, banning red 3, etc. paving the way for others. This is the vanguard state. The biggest thing standing in the way of progressive priorities here are neoliberal/NIMBY Democrats such as Gavin Newsom and others who grant social rights but fiscally act like Republicans. As California has a special top-two primary system which replicates ranked-choice voting, it is STRONGLY recommended for CA progressives to participate in, canvass for and donate to progressive candidates in the primary elections as these are often the elections which determine who will win - most of the time, the general elections are a foregone conclusion with a Democrat in a heavily-blue district facing off against a "sacrificial" Republican, so making sure a progressive wins in March is VITAL for progressive politics in CA. Because of this system, this is one of the few states where third parties (such as the Greens and more recently the Peace and Freedom party) can field serious candidates without the spoiler effect.
==Get Involved==
===Register to Vote in California===
[[California/Voting]]
===Progressive Organizations in California===
Below is a list of progressive organizations in California. If you see a state organization that isn't on this list, please add it.


*Be 18 years or older ON ELECTION DAY
*'''[https://couragecalifornia.org/ Courage California]''' - A progressive organization with many resources for progressive voters. Courage California who regularly endorses progressive candidates and has a voter guide you may find here: https://progressivevotersguide.com/california.
*'''[https://www.caprogressivealliance.org/ California Progressive Alliance] -'''  A progressive volunteer network which also endorses progressive candidates.
===Notable Campaigns in 2024 (November 5th General Elections)===
Below is a list of progressive candidates or ballot measures in the 2024 election cycle for California (general). Non-progressive candidates may also be placed here if they are substantially to the left of their district's partisan lean and worth campaigning for. If you see a candidate or ballot measure that should be on this list, please add them.


*Cannot be currently serving a state or federal prison term for a felony
'''Ballot Measures'''
**IMPORTANT: Once an individual is released, their right to vote is restored
*'''YES for 18 Dollar Minimum Wage:''' Raising the minimum wage is a no-brainer at a time when inflation has eaten away the average person's buying power and YES on this question would also annually adjust CA's minimum wage to the cost of living. Successfully passing this ballot measure is very important for 2024.
**If an individual is on parole, probation, mandatory supervision, post-release community supervision, federal supervised release, or a federal supervised release, or have a juvenile wardship adjudication they CAN still register.
'''Candidates'''
**If in a local detention facility, the individual CAN register as long as their detention is for a misdemeanor, is part of their probation, or is for the purpose of awaiting trial.


*Cannot be found to be mentally incompetent by a court to vote (this refers to conservatorships)
* '''[https://harderforcongress.com/ Josh Harder for US House CA-9:]''' Incumbent Josh Harder (D) is facing a challenge from Kevin Lincoln. His seat is only slightly blue, so it's worth helping.
* '''US House CA-12:'''
* '''[https://www.adamgrayforcongress.com/ Adam Gray for US House CA-13]:''' This is a D+7 (538) seat that will see incumbent John Duarte (R) facing off against Adam Gray (D) in a rematch of 2022, where Gray lost by a mere 500 votes. This is one of the blue seats, between CA and NY, that cost Democrats the house in 2022, so it is a MAJOR part of regaining a trifecta to enact progressive change. Your help would be very impactful here in November.
* '''US House CA-16:'''
* '''[https://www.rudysalas.com/ Rudy Salas for US House CA-22]:''' Another blue seat Republican incumbent, David Valadao. Valadao is a notorious electoral juggernaut, so Salas needs all the help he can get!
* '''[https://drraulruiz.com/ Dr. Raul Ruiz for US House CA-25]:''' Light blue seat that needs to be defended in 2024.
* '''[https://www.georgewhitesides.com/ George Whitesides for US House CA-27]:''' Light blue seat (D+8 according to 538) currently held by Mike Garcia (R). George needs your help defeating this electoral beast.
* '''US House CA-34:'''
* '''US House CA-37:'''
* '''[https://www.joekerrforcongress.com/ Joe Kerr for US House CA-40]:''' Light red seat (R+4 according to 538) held by Young Kim (R) that can absolutely be flipped blue.
* '''[https://willrollinsforcongress.com/ William Rollins for US House CA-41]:''' Light red seat (R+7 according to 538) held by Ken Calvert (R) that can absolutely be flipped blue by Will Rollins.
* '''[https://www.derektranforcongress.com/ Derek Tran for US House CA-45]:''' Light blue seat (D+5 according to 538) held by Michelle Steel (R) that can absolutely be flipped blue by whichever Democrat wins the primary. More info pending March 5th.
* '''[https://davemin.com/ Dave Min for US House CA-47]:''' Katie Porter's swing seat, extremely likely to need support after the March 5th primary.
* '''[https://www.mikelevin.org/ Mike Levin for US House CA-49]:''' Progressive Democrat Mike Levin is up against one of three Republicans in a light blue (D+5 according to 538) seat this November. This seat is vital to hold.


===Comprehensive Guide to Seats in California===
California has 52 US House seats, 40 State Senate seats and 80 State Assembly seats. That's a combined 172 races that might have wildly different chances of fielding a progressive! When considering races to put in CA, please consider this attached guide.


Under 18 years old? If you are 16 or 17, you can still pre-register to vote, which will make it so that you are automatically registered upon turning 18.
[[California/Seats]]


===Run for Local Office===
An underrated way to impact change is to run for a local position! Please feel free to add information on doing so below.


Before registering, make sure you have all the information required:
[[Category:States]]
 
#Your California driver license or California identification card number
#Last four digits of your social security number
#Your date of birth
 
 
Assuming you are qualified and have gathered all your information, you can register online at:
 
https://registertovote.ca.gov/
 
You can also use this site to request an absentee ballot (military and overseas voters). You may also register with a paper form; these can be found at government offices like your local Registrar of Voters, U.S Post Offices, Public Libraries and the DMV. When completed, this physical form must be either mailed or returned in-person (NOT emailed or faxed).
 
 
'''Deadlines, Voting by Mail, and Same Day Registration'''
 
You must be registered to vote 15 days prior to election day. If you wish to vote and it is either election day or the period of 14 days before, California has Same-Day Voter Registration, which can be done at county elections offices’, polling places, or voting centers. This will conditionally register you to vote and you can complete a ballot at the location, which will be counted in the election once you are verified.
 
 
As of 2021, every single active, registered California voter will receive a ballot in the mail for their statewide and local elections. It will come with an official envelope to seal it in. Once you have voted and ensured the ballot is properly marked and sealed, you have several options.
 
#Mail it to your county elections official
#Return it in person to any polling place in California, or to the office of your county elections official. You are still required to do this BEFORE the polls close at 8:00PM on Election Day.
#Drop it off at any valid drop-off location or ballot drop box in California. Again, this must be done before 8:00PM on Election Day.
#Authorize somebody to return the ballot for you. Anybody can do this (as long as they are not being paid per ballot they deliver), and all you must do fill out the authorization section found on the outside of your ballot envelope.
 
If you're curious, you can track your ballot at: https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/<nowiki/>You can also check your voter registration information and learn more about your local elections.
 
 
'''2024 Deadlines'''
 
For the election on March 5th, 2024, you must be registered by February 20, 2024. Remember, you CAN still vote if you miss this deadline, but you must complete Same-Day Voter Registration at the location you will be voting.

Latest revision as of 03:31, 22 April 2024

Welcome to the California state page! Here, California organizers can access and document ongoing projects, current leadership positions, upcoming races, and other important information. This list is non-exhaustive, and state teams are encouraged to expand and adapt these pages to their organizing needs.

Political Landscape of California

Partisan Composition of California

Overall, California is considered a deep blue state, with a Cook PVI of D+13 as of 2022, regularly voting 60-70% Democrat in statewide races. Democrats represent their governorship, both US senate seats and 40 of their 52 US House seats. Democrats also have supermajorities in the state house (62-18) and state senate (32-8) as of 2/8/24. TO NOTE: Since California is such a large state, state senators actually represent more people than US House representatives, with state representatives only slightly behind.

Progressive Outlook for California

The overall progressive strategy for California is overwhelmingly-optimistic. Ballot initiatives are alive and well in this state, so progressives can regularly affect change via direct democracy. The state legislature is also likely to enact progressive priorities and become the first state to do so, with wins on insulin, banning red 3, etc. paving the way for others. This is the vanguard state. The biggest thing standing in the way of progressive priorities here are neoliberal/NIMBY Democrats such as Gavin Newsom and others who grant social rights but fiscally act like Republicans. As California has a special top-two primary system which replicates ranked-choice voting, it is STRONGLY recommended for CA progressives to participate in, canvass for and donate to progressive candidates in the primary elections as these are often the elections which determine who will win - most of the time, the general elections are a foregone conclusion with a Democrat in a heavily-blue district facing off against a "sacrificial" Republican, so making sure a progressive wins in March is VITAL for progressive politics in CA. Because of this system, this is one of the few states where third parties (such as the Greens and more recently the Peace and Freedom party) can field serious candidates without the spoiler effect.

Get Involved

Register to Vote in California

California/Voting

Progressive Organizations in California

Below is a list of progressive organizations in California. If you see a state organization that isn't on this list, please add it.

Notable Campaigns in 2024 (November 5th General Elections)

Below is a list of progressive candidates or ballot measures in the 2024 election cycle for California (general). Non-progressive candidates may also be placed here if they are substantially to the left of their district's partisan lean and worth campaigning for. If you see a candidate or ballot measure that should be on this list, please add them.

Ballot Measures

  • YES for 18 Dollar Minimum Wage: Raising the minimum wage is a no-brainer at a time when inflation has eaten away the average person's buying power and YES on this question would also annually adjust CA's minimum wage to the cost of living. Successfully passing this ballot measure is very important for 2024.

Candidates

  • Josh Harder for US House CA-9: Incumbent Josh Harder (D) is facing a challenge from Kevin Lincoln. His seat is only slightly blue, so it's worth helping.
  • US House CA-12:
  • Adam Gray for US House CA-13: This is a D+7 (538) seat that will see incumbent John Duarte (R) facing off against Adam Gray (D) in a rematch of 2022, where Gray lost by a mere 500 votes. This is one of the blue seats, between CA and NY, that cost Democrats the house in 2022, so it is a MAJOR part of regaining a trifecta to enact progressive change. Your help would be very impactful here in November.
  • US House CA-16:
  • Rudy Salas for US House CA-22: Another blue seat Republican incumbent, David Valadao. Valadao is a notorious electoral juggernaut, so Salas needs all the help he can get!
  • Dr. Raul Ruiz for US House CA-25: Light blue seat that needs to be defended in 2024.
  • George Whitesides for US House CA-27: Light blue seat (D+8 according to 538) currently held by Mike Garcia (R). George needs your help defeating this electoral beast.
  • US House CA-34:
  • US House CA-37:
  • Joe Kerr for US House CA-40: Light red seat (R+4 according to 538) held by Young Kim (R) that can absolutely be flipped blue.
  • William Rollins for US House CA-41: Light red seat (R+7 according to 538) held by Ken Calvert (R) that can absolutely be flipped blue by Will Rollins.
  • Derek Tran for US House CA-45: Light blue seat (D+5 according to 538) held by Michelle Steel (R) that can absolutely be flipped blue by whichever Democrat wins the primary. More info pending March 5th.
  • Dave Min for US House CA-47: Katie Porter's swing seat, extremely likely to need support after the March 5th primary.
  • Mike Levin for US House CA-49: Progressive Democrat Mike Levin is up against one of three Republicans in a light blue (D+5 according to 538) seat this November. This seat is vital to hold.

Comprehensive Guide to Seats in California

California has 52 US House seats, 40 State Senate seats and 80 State Assembly seats. That's a combined 172 races that might have wildly different chances of fielding a progressive! When considering races to put in CA, please consider this attached guide.

California/Seats

Run for Local Office

An underrated way to impact change is to run for a local position! Please feel free to add information on doing so below.

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