Democratic Events in Orange County

National Democratic Training Committee: Ready, Set, Run – 30 Day Challenge 
Throughout January 2020

Register Democrats to protect Katie Porter (CA-45)
January 4, 2020, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Mother’s Market, 2963 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA 92612

Register Democrats to Protect Katie Porter (CA-45) and Harley Rouda (CA-48)
January 7, 2020, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Euro Caffe, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Voter Registration Training Call with Field Team 6
January 8, 2020, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Register Democrats to Protect Katie Porter (CA-45) and Harley Rouda (CA-48)
January 14, 2020, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Euro Caffe, Santa Ana, CA 92704

2020 OC Women’s March
January 18, 2020, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Orange County, CA

Register Democrats to protect Katie Porter (CA-45)
January 18, 2020, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Mother’s Market, 2963 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA 92612

Getting Our Bands Back Together: Free Organizer Training for 2020
January 19, 2:00 – 5:00 PM, Location to be announced. RSVP requested.

Club Meetings & Voter Registration

Visit our Calendar for regularly scheduled Democratic Club meetings, voter registration actions with Field Team 6, DPOC Central Committee meetings, and more. Note: Some clubs may not have meetings in December due to the holidays. There is no regular DPOC Central Committee meeting in December. Contact clubs directly for details.

 

News

 

No Party Preference (independent) Voters can opt-in to vote in the Democratic Primary

California Secretary of State Alex Padilla created a new How to Vote for President website to help voters of all parties learn how they can vote in the primaries. No Party Preference (independent) voters can opt in for a Democratic Primary ballot – click here to learn how.

 

2020 Election Dates – Are you ready?

Visit our 2020 Election Center for key Primary election dates for voter guides, vote-by-mail ballots, vote centers, and more! Click here to get important info you need to VOTE!

 

Michelle Obama visits Orange County in April

“A Moderated Conversation with Former First Lady Michelle Obama” will be at the Honda Center on April 2, 2020. Click here for tickets. Hurry – tickets are already going fast.

 

Orange County Women’s March: How to Get Involved

The OC Women’s March, a nonpartisan community-organized action with more than 20,000 attendees each year, returns on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Here are some important links to help you or your organization get involved:

Sign Up To Volunteer – Route guides are always the most needed volunteer position, and it’s the best way to help and still march.
Register Your Organization
Register As An Individual
Downloadable Flyers in Multiple Languages (more coming soon)
Shareable Facebook Event

Street Team/Event Planning
There will be a limited number of spots available along the march route for groups who would like to express themselves through music, dance, art, poetry readings, or whatever creative ideas you come up with. If you would like to get involved with the Street Team or the Organizing Committee, please email OCWomensMarch@gmail.com.

 

Job Opportunities in Orange County

For political jobs and nonpartisan election job opportunities, visit our Careers page. Send opportunities to info@ocdemocrats.org.

 

Central Committee Elections

If you’ve been reading our newsletters or following us on social media, you probably know Democratic Party of Orange County Central Committee elections are underway. Central Committee members vote on endorsements, resolutions, bylaws, delegates, and more. They also help fundraise, support Democratic Clubs, and help recruit candidates for local office.

Wondering who’s running to represent you at DPOC? View candidate filings on the OC Registrar of Voters website (you can vote for up to 6 DPOC Central Committee members in your Assembly District):

Candidates in the 55th Assembly District
Candidates in the 65th Assembly District
Candidates in the 68th Assembly District
Candidates in the 69th Assembly District
Candidates in the 72nd Assembly District
Candidates in the 73rd Assembly District
Candidates in the 74th Assembly District
Unsure which Assembly District you’re in? Look up your district here.

 

Open Call for Parliamentarian

The Democratic Party of Orange County seeks a Parliamentarian. For more information, click here.