El Dorado County Democratic Party

06/13/2026

Russell Vought is creating new rules in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that will give research grant decision-power to political appointees, rather than scientific experts. Find out what actions you can take to help stop the attack on American science:
https://fight2win.standupforscience.net

06/10/2026

You're invited to participate in the upcoming series of summer meetings to explore for designing a community-informed plan for housing and transportation in El Dorado County!

➡️ June 16 – Data-sharing meeting (hybrid - online & in Placerville) bit.ly/EngageJune16

➡️August 13 – In-Person workshop (Placerville)

➡️ September 10 – Reporting meeting (online only)
bit.ly/EngageSept10

06/07/2026

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Pride Month reminds us that – no matter what challenges we’re facing – it’s important to stand up and fight for our rights and freedoms. Because every person deserves to live freely, love openly, and be seen for exactly who they are. This month (and every month!) we celebrate our LGBTQ+ family, friends, and community. Happy Pride!

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 🩵 🩷 🤎 🖤 🤍

06/03/2026

As we eagerly (or painstakingly) await the final results of yesterday's primary election, there is still important work to be done! ACLU is hosting a training next week to help safeguard our elections against the ongoing attacks on voting rights. Wednesday, June 10, 5pm (Pacific Time) on Zoom.

Sign up today!

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06/02/2026

It’s Election Day, California! Vote today by dropping off your ballot at an official ballot drop-box or voting in-person at a vote center or polling place near you before polls close at 8 pm. If you must mail your ballot, ask the post office to postmark your ballot return envelope by hand. 🗳️

Call us with voting questions or issues at 877-321-8683. 📞

06/01/2026

Tomorrow is Election Day for the 2026 Primary Election! Polls open at 7 a.m. across California and will be open until 8 p.m. Remember you have rights as a voter, including casting your ballot and to vote if you’re in line by 8 p.m.

Make a plan to vote at vote.ca.gov.

06/01/2026

El Dorado County's Frank Porter is quoted in this NYT article about the Democratic candidates for California's 7th Congressional District. (REMINDER: The CA Primary Election is Tuesday, June 2nd!)

Representative Doris Matsui has been re-elected 10 times with ease. But an upstart Democrat is threatening to end her run in Congress.

05/29/2026

Attention Californians: If you haven't submitted your ballot yet for the June 2nd primary election, please try to submit it (ASAP!) via drop-box or in-person. If you must mail it through the US Postal Service, walk it in to the post office and request a postmark on the spot.

You can search for the location of your nearest drop-box and early voting location here: https://caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov/

This article explains the reasoning in greater detail:
https://www.kqed.org/news/12085378/usps-changes-ballot-drop-box-near-me-deadline-california-primary-vote-for-governor

State officials are warning that some ballots mailed too close to Election Day might not be counted. Here are other recommended ways to submit your ballot instead.

05/26/2026

A federal court blocked Alabama's racial gerrymander from 2026 elections, ruling that intentional racial discrimination is still unconstitutional (even after SCOTUS gutted the Voting Rights Act). We'll take the win! But an appeal is almost certain, so keep watching this space...

The ruling will almost certainly be appealed directly to the U.S. Supreme Court.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to this country, and hold space in our hearts for the families and loved ones who carry that loss every day. 💙