Good morning Young Democrats,


Our internet vote is open now! Pursuant with CYD Bylaws, the CYD State Leadership Committee is now conducting an internet vote to consider approving various endorsements, including California Statewide Ballot Propositions and Local Young Democrats running for office.


This internet vote is open now, Monday, August 12, 2024, at 9:00 AM and will close next Monday, August 19, 2024, at 11:59 PM.


Chapter Presidents and Caucus Chairs needing to appoint your duly chartered member representative for your second vote should email CYD Secretary Emily Bonner at [email protected] and indicate the name of the member you are appointing.


Per CYD Bylaws, eligible voters are: all CYD Statewide Officers and CYD Regional Directors; CYD’s Immediate Past-State President; the President of each duly chartered chapter and one (1) appointed chartered member of their chapter of a differing gender (whenever possible); the CCD President; the CASHD President; any officer of YDA, CDA, or HSDA residing in California who is a member of a chartered CYD chapter; any DNC Member who is a member of a chartered CYD chapter, any elected CDP Officer who is a member of a chartered CYD chapter; and the Chair of each duly chartered CYD Standing or Special Caucus and one (1) appointed chartered member of their caucus of a differing gender (whenever possible).


Please contact your CYD chapter President, caucus Chair, or your CYD Regional Director if you have questions regarding any of the items being considered.


If 25% or more eligible voters vote to "Postpone" any item or write-in a recommended race/name/position to "Postpone" consideration of, that item shall not be considered until the next in person meeting.


All endorsement votes require a 2/3rds majority approval vote of those present and voting.


All eligible voters (only members of the CYD State Leadership Committee, as described above) can vote here.

Please join us in Sacramento on August 13! Protecting our state legislative majorities will ensure that California continues to lead the way in progressive victories. On August 13, we will be hosting a fundraiser in Sacramento presented by the State Building and Construction Trades Council of California and National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) honoring Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria, Senator Josh Newman, and Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo. Our guest speakers include Speaker of the State Assembly Robert Rivas and President pro tempore of the State Senate Mike McGuire. Come join us to help honor our legislative champions and meet other Young Democrats.

Going to the Chicago DNC Convention?! Young Democrats are hosting a lunch on Monday, August 19, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Come meet and eat with active Young Democrats to help raise money for our election efforts. And stay tuned for some special guests. RSVP now!

Thank you for joining us to canvass yesterday! Yesterday, Young Democrats from across the state walked doors for Hla Elkhatib for Folsom City Council. If we want our voices heard, we need to make sure we elect Young Democrats. If elected, Hla would be the youngest ever Folsom City Council Member.

We have a lot of work ahead of us for this upcoming general election. Let’s continue to organize, activate, and engage Young Democrats so that we defeat MAGA extremism decisively! We only have 85 days! Onward!

Democratically yours,


Giovanni Chavez

CYD President