2025 CYD Convention Recap
As mentioned, this year’s Convention had an amazing turnout of Young Democrats from all across California: the best since at least the pandemic. If you were not able to make it this time, I hope you will join next time!
Numerous powerful guest speakers, two important trainings, packed CA College Democrats (CCD) and CA High School Democrats (CAHSD) meetings, four caucus meetings, lots of completed business and lots of fun: this Convention helped organize Young [and older] Democrats and get us ready for the tough fights ahead. We were able to provide all attendees a CYD t-shirt to rock at upcoming events, and a CYD tote bag to use when you’re knocking doors (or going to the grocery store).
All of this wouldn’t have been possible without our very generous sponsors for the Convention, including our presenting sponsors Toni Atkins for Governor 2026, Xavier Becerra for Governor 2026, AirBNB Inc., and the Pechanga Band of Indians.
Thank you to all the sponsors of the 2025 CYD Convention!
California Professional Firefighters (CPF), California State Association of Electrical Workers (IBEW), California Medical Association (CMA), Los Angeles and Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council, National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW), Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California (PPAC), Senate President pro Tem Mike McGuire, Stephen Cloobeck for Governor 2026, Western States Regional Council of Carpenters, Orange County Laborers Union - LiUNA Local 652, Assemblymember Jessica Caloza, Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva, Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor 2026, Michael Tubbs for Lieutenant Governor 2026, IBEW Local 11, Orange Council Employees Association (OCEA), IKE Smart City, Congressman Mike Thompson, CADEM Region 20 Director Cory Allen, Jose Ugarte, Jenny Bach, UNITE HERE Local 11, Esther Kim Varet for Congress, Sara Hernandez for Senate 2026, Kipp Mueller, Marissa Roy, Seta Gazarian, and Michael Menjivar.
Thank you also to Loren Piretra for hosting a social media content creation workshop and thank you to former CYD President Tim Steed for hosting an inspiring and powerful training on political organizing.
Thank you to everyone putting in the hard work. Stay strong and keep fighting. We can do this together.
