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EDC Democratic Central Committee (DCC) Annual Organizational meeting

Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 6pm

(via zoom)

Come Join Us!

The El Dorado County Democratic Central Committee (DCC) will be meeting on the third Monday of each month in 2026, with one exception. In January we're meeting on Tuesday, January 20, so folks can fully participate in the Monday Jan. 19, Martin Luther King celebration in Placerville.

Jan. 20, 6pm Meeting highlights:

• Election of new officers
• Contest Every Race recruitment of local candidates for the June 2nd and Nov. 3rd, 2026 elections.
• Latest on coordinated campaign efforts to win Congressional Districts 3, 5 & 7, Senate District 4 and Assembly District 5.
• Plans for a 2026 EDC Democratic campaign headquarters
• Guest Speaker, Nichelle Henderson, Candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Bring a friend. We need your active participation now more than ever.

Click here to register

Find Your Districts

Congressional Districts have significantly changed with the passing of Prop 50. Ensure you are clear on your new district assignment by entering your address HERE. (Note: Many prior tools refer to the old district maps and are no longer valid. Please use above site for the latest information.)

California Assembly and Senate districts did NOT change with Prop 50. To locate your current representatives please go HERE. We will also be highlighting the democratic candidates running for local state seats as well.

Get to Know Your Candidates

This month, our goal is to ensure all Democratic voters are clear on their new congressional district and are aware of the democratic candidates running in their area. As previously highlighted, El Dorado County representation has increased from two congressional districts (CD3 & CD5) to three (CD3, CD5 & CD7).

Below we are highlighting the current democratic candidates in each district and where to get more information on their platforms. Following newsletters will continue to report upcoming candidate forums and opportunities to meet and hear from your candidates.

The following candidate lists are for informational purposes only and not an endorsement from EDC Dems.

Congressional District 3 (CD3) Candidates

Chris Bennett

bennettforca.com

Ami Bera

beraforcongress.com

Heidi Hall

heidihall.com

Congressional District 5 (CD5) Candidates

Mike Barkley

mikebarkley4congress.com

Paul Danbom

danbomforcongress.com

Michael Masuda

votemasuda.com

Kate Sills

katesills.com

Congressional District 7 (CD7) Candidates

Doris Matsui

matsuiforcongress.com

Mai Vang

maiforus.com

State Legislature Candidates

Jaron Brandon

CA State Senate District 4

votejaron.com

Neva Parker

CA State Assembly District 5

nevaparkerforassembly.com

EDC Dems In Action

ICE Out for Good

The El Dorado Community quickly rallied after the Renee Good murder last week. A joint protest and vigil were quickly organized with ~350 community members attending.

Placerville was featured on ABC channel 10 news! "Hundreds gather in Placerville to protest ICE and Trump administration policies."

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Want to do more?

Tell your Senators: Rein in ICE NOW. The coalition behind ICE Out for Good is following last weekend's historic weekend of action by flooding Congress with calls demanding that they use the upcoming Homeland Security funding bill to rein in ICE.

After calling your senators, use this link to call your representative.

MLK Celebration in Placerville:

Monday, January 19th

Free America Walkout:

Tuesday, January 20 at 2pm (local)

Sponsored by Woman's March

On January 20 at 2 pm local time, we’re walking out of work, school, everywhere — because a Free America begins the second we refuse to fuel fascism with our labor, our time, or our dollars.

Let’s be crystal clear: this is a reminder and a warning. We know our power. And we’re ready to use it. We can shut this SH*T down. 



When women and feminists pull our labor, our money, and our consent, the country doesn’t just wobble. It stops. We expose the truth: nothing in America moves without us. That’s our leverage. That’s our fire. On January 20, we’re turning that power all the way on — together.

We’re walking out to jam the gears of fascism, to protect one another, and to step forward into the future we all deserve. Free America isn’t a tagline. It’s a commitment. And this is how we start.

For more information please click HERE.

Volunteers Needed:

EDC Point-In-Time Count

We need your help!

The El Dorado Opportunity Knocks Continuum of Care (CoC), in partnership with El Dorado County Health and Human Services, is planning the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. They're looking for volunteers to assist with the 2026 PIT Count on the morning of January 29th.

The PIT Count is a Federally required, nation-wide count of sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness. This essential effort helps us better understand the needs of people experiencing homelessness and ensures our community receives appropriate resources and funding.

Your participation would make a meaningful impact. We depend on teams of volunteers to canvas our community and ensure that all our neighbors experiencing homelessness are counted. No prior experience is necessary—training will be provided, and volunteers will work in pairs or small groups.

You can sign up or learn more at https://eldorado.pointintime.info.

Thank you in advance for considering this, and please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions to [email protected]. Feel free to share this invitation with friends, family, or colleagues you think would be interested in volunteering. 

Final Thought...

We have gifted you the full Atlantic article, read HERE.