CADEM HQ · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 12:08 AM

In California, we did the impossible:

California overperformed Hi John, The 2024 Election was heartbreaking at the national level with the reelection of President Trump. But here in California, we did the impossible. Even in an unfavorable national environment, we flipped three seats from red to blue and narrowed Mike…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

February 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM

we're launching bids to flip seats from red to blue

the 2026 election has officially started Did you hear, John? Democratic challengers have just declared their campaigns to flip CA-40 from red to blue. CA-40 is one of the critical seats that the Cook Political Report just announced as “competitive” in 2026. This is *the* seat that…

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  Dave Min · [email protected]

February 22, 2025 at 2:33 AM

How we won a close victory in 2024:

Our proven strategy in California   Hi John — I’m newly elected Congressman Dave Min. Last November, I was elected in CA-47 to replace outgoing Rep. Katie Porter in one of the closest Congressional races across the entire state and country. We were rated as a “tossup” by numerous e…

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  Camille Alcala · [email protected]

February 20, 2025 at 4:08 AM

results for John

following up from last week: Hi John, We now have a new Chair of the DNC. That’s why last week we sent around a survey asking for input from our members on the future of our party. And what we learned is super interesting Firstly, we asked how folks are feeling about Donald Trump’…

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  Rep. Josh Harder · [email protected]

February 19, 2025 at 3:07 AM

I’m a Democrat in a Trump district

Can I count on your support?   Hi John, My name is Josh Harder - I’m a husband, a dad to Karina and Lillian, and a Democrat representing one of the most competitive seats in the country. Here’s why I need you to split a donation between me and the California Democratic Party today…

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  Camille Alcala · [email protected]

February 16, 2025 at 11:07 PM

Sharing these results with John

Your results: Hi John, We now have a new Chair of the DNC. That’s why last week we sent around a survey asking for input from our members on the future of our party. And what we learned is super interesting Firstly, we asked how folks are feeling about Donald Trump’s Presidency so…

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  Rep. Dave Min · [email protected]

February 15, 2025 at 6:07 PM

51% vs. 49%

Our proven strategy in California   Hi John — I’m newly elected Congressman Dave Min. Last November, I was elected in CA-47 to replace outgoing Rep. Katie Porter in one of the closest Congressional races across the entire state and country. We were rated as a “tossup” by numerous e…

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  Democratic Party of California · [email protected]

February 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Speaker Johnson doing the unthinkable

Unthinkable: strings on lifesaving aid Here’s the truth, John: Lots of commentators and talking heads said that when Donald Trump or Speaker Johnson suggested conditioning wildfire aid to California, they were just “all talk” with no intention of following through. The pundits sa…

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  Democratic Party of California · [email protected]

February 13, 2025 at 3:08 AM

Unthinkable: strings on lifesaving aid

Roll back voting rights for relief?! Here’s the truth, John: Lots of commentators and talking heads said that when Donald Trump or Speaker Johnson suggested conditioning wildfire aid to California, they were just “all talk” with no intention of following through. The pundits said …

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

February 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM

Our “early bird” strategy

New ratings show California is KEY Did you see this, John? The Cook Political Report just put out their FIRST ratings for the 2026 Midterm Elections. And no surprise, California is again going to be at the center of the fight to take back control of the U.S. House. Take a look bel…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

February 11, 2025 at 3:07 AM

Trump won here. So did our Dems.

flagging two key districts — We know every single day of the Trump Administration is dispiriting and frustrating, John. That’s why our team at the California Democratic Party is proud of our California Strong leaders who are fighting back both here and in Washington DC. But it’s a…

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  Rep. Eric Swalwell · [email protected]

February 9, 2025 at 5:07 PM

Brace yourself, John:

Trump’s revenge tour is in full swing   Brace yourself, John: From pardoning the cop-beating January 6 insurrectionists to rolling back countless civil rights policies and smearing any Democrat who dares call him out, Donald Trump’s revenge tour is in full swing — and we know the s…

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  Yvette Martinez · [email protected]

February 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM

I hope you are hanging in there.

Tough time, but this inspires me: Hi John. I hope you are hanging in there. Despite all of our work and progress in the 2024 Election — even flipping three U.S. House seats from red to blue — Donald Trump is our President. He’s working overtime with Elon Musk and his cronies to r…

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  CADEM HQ · [email protected]

February 7, 2025 at 3:07 AM

Need to loop in John

need to hear from your area: We have a new DNC Chair, John. Ken Martin was Chairperson of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, and now he’s been elected the new Chair of the Democratic National Committee. We know Ken will do a great job! As he gets settled into his new pos…

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  California Dems · [email protected]

February 6, 2025 at 3:07 AM

GOP making *more* demands to give California aid

GOP adding more strings... Did you see this, John? Republicans are talking about adding *MORE* conditions on wildfire relief here in California: First, Donald Trump came to California and said that we would have to roll back voting rights in order to get relief. Now, Republicans …

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  Rep. Eric Swalwell · [email protected]

February 3, 2025 at 3:07 AM

Trump’s revenge tour is in full swing

Brace yourself, John:   Brace yourself, John: From pardoning the cop-beating January 6 insurrectionists to rolling back countless civil rights policies and smearing any Democrat who dares call him out, Donald Trump’s revenge tour is in full swing — and we know the stakes are only g…

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  California Dems · [email protected]

February 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM

Conditioning aid on right-ring policies?!

here's what Speaker Johnson said: Did you see what Speaker Johnson just said, John? He is doubling down on Donald Trump’s demand for California to enact conservative policies before they provide *ANY* disaster relief for those harmed in our devastating fires: This is disgusting …

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  Yvette Martinez · [email protected]

February 1, 2025 at 12:07 AM

Need John (before 11:59pm)

Bad news with a silver lining Hi John. I have some bad news, but also a silver lining: First, here’s the bad news: Today is our first End-of-Month fundraising deadline since Donald Trump became President of the United States. And here’s the silver lining: Today is *also* our first…

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  California Dems · [email protected]

January 31, 2025 at 3:33 AM

Forced to adopt right-wing policies before aid?

here's what Speaker Johnson said: Did you see what Speaker Johnson just said, John? He is doubling down on Donald Trump’s demand for California to enact conservative policies before they provide *ANY* disaster relief for those harmed in our devastating fires: This is disgusting …

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  CADEM · [email protected]

January 30, 2025 at 5:07 AM

Why is Trump doing this?

This week, chaos erupted... This week, chaos erupted across the country as Donald Trump called for a unilateral halt of federal financial assistance programs that millions of Americans rely on. It’s outrageous, reckless, and entirely avoidable. What does that mean, exactly? It is …

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  CADEM HQ · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 7:07 PM

Proven way to help us take back the U.S. House

But none of these victories happened by accident When Democrats took back the U.S. House in 2018, it was with tons of red-to-blue flips here in California. When the House Majority was saved in 2020, it was because we were able to fight to hold the overwhelming majority of our ultr…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

January 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM

What is “California strong” ??

We know these last few weeks have been tough. Hi John, We know these last few weeks have been tough. But we are tougher. We are strong — California strong. What does California strong look like? It looks like Governor Gavin Newsom, who has barely left the fire scene since last wee…

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  CADEM HQ · [email protected]

January 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM

Will John welcome Kamala?

Wow, Kamala is already back fighting for us! Kamala Harris returned to California this week, John: It is a bittersweet moment with Donald Trump being inaugurated President. But we are inspired by the service and work of our former Attorney General, former Senator — Vice President …

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  Kalama Supporters @ CADEM HQ · [email protected]

January 25, 2025 at 3:07 AM

Will John welcome Kamala?

Wow, Kamala is already back fighting for us! Kamala Harris returned to California this week, John: It is a bittersweet moment with Donald Trump being inaugurated President. But we are inspired by the service and work of our former Attorney General, former Senator — Vice President …

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  California Democratic Party · [email protected]

January 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM

Trump: “California should get nothing”

“I don't think we should give California anything.” Dear John, In his first sit-down interview since becoming President of the United States, Donald Trump made clear he does not stand with Californians. When discussing aid for survivors and first-responders of the devastating wild…

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  CA Democrats · [email protected]

January 24, 2025 at 3:07 AM

Trump: “California should get nothing”

“I don't think we should give California anything.” Dear John, In his first sit-down interview since becoming President of the United States, Donald Trump made clear he does not stand with Californians. When discussing aid for survivors and first-responders of the devastating wild…

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  California Dems · [email protected]

January 23, 2025 at 3:07 AM

We flipped 3 seats from red to blue

We have *proven* tactics: Hi John. Donald Trump is once again President, and the chaos has already started. Here at the California Democratic Party, we are committed to fighting back against Donald Trump where possible, while building the infrastructure needed to take back the U.S…

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  CADEM HQ · [email protected]

January 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM

3 ways we are fighting back:

Yesterday was tough: Dear John, Yesterday, Donald Trump was sworn in as our President. Again. We know this is a challenging time. Many of you worked tirelessly to prevent this very outcome – so did we. But, once again, we must band together to withstand attacks on American values …

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

January 17, 2025 at 10:07 PM

Information about the California fires:

The truth is important, John: Dear John, In times of crisis, the truth is more than ever. And unfortunately, social media makes it possible for lies to spread quicker than the speed of light. Here are some fact-checks to set the record straight. And you can always get up-to-date i…

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  California Dems · [email protected]

January 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM

Speaker Johnson politicizing California’s crisis

We can't let them turn their backs on California... Did you see this, John? With Southern Californians grieving and much of Los Angeles facing fire, Speaker Johnson is threatening to condition aid to California in our time of need. And he’s not the only one. Republican Senator To…

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  CADEM HQ · [email protected]

January 15, 2025 at 3:33 AM

It has been a tough week

The danger is not yet over Dear John — it has been a tough week for Californians. We commend the bravery and dedication of California’s firefighters and first responders who are working around the clock and risking their lives to get multiple wildfires under control. And they are …

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  California Dems · [email protected]

January 10, 2025 at 2:08 AM

We stand ready to support

re: these devastating fires Dear John, Our hearts go out to all those affected by the devastating wildfires raging across our state. The safety of our communities is our top priority, and we urge everyone in the affected areas to heed evacuation orders and take every precaution t…

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  CADEM · [email protected]

January 7, 2025 at 3:07 AM

January 6th

VP Harris is doing her duty Dear John, While the 2024 presidential election outcome was devastating, the peaceful transfer of power is one of the most fundamental principles of American democracy. It distinguishes our system of government from monarchy or tyranny. Today we would l…

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  Alcala, Camille [EXTERNAL] · [email protected]

January 1, 2025 at 3:07 AM

(no subject)

FYI John xxxxxx Hi John. I know it’s getting late, but I just took a look at our ActBlue and we’re only $1,482.67 away from our FEC Filing Deadline goal. I wouldn’t email again, but this is our final FEC Filing Deadline before Donald Trump is sworn in for President. When our numbers go public…

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  CADEM HQ · [email protected]

December 30, 2024 at 7:07 PM

the law gives us no choice

legally, we have to John — At exactly 11:59 pm tomorrow we will hit our FINAL FEC End-of-Quarter Deadline before Donald Trump is sworn in as President. We’ve come a long way as a team. In the 2024 Election cycle we started campaigning earlier than ever by launching our Forever Org…

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  Camille Alcala · [email protected]

December 30, 2024 at 3:07 AM

convos on Dems moving forward

three things: Hi John, As Finance Director here at the California Democratic Party, I’ve been a part of a lot of conversations about how we move forward together as a party. Here’s what I know: (1) We have a proven playbook on how to flip toss-up seats from red to blue here in Cal…

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  CADEM · [email protected]

December 28, 2024 at 6:07 PM

do we have the energy?

Thanks to supporters like, John Hi John — We are officially less than 72 hours away from year-end and our final FEC Filing Deadline before Donald Trump is sworn in as President. While the Presidential result was devastating, we were able to score some consequential victories here …

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  Democratic Party of California · [email protected]

December 27, 2024 at 6:07 PM

holiday greetings + update

following up Dear John, we hope you are having a wonderful holiday season. Our team here at the California Democratic Party is now laser-focused on our final Federal Election Commission (FEC) Filing Deadline before Donald Trump’s inauguration. The stakes of this filing deadline c…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

December 23, 2024 at 5:07 PM

This is just sad, John.

MAGA extremists claim election “stealing” This is just sad, John. MAGA Republicans can’t accept that they were out-organized in CA-45 and have descended into conspiracy theories about Democrats allegedly “stealing” the seat. The CA-45 race has now been certified, and Derek Tran is…

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  CADEM ASAP · [email protected]

December 23, 2024 at 3:07 AM

two sentences for John

5 second email This is it: On 12/31 we are facing our final FEC Filing Deadline before Donald Trump is sworn in as President. That means that if you want to be a part of our report of donors and activists who are opposed to Donald Trump, this deadline is your last chance …

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  California Dems · [email protected]

December 22, 2024 at 3:07 AM

Our last chance before Trump is sworn in

and it's 10 days away — Dear John, In just ten days we are going to face our Year-End Federal Election Commission Filing Deadline. This is our final FEC Filing deadline before Donald Trump is sworn in, and all eyes will be on us to see whether Democrats are demoralized or ready to…

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  CADEM HQ · [email protected]

December 20, 2024 at 9:07 PM

do you remember this headline, John?

a big decision coming up Hi John — do you remember this headline from a few weeks ago? The *last* uncalled U.S. House race of the 2024 Election was right here in California. And we were able to flip that seat from red to blue! Overall, across the state we flipped three seats from…

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  Yvette Martinez · [email protected]

December 18, 2024 at 4:08 AM

personal recap for John

through strategic year-round organizing... Dear John, In the 2024 election cycle, California Democrats focused on securing pivotal congressional seats in the United States House of Representatives while protecting supermajorities in the State Legislature. Through strategic year-ro…

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  CADEM HQ · [email protected]

December 16, 2024 at 3:08 AM

$1,000,000 to Donald Trump?!

Whoa, John ! Did you hear the news, John? Amazon just announced that they are donating an eye-popping $1,000,000 to Donald Trump for his Presidential inauguration. They are joining Facebook, who also announced they are writing Donald Trump a check for $1,000,000. Will you sign our…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

December 13, 2024 at 7:08 PM

John narrowed Mike Johnson’s majority

Now let’s take back the U.S. House! Here’s an encouraging statistic going into 2025, John: Speaker Mike Johnson is going to have the smallest House Majority of all time. And it’s because of the organizing and mobilization work we were able to do here in California. Democrats left …

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  California Dems · [email protected]

December 12, 2024 at 9:34 PM

why the 12/31 test is so important:

our last deadline before Trump is sworn in... Hi John — Did you know that our final public Federal Election Commission before Donald Trump’s inauguration is on December 31st, 2024? That might sound like a bunch of gibberish, but here’s what it means: After December 31st, our books…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

December 12, 2024 at 3:08 AM

We have a projection to make...

Recapping our big projections with John We emailed you throughout 2024 all about the U.S. House seats that we could flip from red to blue. And now, with the final race called, we have our final results. (If you are already eager to flip more seats in the upcoming midterms, feel fr…

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  CADEM Organizing · [email protected]

December 10, 2024 at 8:30 PM

December 2024 Organizing Newsletter

December 2024 Organizing Newsletter Thank you to our California Democrats! As the year comes to a close, we want to thank our incredible volunteers for their dedication and hard work. From door knocking and texting voters to making calls and engaging with communities, you helped us rea…

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  CADEM · [email protected]

December 9, 2024 at 9:15 PM

ADEM Election Registration opened TODAY December 9 at 12 p.m.

ADEM Election Registration opened TODAY December 9 at 12 p.m. View this email in your browserCalifornia Democrats, The California Democratic Party is thrilled to announce that registration for the 2025 ADEM Election opened TODAY, December 9 at 12 p.m. and closes Wednesday, January 8, 20…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

December 9, 2024 at 3:07 AM

Would John vote for Kash Patel?

vote: FBI Director Have you heard, John? Donald Trump has nominated far-right MAGA figure Kash Patel to be Director of the FBI. Donald Trump will fire the current FBI Director — who he appointed during his first term — and replace him with a loyal lackey. Our instinct is to oppose…

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