As California and the nation celebrates this victory, may we remember that the work of our democracy remains true to the ideals set by the founders of this nation.

And if you had any doubt of whether or not there was any hope left under the shadows of the last four years, today is a testimony to what we can accomplish if we continue to work together.

So, let’s not forget, that this victory belongs to the people who marched through cities to stand against injustice, the people who cast their vote whether it was through mail-in ballot or standing in long lines, the essential workers who stood on the frontlines to serve throughout the pandemic, and all of the people who believed that we could do better and that we must do better.

Together, the California Democratic Party stands with the rest of the nation to build back better.

Congratulations to the United States of America’s 46th President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

More importantly, congratulations to the people of the United States of America.

Rusty

Rusty Hicks
Chair
California Democratic Party

It’s been a long four years.

And I’m going to ask you to do something I know seems impossible.

Wait. Just a little bit longer.

California Democrats are committed to tallying every single vote and ensuring every voice is counted in the most consequential election of our generation and we need you with us on this. Patience is key right now. Our democracy is strongest when every voice and vote is accounted for and this process simply takes time. With every hour that passes, our lead only increases and we already have some incredible victories to celebrate.

Just look at what we’ve accomplished! We executed a jaw dropping grassroots organizing program under unparalleled circumstances.

Together we:

• Made over 16.3 million phone calls
• Sent over 10.5 million text messages
• Had conversations with 531,543 voters
• Raised $1,120,515 from 3,597 individual donors
• Recruited nearly 50,000 volunteer shifts for CA races and swing states

If you registered voters, phonebanked, donated a couple of bucks, textbanked, voted for the first time, supported our people-powered message online, sent our emails around to a few folks, joined a campaign, organized your community, if you played a part however small or big — I am so grateful for you.

If you’re still anxious about final results rolling in, here’s what you can do while we wait for the nation to make history:

Join California Democrats in demanding that every single vote be counted fairly and accurately before declaring a winner in the presidential election and in our critical congressional and ballot measure campaigns.

I am enormously hopeful, Michael. Biden wins in Arizona, Michigan, and Wisconsin bode well, and we’re thrilled to have Captain Mark Kelly and John Hickenlooper advocate for us in the Senate.

We’ve got great news coming.

With nothing but California pride,

Rusty

Rusty Hicks
Chair
California Democratic Party