Next week, Democrats throughout the state will begin voting for Assembly District delegates to the California Democratic Party. A number of you have voted in these elections previously and may remember going to the CWA Union Hall two years ago to hear candidates and vote. Because of COVID, the process has changed to a vote by mail system. In order to receive a mail in ballot, you must register by Monday, January 11 at 11:59 p.m.
Voting for Assembly District delegates is how registered Democrats can have a say in the California Democratic Party, where election of Party officers, endorsement of candidates and propositions and development of the party platforms are done. We encourage every registered Democrat in Fresno County to participate.
A link to candidates for your Assembly District can be found on the http://adem.cadem.org/ website, as well as candidate statements for all candidates. A voter can vote for up to seven male and seven female candidates.
Today, as election results continue to roll in for the race in California’s 21st congressional district, Congressman TJ Cox released the following statement:
“Almost three years ago, I entered this race as an underdog. Nobody thought I could win against an entrenched politician with a warchest stuffed full of corporate PAC money. But we out-organized and out-worked our opponent and pulled off the most stunning upset in Central Valley history. This year, we’re up against an even more determined DC Republican machine that’s looking to steal back a seat they think belongs to them, not to the people of the Central Valley.
“I want to thank my staff, 2,000 volunteers, and 52,741 donors who helped us reach voters where they are. We’re proud to have run an innovative campaign that reinvented voter contact in order to keep everyone safe during the Covid-19 crisis. In place of traditional, widespread door-to-door canvassing, we reached thousands of voters over the phone, by text, and via mail.
“We’ve been through this before. In 2018, my race wasn’t settled for 30 days. And in 2020, we’re in much the same situation. We owe it to the Valley to get this right, ensure each and every vote is counted, no matter who wins. I’m urging the Central Valley to take a pause, so every voice can be heard.”
Background
All outlets reporting on this race are advised to familiarize with this memo on the expected timeline of election returns, as each of the four counties in California’s 21st Congressional District counts ballots on separate timelines, and an estimated tens of thousands of ballots will not be reported until the coming weekend.
Counties
Ballots Outstanding
Total ballots counted in CA-21 race so far
Vote share by county (# of votes from county)/(total votes)