General Endorsement Information
2025-26 CADEM Endorsement Calendar
Legislative Candidate Endorsement Guide – Posted on 09/22/25. Updated on 12/2/25
Legislative Candidate Endorsement Application – Opens November 17th, 2025 at Noon
Statewide Candidates Endorsement Guide – Posted on 11/05/25. Updated on 12/2/25
Statewide and BOE Candidate Endorsement Application – Opens November 17th, 2025 at Noon
CADEM Endorsement Process Image
Pre-Endorsing Conference County Central Committee and Club Representatives ID # Code Definition – TBD
Endorsement Information for Clubs
2026 Pre-Endorsing Conference Club Representative Allotments – sorted by CCO Posted on 10/17/25
2026 Pre-Endorsing Conference Club Representative Allotments – sorted by District Posted on 10/17/25
Duties Overview – 2025-26 Endorsements
2025-26 Endorsement Guide for Clubs
Links
COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE AND CLUB REPRESENTATIVES ID # CODE DEFINITION
Objection to Automatic Endorsement of Incumbent Candidate Petition Form
Please note the following instructions for submitting Objection to Automatic Endorsement of Incumbent Form packets.
Submission Deadline and Format:
Full packets of completed, signed petition forms must be submitted prior to 12:00 PM on January 07, 2026. A “full packet” means the forms meet the required threshold described in the relevant form guidelines. A full packet of completed signed forms can be submitted via email, mail, or in-person. Full packets MUST be submitted prior to 12:00 PM on January 07, 2026. Any forms submitted after 12:00PM on January 07, 2026 or submitted individually, will not be accepted.
Important Submission Rules:
– Any forms submitted after 12:00 PM on January 07, 2026, will not be accepted.
– Forms submitted individually (not as a complete packet) will not be accepted.
– Petition forms may not be amended or altered in any way.
Submission Methods:
Full packets are accepted via the following methods:
-Email Full Packet to: [email protected]
-Mail or Deliver in-Person Full Packet: 1830 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811. A full packet of completed DSCC signed petition forms, meeting the required threshold, can be submitted via email, mail, or in-person.
Any forms submitted after 12:00PM on January 07, 2026 or submitted individually, will not be accepted.
Petition for Statewide Candidate Viability Assessment
Please note the following instructions for submitting Statewide Candidate Viability Petition packets.
Submission Deadline and Format:
Full packets of completed, signed petition forms must be submitted prior to 12:00 PM on January 20, 2026. A “full packet” means the forms meet the required threshold described in the relevant form guidelines. A full packet of completed signed forms can be submitted via email, mail, or in-person. Full packets MUST be submitted prior to 12:00 PM on January 20, 2026. Any forms submitted after 12:00PM on January 20, 2026 or submitted individually, will not be accepted.
Important Submission Rules:
– Any forms submitted after 12:00 PM on January 20, 2026, will not be accepted.
– Forms submitted individually (not as a complete packet) will not be accepted.
– Petition forms may not be amended or altered in any way.
Submission Methods:
Full packets are accepted via the following methods:
– Email: Send the full packet to [email protected].
– Mail or In-Person Delivery: Deliver the full packet to 1830 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811.
Local Endorsements
The California Democratic Party issues endorsements in federal and state election contests, including statewide, U.S. House, State Assembly, State Senate offices, and statewide ballot measures. The Democratic County Central Committees consider and issue endorsements in local and municipal election contests. Some Central Committees have received the approval of the California Democratic Party to have their endorsements also carry the endorsement of the California Democratic Party.
Those Central Committees are:
Contra Costa County
El Dorado County
Orange County
San Benito County
Solano County
To find out more about your county’s Central Committee and their endorsement process, please use the link below:
Find your local County Central Committee
2025 Special Endorsing Caucus Information
Past Endorsements
2023-24 Endorsements
2022 Endorsements
2020 November General Endorsement Consent Calendar
2020 Proposition Endorsements
Older Endorsing Caucus Information
The CADEM Bylaws supersede any information provided by staff regarding the endorsement process, including the information in this document. All candidates, DSCC members, and interested parties are urged to review the CADEM Bylaws. A current copy can be found on our website at www.cadem.org.
