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Platform Preamble
The California Democratic Party will fight to defend and promote the rights, opportunities, and safety of all Californians. We envision a California that leads the world as a model of economic prosperity rooted in economic justice, in both our rural and urban communities.
We support an excellent public education system, from pre-K through college, to empower our youth to reach their full potential; a universal, single-payer health care system; good union jobs; sustainably planned communities; a strong democracy from the workplace to the federal government; and, a secure and peaceful world.
Because climate change presents an existential threat to the future of humanity, we will fight to: protect our air, water, and natural resources through renewable energy; locate affordable housing near public transportation; and, develop innovative technology to reduce our carbon footprint.
We honor, celebrate, and support a diverse California, including immigrant communities, veterans, artists, children and seniors, and will work to ensure they receive all needed resources.
We believe in equality, liberty, and justice for all – the right of a woman to choose her own future; the right to fair treatment in the criminal justice system; the right to death with dignity; the right to equal access for those with disabilities; the right to free speech; and, the right to live without fear of hate crimes or gun violence.
The COVID pandemic has made us better appreciate the resources we took for granted. Our small business sector – the backbone of our economy – has suffered greatly and we have had to assess our country’s preparedness for future health or natural disaster crises. With focus on our most vulnerable, we will to rebuild with resiliency.
This Platform defends and promotes these values that support all people’s hopes and dreams for a vibrant future, founded in an affirmative understanding of the intersectional nature of social and economic equity.
Our Party Platform
Business and Economy
Business and Economy
A robust economy and business climate that creates jobs and economic opportunity for all is …
Children, Young Adults, and their Families
Children, Young Adults, and their Families
California Democrats believe that we must invest in the well-being of children and young people …
Civil Justice
Civil Justice
California Democrats support a strong and accessible civil justice system to defend public health, safety …
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
California Democrats are committed to public safety, while supporting a criminal justice system that provides …
Culture and the Arts
Culture and the Arts
California Democrats believe in freedom of expression without compromise, public support of the arts, and …
Disabilities
Disabilities
California Democrats believe in full equality for people with disabilities and oppose ableism in all …
Energy and Environment
Energy and Environment
Climate change is an existential threat to humanity. We believe California must lead in forging …
Gun Violence Prevention
Gun Violence Prevention
California Democrats recognize the increasing impact of gun violence on the lives of all Americans, …
Equality of Rights and Opportunity
Equality of Rights and Opportunity
California Democrats recognize the growing disparity between the top two percent and the rest of …
Health Care
Health Care
California Democrats believe that health care is a human right not a privilege. The CDP …
Immigration
Immigration
California is the most diverse state in the nation and reflects the foundation of America’s …
Internet and Free Speech
Internet and Free Speech
The fundamental right of free speech requires robust communication technologies and the Internet has proven …
Labor, Economic Justice and Poverty Elimination
Labor, Economic Justice and Poverty Elimination
California Democrats continue to be close partners with organized labor and strong supporters of workers’ …
National Security
National Security
California Democrats recognize that providing for the common defense of our nation is a foundational …
Political Reform
Political Reform
California Democrats believe that a healthy democracy is based on free and fair elections, with …
Sustainable Communities
Sustainable Communities
California Democrats seek to build healthy, livable, and sustainable communities that conserve natural resources, promote …
Veterans and Military Families
Veterans and Military Families
California is home to the largest population of U.S. active military members, veterans and their …
World Peace and International Relations
World Peace and International Relations
The Biden administration has reestablished America’s global standing. The Administration has empowered the State Department …
