Activism
California Dem Party Is Holding Its Summer Executive Board Meeting July 31-Aug. 2
The meeting will gather Executive Board members and standing committee members to conduct official party business, including committee meetings, training sessions, and a Sunday General Session where credentialed members will vote on party matters. Party officials say the event is designed to coordinate strategy as Democrats in California look to strengthen voter outreach efforts and support national goals, including efforts to regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
By Bo Tefu, California Black Media
The California Democratic Party is set to hold its 2026 Summer Executive Board Meeting from July 31 through Aug. 2 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Resort, bringing together party leaders for three days of organizing, voting, and planning ahead of the November election cycle.
The meeting will bring together Executive Board members and standing committee members to conduct official party business, including committee meetings, training sessions, and a Sunday General Session in which credentialed members will vote on party matters. Party officials say the event is designed to coordinate strategy as Democrats in California look to strengthen voter outreach efforts and support national goals, including efforts to regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Online registration and credentialing for Executive Board attendees is currently open and will close at 5 p.m. on July 8. Observer credential requests for non-board members close earlier, on July 2 at 5 p.m. Party officials are encouraging attendees to complete registration online in advance to streamline on-site credential pickup.
Executive Board members must pick up physical credentials in person during registration hours to be eligible to vote. Registration fees include $85 for Executive Board members, $80 for 2026 DSCC dues, and $165 for combined dues and registration. Standing committee members may also register for $85, while non-board members can attend the Sunday General Session by purchasing a $95 observer pass.
The party is also organizing volunteer opportunities over the weekend, including an in-person phone bank focused on voter outreach. Organizers say the activity is part of broader efforts to mobilize voters ahead of the general election.
Several logistical details remain in progress, including the release of the full executive board agenda, travel accommodations information, and Sunday voting procedures. A proxy submission portal is currently open for members unable to attend in person.
The hotel room block at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Resort has already sold out, though attendees can still access discounted parking rates during the event.
Party officials note that caucus meetings, standing committee sessions, and training events will remain open to all Democrats and do not require credentials. However, only credentialed members and approved observers will be allowed to participate in the formal Sunday General Session.
