Placer County Democratic Party

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Know Your Placer County Democratic Party

An organizational chart for the California Democratic Party, showing the California Democratic Party (CADEM) at the top, connected by arrows to the Placer County Democratic Party (PLACERDEMS) below it, and further connected to various local Democratic organizations at the bottom, including ADC, Women Democrats, Democratic Club, Placer Action Network, Democrats of Suncity, and a dog illustration.

CADEM (about 3,700 Delegates)

  • Oversees operations and policies at the state level

  • Endorses in partisan races and statewide ballot initiatives

  • Holds annual conventions

  • Supports counties and candidates

PCDCC (25-30 Members)

  • Oversees Democratic political activity in Placer County

  • Most members are publicly elected during presidential primaries

  • Recruits local candidates

  • Endorses local nonpartisan races

  • Organizes volunteer efforts

  • Provides communication for Democrats in Placer County

Chartered Clubs (50-300 Members Each)

  • Independent groups that organize locally

  • Perform political and community service activities

  • Great way to get introduced to Democratic party activism