YOUTH ENGAGEMENT
THE FUTURE OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY
BELONGS TO YOU
The Placer County Democratic Party encourages our youth and young adults to engage and join the Democratic Party to make their voice heard.
“What if we didn’t suck?”
asked Kat Abughazaleh, 26-year-old progressive TikTok star who is running for Congress to represent Illinois’s ninth district.
“I am sick of waiting around for someone to do something,” she said. All around the country young people are stepping up in various ways - from running for office to community organizing to advocacy.
Fight for your rights
Penelope Oliver, 18 year old human rights and peace activist and a founder of All Access Arts, a non-profit working to provide youth with access to the arts, fights for “everything justice” - from housing justice, economic justice, climate justice, gender justice, educational equity, voting rights, mental health, animal rights, human rights, and more.
Learn more at @penelopethepowerfulpoet
The Work has Only Just Begun
“I am young, despite my best efforts to grow older. I am Muslim. I am a democratic socialist. And most damning of all, I refuse to apologize for any of this,” said Zohran Mamdani in his victory speech after being elected Mayor of New York City.
The next generation of leaders is here and they are making it known that they are ready to truly roll up their sleeves and make the government work for working class people.
Start Here
Find an event near you and get involved, sign up to volunteer, or join one of our democratic clubs to help move Placer County forward!
Frequently Asked Questions
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We organize, build community, and help win elections at the local, state, and national level. We also advocate for issues like education, housing, healthcare, and climate.
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Youth engagement means making sure young people have a voice in politics through education, leadership development, and opportunities to participate in civic life.
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Decisions made today affect tuition, housing costs, healthcare access, climate policy, and job opportunities. Youth voices shape what those decisions look like.
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Through organizing, voting, issue advocacy, and leadership roles. Youth priorities often become party priorities when enough people speak up.
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Most activities are open to high school and college students. Some leadership roles and voting in party elections require you to be 18.
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No. Anyone can explore information, attend public events, and learn about issues regardless of voter registration. We welcome all youth and high school students who support Democratic values. That means supporting Democracy, human rights, and dignity; and opposing bigotry, racism, and hate.
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You can start small. One-time volunteering, digital outreach, phone banking, or helping at events. Training is usually provided.
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Yes! That’s democracy. Youth voices are especially important in shaping the party’s future. Debate and internal advocacy are normal and encouraged.
Resources
Economy
Democratic administrations have overseen periods of strong job growth and lower unemployment compared to long-term averages, though outcomes are also shaped by Congress and global events.
Education
Democrats support increased federal and state investment in public education and student aid.
Healthcare
Democratic lawmakers have supported laws that expanded health insurance coverage, including Medicaid expansion and protections for preexisting conditions.