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Sign up to receive our monthly newsletter from the Chair to find out about upcoming events, party news, volunteer opportunities, and much more. Keep up with the San Mateo County Dems and sign up below.
Attend our monthly meetings are held on the THIRD THURSDAY of every month at 7:00 PM. You can find out about this month's meeting here. All are welcome.
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If you support the work of the San Mateo County Democratic Party to promote Democratic values and strong Democratic candidates, please consider contributing to our party by making a contribution, renewing your ELECTED MEMBER or ALTERNATE membership, becoming an ASSOCIATE MEMBER. You can also buy Democratic swag from the campaign store.
Your contributions pay for our endorsement mailers, Democratic candidate support, our events, website, and support for our chartered Democratic clubs
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2025 SMC Dems CADEM Convention Luncheon
We are excited to welcome you back to our SMCDems Luncheon at the Democratic Party State Convention in Anaheim, a longstanding tradition for our group! Join us on Saturday, May 31, from 11:45 AM to 1:30 PM at Huckleberry's Breakfast and Lunch in Anaheim. Space is limited so RSVP now!
Location: Huckleberry's Breakfast and Lunch, 321 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802
Sponsorship Levels
Democracy Defender (+2 guests, social media feature, event speaker): $1000
Change Champion (+2 guests, social media feature): $500
True Blue Supporter (+1 guest, social media feature): $250
Friend (+social media shoutout): $100
Individual Ticket (Includes Brunch Buffet & Mimosa): $40
San Mateo County Democrats 2023 Fall Luncheon
The menu will be a choice of
- Veg panini (fresh basil, fresh mozzarella with fresh tomato on sourdough)
- Tres tacos (three tacos - chicken chili verde)
- Mojo's burger (with or without cheese)
One side: fries, onion rings or salad
One drink ticket
Please email your lunch selection to [email protected]
2023 SMC Dems CADEM Convention Luncheon
We are excited to gather during the upcoming CADEM Convention for lunch at 11:45 AM at El Cholo, 1037 S. Flower St. in Los Angeles.
Capacity is limited to 50 attendees, so buy your ticket and/or become a sponsor as soon as possible.
We hope you can take a lunch break to spend time catching up with fellow Dems and to hear from local elected officials and candidates in the upcoming 2022 Primary and General Election.
See you on May 27th.
November 2022 Endorsement Application for Candidates
The San Mateo County Democratic Party (SMCDems) invites Democrats running for city council, school district office, harbor district, or open space district in San Mateo County to apply for the Democratic Party endorsement for the November 2022 election.
All candidates who are considering an endorsement should first review the Endorsement Process document. You can register to attend an overview of the process on Thursday August 4th at 7 PM here.
To apply for the SMCDem Endorsement, please fill out the questionnaire here. The questionnaire cannot be changed or revised after submitted. It must be completed in one sitting. Applications for most races are due on Monday, August 15th at 10 PM. For races in which the filing date was extended until August 17th, the deadline submitting an application for the SMCDems endorsement is also extended to Saturday, August 20th at 10 PM.
You may want to download the questions, answer them during a couple of sittings in Word and then copy and paste into the online application after you have answered all questions. Please do not send additional documents, resumes, flyers or endorsement letters.
2022 SMC Dems CADEM Endorsing Convention Luncheon
We are so excited to gather in person during the upcoming CADEM Endorsing Convention, even though it’s virtual.
All Democrats are welcome to join, but capacity is limited to 100 attendees, so buy your ticket or become a Sponsor as soon as possible!
There is plenty of parking available, the venue is near public transit, and the food will be amazing, so we hope you can take a lunch break to spend time catching up with fellow Dems and to hear from local elected officials and candidates in the upcoming 2022 Primary and General Election!
See you on March 4th!
Endorsement Information for Candidates - November 2019
Endorsement Information for Candidates—November 2019
The San Mateo County Democratic Party (also known as the San Mateo County Democratic Central Committee, or SMC DCC) invites Democrats running for county, city, or school district office in San Mateo County to apply for the Democratic Party endorsement for the November 2019 election.
All candidates who are considering an endorsement should first review the Endorsement Process document:
After reviewing the document candidates who seek the party’s endorsement must complete the online application form available here. The application must be submitted electronically by the deadline of 10:00 pm on August 14, 2019. Candidates may prepare their answers using this Word version of the form. Submissions must still be made via the electronic form. The Word document is an aid to help in preparing answers only.
SMCDCC is holding a Candidate Orientation Program to review this process and answer questions on August 8. Specific time and place TBD.
Important Dates
- July 15- Aug. 9 - Candidates pull papers, gather signatures to qualify for the ballot
- July 22- Candidate application and questionnaire on web site
- August 8- Candidate Orientation Program
- August 9- Filing Deadline (Incumbents have until August 14 if no incumbents file)
- August 14– Candidate applications and written questionnaires are due by 10 PM
- August 28-29 – candidate interviews (other dates may be added)
- September 5 – Central Committee meets to vote on recommendations
Elected Member Dues
- Yearly dues for elected/appointed voting members of the San Mateo County Democratic Central Committee are $70.
- Optionally, dues can be paid in two installments of $35 each.
- Dues must be paid by the member themselves.
