Our Recommendation:
Vote for One of the Top-Polling Democrats for California Governor
Keep maga out of the California Governor’s Mansion (Updated May 9)
You should have received a ballot for the June 2 Primary Election by now. If you haven’t, contact the SLO County Elections Office to make sure you get it.
The race for governor is taking shape, and it looks like a Democrat is in good position to make it into one of the top-two slots in this so-called “jungle primary. Here’s the California Democratic Party’s latest tracking poll update of 1,200 likely California voters for the three top Democrats, conducted April 30 – May 2, published May 4. The top Democrats:
Xavier Becerra, 18% (up from 16% on April17)
Tom Steyer, 12% (down from 13% on April 17)
Katie Porter, 8% (down from 10% on April 17)
Both maga candidates remain in the hunt at 18% and 14% respectively.
While the numbers will continue to move from now until June 2, the SLOCDP’s recommendation remains the same, with a twist:
Narrow your choice to one of the top-polling Dem candidates who aligns with your values on or before the June 2 primary election to avoid a maga sweep of the top two positions.
We suggest waiting a bit before submitting your ballot to see if the numbers at the top of the pack change in the next week or so.
Don’t wait too long because the SLO County Elections staff is small and we don’t want to jam them up right at the end, delaying results …
The 2026 primary elections are Tuesday, June 2 and your SLOCDP has made its official endorsements! View our endorsement video and click below to learn more about our candidates.
Key upcoming dates:
Monday, May 4: Mail-in ballots sent and early voting begins;
Monday, May 18: Final day to register to vote (see below);
Tuesday, June 2: Primary voting (7 a.m.-8 p.m.)
San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party Endorsed Candidates
Get Involved Today! Full Calendar Below
Jim Dantona for District 2 Supervisor
Canvass for Jim Dantona as he campaigns for District 2 Board of Supervisors to protect our shores from Trump’s big oil plans and the fight for the future of our Central Coast families.
Jimmy Paulding for District 4 Supervisor
We’re working together to re-elect Jimmy Paulding as our District 4 Board of Supervisors representative. Canvassing and phonebanking shift opportunities are AVAILABLE ON OUR CALENDAR or you can SIGN UP HERE to volunteer on the campaign.
June 2 Primary Ballots in the Mail!
Beginning May 5, ballots were mailed by the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder’s office. Make sure you fill yours out IMMEDIATELY and return in the mail or drop off at a local drop box.
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The San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party is working diligently to prepare for the 2026 midterm elections. It is critical that Democrats show up to these elections in large numbers. Make sure you, your family and friends have voting registration up to date!
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The San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party headquarters is open for everyone!
Monday-Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Address: 75 Higuera Street #10, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Volunteers are staffing the office to greet visitors, answer questions, and offer resistance activities such as messaging elected officials and creating protest signs for the many county, state, and national events opposing our loss of liberty.
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