Our Recommendation: Vote for One of the Three Top-Polling Democrats for California Governor
We’re following the California Democratic Party’s lead on the California governor’s race this year: narrow your choices to one of the three top-polling Dem candidates on or before the June 2 primary election.
Mail ballots start going out around May 4. If history teaches us anything, it's that things can change quickly in the weeks and days before an election. So we recommend paying attention to credible polls.
Abiding California Democratic Party (CADEM) rules, the SLO County Democratic Party (like all other county parties) has not and cannot make an endorsement of any candidate for governor not endorsed by CADEM, which hasn't endorsed anyone.
But we can make a recommendation on how to get a Democrat placed among the top two “jungle primary” finalists based on CADEM’s survey data.
The state party commissioned a poll from March 12-17 of some 2,000 likely voters in California’s June 2 primary. Pollsters surveyed voters of all parties by phone, text and email. The survey showed the current candidate standings in the race.
The six bottom-tier candidates came in a 3 percent or less. As the CADEM survey results show, the trendlines are pretty clear, in that the bottom-tier candidates face difficult, but not impossible, chances of breaking into the top tier …
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.
Party with Jim Dantona! Thursday, May 7
Jim is running for District 2 Supervisor on the June 2 ballot. Campaigning for office is a serious business. But that doesn’t mean the campaign doesn’t know how to party! Come meet Jim, ask him anything. There’ll also be a couple of celebrity guests on hand (it’s a secret until showtime!). Tickets ($35) are selling fast! Register below.
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We invite you to be part of the change! From county party and club meetings to fundraisers, get togethers and campaign events, there are many ways to get involved and connect with our party.
Civic Engagement in San Luis Obispo County
Democratic political engagement in San Luis Obispo County is alive and growing and we invite you to be part of the movement! Local Democratic leaders share their stories of activism at the county level and how the SLOCDP supports national movements such as No Kings, fair election maps and electing Democratic leaders within our community.
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Message from the Chair
Read the latest insight from SLO Democratic Party Chair Tom Fulks.
Join a Local Club
Our local clubs are the lifeblood of our party and open to the public. From North County to the South County, Cal Poly and Cuesta College, join and support one of your local clubs today!
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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!
We Invite You to Come Visit Us
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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We can’t do it without you. Our party is people powered and we don’t take money from special interests. Help sustain our work by contributing.