Democratic Club
by Mary Larson
LW contributor
The SBLW Democratic Club continues to focus its efforts on preparing for next year’s elections after its recent meeting on May 24.
Official Party endorsement of candidates will not take place until after the California State Democratic Convention held on Nov. 17-19. In the meantime, the LW Democratic Club’s monthly membership meetings will feature presentations by Democratic candidates who are already on the March 5 primary ballot.
The club’s program committee is currently in communication with various staff members to schedule their candidate’s availability to speak at a meeting in person or via Zoom. Hopefully, Adam Schiff will be able to schedule a meeting with our members by Zoom as early as our June 28 gathering. Schiff, Katie Porter and Barbra Lee are candidates running in 2024 to represent California in the U.S. Senate. Porter and Lee have also been asked to speak at a future club meeting.
Due to several recent developments, there is renewed interest in the campaign to replace Katie Porter as the representative in the House. Democratic activist Joanna Weiss is a candidate who has already raised considerable financial support.
As in past years, the LW Democratic Club will select representatives to vote in the first step in the California Democratic Party’s 2024 election endorsement process. During the pre-endorsing conference on Oct. 21-22, 2023, members will vote in two races, the California 72nd Assembly District and the U.S. House of Representatives.
It is anticipated that voting in this pre-endorsing conference will take place both in person and by Zoom. The name of any candidate getting 70% of the vote will be forwarded for placement on the consent calendar at the Nov. 17-19 State Party Convention. Club members interested in being selected as a voting delegate or alternate to this important conference should call 562-296-8521 or email democraticclubsblw@gmail.com.
All club members are also invited to participate in the club’s “Neighbor to Neighbor Get out the Vote in 2024” initiative. There is a role to play for everyone willing and able. People can call 562-296-8521 or 562-596-0450 for more details.
••• The SBLW Democratic Club’s information and registration booth, located outside Clubhouse 6, is now open on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Democrats and potential supporters are invited to stop by the booth to support, get more information about club activities or register to vote.
For more in-depth reporting on issues and candidates, Democrats and supporters can subscribe to the club’s free electronic newsletter. Email democraticclubsblw@gmail.com
or call 562-296-8521. Include all of full contact information, as well as party affiliation.
