Archive for the ‘National Politics’ Category

In Memoriam: Senator Ted Kennedy

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

In Memoriam: Senator Ted Kennedy

The Los Angeles County Democratic Party mourns the passing of longtime U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts, a champion of social justice and a fighter for all Americans. Our thoughts are with his family.

Endorsement for July 14, 2009 Congressional Special Election

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

Endorsement for the July 14, 2009 Special Election

CANDIDATES (*Incumbent)

Congressional District 32
Judy Chu

Election Results

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

November 4, 2008 Election Results

Click here for the latest Los Angeles County election results.*

Click here for the latest California election results.*

Click here for the latest election results on LACDP endorsed candidates and measures.*

*Results are updated periodically as provisional ballots and late vote-by-mail ballots are processed.


You Can Change America - Register to Vote Today!

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

You Can Change America:
Register to Vote Today!

Ready for a Change?

Bush status quo

Want to Avoid More of the Same?

First…You and Everyone You Know Must
Register to Vote!

On November 4, 2008, millions of people will cast their vote for the next president of the United States. This year there is unprecedented excitement and passion to change America, but this momentum can only lead to victory if those who feel it are registered to vote.

The deadline to register to vote is October 20, 2008. If you are not registered to vote, or if you have moved or changed your name, please visit the California Secretary of State’s website today!

Make sure your friends’ and family’s voices are heard on Election Day - be sure they are registered to vote!

Once you and everyone you know is registered to vote, be sure you are signed up to vote-by-mail. Voting by mail is easy: No traffic. No lines. No hassle. The deadline to sign-up to vote-by-mail is October 28, 2008.

For voters registered in Los Angeles County, simply click here to sign-up to vote-by-mail. Or click here to become a permanent vote-by-mail voter, so that your ballot arrives at your address every election.

For voters registered outside of Los Angeles County, click here to sign-up to vote-by-mail.

If you are a voter in Los Angeles County, you have another option to vote early. Beginning Monday, October 6, you can visit the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s Office in Norwalk and vote early in-person.

Early Voting in Los Angeles County:
Beginning October 6, 2008 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Weekdays
(Hours will be extended as Election Day nears)
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s Office
12400 Imperial Highway, 3rd Floor
Norwalk, CA 90650

For updates on voting in Los Angeles County, click here to visit the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s website.

Celebrate Democratic Party Unity with the Democratic National Convention!

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Celebrate Democratic Party Unity with the
Democratic National Convention!

In just a few days, Democratic Party delegates from across the nation will gather in Denver, Colorado, for the 2008 Democratic National Convention and officially nominate Senator Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential nominee.

We invite you to join us in watching this historic Convention broadcast from Monday, August 25 through Thursday, August 28 on your local network.  The Convention will gavel open at 2:00 PM Pacific / 5:00 PM Eastern and gavel down at approximately 7:00 PM Pacific / 10:00 PM Eastern each day.

Below is a list of key speakers for each of the four days of the Convention:

Monday, August 25 - One Nation
Michelle Obama
Former President Jimmy Carter
Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi

Tuesday, August 26 - Renewing America’s Future
Senator Hillary Clinton
Former Virginia Governor Mark Warner
California Controller John Chiang

Wednesday, August 27 - Securing America’s Future
Democratic Nominee for Vice President
Former President Bill Clinton
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
Senator John Kerry

Thursday, August 28 - Change You Can Believe In
Senator Barack Obama
Former Vice President Al Gore

For more information, click here to visit the official Democratic National Convention website.