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CA Dem AAPI Caucus Membership Meeting and Prop 50 Phonebank
Thursday, October 23, 2025 – 5:30-7:30pm We will be having a brief caucus meeting from 5:30-6pm followed by a phonebank starting for Prop 50 starting at 6pm. Caucus Administration. Register/Join at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jeQpLktyTR60k5H3yg5qRQ#/registration I. Call to Order | Welcome II. Approval of Agenda III. Caucus Officer Reports IV. AAPI’s United for Prop 50 Phonebank (6pm-7:30pm)https://www.mobilize.us/cadems/event/846944/ V. Speakers VI.… Read more
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Yes on 50 AAPI Phonebanks Every Thursday 6-8pm
Along with the Filipino American Democratic Caucus and many other organizations, we’re calling AAPI voters every Thursday evening 6-8pm for Yes on Prop 50. Sign Up at https://www.mobilize.us/cadems/event/846944/ Find other phonebanks, canvasses, and other Yes on 50 events near you at http://www.cadem.org/castrong Election Day is this November 4, 2025. Vote-by-mail ballots will be sent to… Read more
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AAPIs United for Prop 50 Coalition Meeting Thursday, September 18, 6 – 7 PM
The California Democratic Party is hosting an AAPIs United for Prop 50 Coalition Meeting this Thursday, September 18. As a leader in the AAPI community, we hope you can join us. Zoom Link: https://cadem-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/DC521EZeRKqno3pL3Sva2g CADEM Vice Chair Deepa Sharma, AAPI Caucus Chair Harris Mojadedi, Filipino American Caucus Chair Cameron Sasai, and DNC Member Harini Krishnan… Read more
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Volunteer Now for Yes on Prop 50
Vote Yes on Prop 50! The California Democratic Party endorses Yes on 50 to level the playing field for Congressional elections. Election Day is this November 4, 2025. Vote-by-mail ballots will be sent to voters in early October. Know anyone that moved or became eligible to vote recently? They can check to see if they’re… Read more
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AAPI Caucus Membership Meeting – Friday, August 22, 2025
California Democratic Party Executive Board Meeting AAPI Caucus Meeting: Friday, August 22, 7:30-9pm AANHPI Organizing in the Digital Age Special guest, Texas State Representative Gene Wu, current Chair of the Texas Democratic House Caucus, will speak on his experience fighting the Republican power grab in Texas. Afterwards, our SoCal Chair Zahra Hajee will be moderating… Read more
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July Newsletter
California Democratic Party Executive Board Meeting Week of August 22-August 24 The Summer E-Board meeting will be online, and is scheduled for the week of August 22-24. Registration is open now at https://cadem.org/executive-board/Our Caucus will have an online membership meeting as part of the conference. Details and time to follow. Welcome Anish Mohanty & Talavou… Read more
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Meet our 2025-2027 Board!
Statewide Chair: Hon. Harris Mojadedi Vice Chair: Steve Kang Treasurer: Diane Le Recording Secretary: Shivam Patel Communications Secretary: Hon. Alfred Twu Legislative Chair: Gurpreet Kaur Parliamentary Chair: Aref Aziz Northern California Chair: Angelica Ramos-Allen Vice Chair & Political Director: Hon. Emily Ann Ramos Secretary: Malia (“Lia”) Aiavao Outreach & Local Clubs Chair: Uma Krishnan Central… Read more
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AAPI Caucus Meeting & Board Elections
California Democratic PartyAsian American Pacific Islander Caucus Organizing Convention Meeting AgendaMay 30, 2025 @ 7:30 pm-9:15 pm Room: 260BC AGENDACaucus AdministrationI. Call to Order | WelcomeII. Approval of Agenda III. Caucus Officer Reports IV. The Legal Fight Against the Trump Administration & Impact on the AAPI Community– Special Remarks by San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu– Special Remarks by Attorney… Read more
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AAPI Caucus Board Elections
At our Convention meeting, the Caucus will be holding elections for the 2025-2027 board. Members who join or renew at least 35 days before the gaveling into order of the first session of the CDP Convention are eligible to vote. Please join or renew by April 26, 2025 to be eligible.We are aiming to hold… Read more
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Convention 5/30-6/1 in Anaheim – AAPI Caucus Board Election Process and Timeline
AAPI Caucus Board Elections At our Convention meeting, the Caucus will be holding elections for the 2025-2027 board. Members who join or renew at least 35 days before the gaveling into order of the first session of the CDP Convention are eligible to vote. Please join or renew by April 26, 2025 to be eligible.… Read more
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March 17, 2025 Newsletter
2025 California Democratic Party Convention Anaheim Convention Center May 30 – June 1 The 2025 convention will be taking place. This convention will include party leadership elections.Registration will open in April. Information on the AAPI Caucus meeting and Caucus board elections will be available soon. Convention Volunteers Needed Democrats – We Need You! Join us… Read more
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January 29, 2025 Newsletter
Assembly District Election Meeting (ADEM) Delegate ElectionsInformation for the 2025 ADEMs, as well as the links to register as a delegate candidate, are available at http://www.ademelections.com VOTING: Democrats can register online for ADEMs. The deadline is extended until noon on Friday, January 31, 2025.In-person registration for ADEMs (voting with a scantron ballot at an in-person… Read more
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December 13, 2024 Membership Meeting Agenda
December E-Board AAPI Caucus Membership Meeting: Friday, December 13, 6-8pmThe December executive board conference is online. Details are at https://cadem.org/executive-board/Our Caucus will be meeting on Friday, December 13 from 6-8pm. California Democratic Party Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus E-Board Meeting Agenda Registration Link: https://cadem-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqf-ugpjguG9Nyv5HXfziTsOAZwTJAbjVn#/registration I. Call to Order | Welcome II. Approval of Agenda III. Officer/Executive Board Reports a.… Read more
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Nov 19 News – Volunteer for Ballot Curing, December Exec Board Conference, ADEM Delegate Elections
Volunteers Needed in Too Close to Call House RacesThanks to your efforts, our Congressional candidates such as Derek Tran are ahead as vote counting continues.Derek Tran and other House candidates here in CA remain too close to call. Ballot curing will ensure that we keep the lead to win this and other seats. The DCCC… Read more
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October Events
October 19: AANHPI Mobilization for Harris-Walz in Nevada – RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/2024nvvictory/event/706047/ Saturday Evening Rally with President Obama in Las Vegas – RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/2024nvvictory/event/725637/ Can’t make the weekend of the 19th and want to go a different weekend? Click here to sign up for a bus trip! Click here to join the Harris-Walz Virtual… Read more
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October 3 Newsletter
October EventsOctober 12: AAPI Day of Action for Darshana Patel in partnership with the CA AAPI Legislative Caucus, South Asians for Harris, SD AAPI Dems, & more: 10am, TBD EscondidoOctober 13: Mobilization for Derek Tran in partnership with Taiwanese Americans for Progress, South Asians for Harris, & more: 11am, sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdo4XiEYunZZ8AOVSwpmAs-zOU8v_pmvQudsEuOGJ9eF_eZzQ/viewform October 19:… Read more
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September 4 Newsletter
Sunday, Sept 8 Meet and Walk with Evan Low Join our Caucus, the Filipino-American Democratic Caucus, and the San Mateo County Asian American Pacific Islander Alliance in Pacifica!Sunday, 4:30-7pm. Sharp Park GC Lot, 2600 Francisco Blvd, Pacifica RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/evanlowforcongress/event/678275/ Volunteer for the CADEM Voter Protection Team!CADEM is looking for hotline operators and volunteer attorneys… Read more
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All in for Kamala Organizing Call + Orange County Day of Action
California’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention is proud to support Kamala Harris for President! Get involved at bit.ly/aanhpiharriscall Orange County AAPI Day of Action Congressional Districts 45 and 47 are critical for winning back Democratic control of the House of Representatives. Join us for a day of action in Orange County in support of… Read more
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May 2024 Executive Board Conference Recap
Our Caucus had a productive time online and in San Diego for the California Democratic Party’s May 2024 Executive Board Conference. Here are some highlights: Panel Discussion on AAPI Identity and Organizing in San Diego Indroneal Banerjee moderated our panel discussion with Bill Wong, Judy Ki, and Gene Kim on the AAPI Identity and organizing… Read more
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Caucus Mixer in San Diego – Friday, May 17
Thursday, May 16 – 6:00-7:30pm – OnlineMembership MeetingPanel discussion on the AAPI Identity, and a discussion on AAPI organizing in San Diego RSVP at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0scOGhqj8sEtR7LoL3wiK4MPvsUn6s8wte#/registration There may be time after the panel discussion for non-candidate announcements. Please sign up at https://forms.gle/9bYS5ivPHGwYDdMv7 Friday, May 17, 3-5pmAAPI Caucus Mixer in San Diego’s Convoy District Join us for… Read more
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FeaturedCommemorate AAPI Heritage Month Events with the AAPI Caucus
May is AAPI Heritage Month! We’re excited to bring you four events this month. Monday, May 6 – 7:30-8:30pm – Online AAPI Caucus Spills the Tea: Learn about the Legislative Process and How to Advocate for Legislation With AAPI Caucus Legislative Director Gurpreet Kaur Communications Director Alfred Twu, and Moderated by Northern Chair Hon. Harris… Read more
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Save the Date – AAPI Caucus E-Board Meeting Thursday, May 16, 6-7:30pm – Virtual
Details and registration link will be coming soon. We are also planning an in-person event in San Diego during the in-person part of the Executive Board conference (May 17-19). ———————————Request your Ballot to vote for District Level Delegates to the Democratic National ConventionVoting is electronic this year for selecting District Level Delegates. The deadline to… Read more
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Run or Apply to be a Delegate to the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago
California Democrats will send 496 delegates and 35 Alternates to the Democratic National Convention in 2024. All pledged delegates are allocated to the presidential candidates according to the results of the March 5, 2024 Primary. At-Large and PLEO Delegates are chosen by the Presidential Campaigns, keeping in mind our affirmative action goals, and confirmed by… Read more
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Happy New Year – Time to Renew Your Membership!
With the start of a new year, it’s time to renew your Caucus membership. This can be done online at https://onlinecampaigntools.com/WebForms/ViewForm?key=v3OgtUdQThjhzNZ%2FYfwUPw%3D%3D#%5Bpage=1%5DIf you would like to request fee waiver for economic hardship, please contact us at cademparty.apicaucus@gmail.com. Join our board for an online open house! Use this link to join on 1/28/2024: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88124710639?pwd=RjZRUUpLUjdzVk9hNlordEorVDYwZz09 Meeting ID: 881 2471… Read more
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Join our Task Force to Fight Disinformation
Help fight disinformation in our AAPI communities in the upcoming elections! We’re looking for people who can: Join us at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfhldFVNnroZDkyPLYS3NtXsO4aUlBptRPfR5nT2xun5THvQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
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California Democratic Party AAPI Caucus Endorsing Convention Meeting Agenda
Meeting Room: A05-A06SAFE Credit Union Convention Center1401 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814Saturday, November 18 | 7:00pm-8:45pm I. Call to Order | Welcome (1 minute)II. Approval of Agenda (1 minute) III. Elected And Appointed Officer Reports (15 minutes)a. State Chair Reportb. State Vice Chair c. State Communications Secretaryd. State Recording Secretarye. State Treasurer f. State Legislative Director g. State… Read more
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AAPI Caucus Convention Meeting: Saturday, November 18, 7-8:45pm at the Sacramento Convention Center
Fall Endorsing Convention, November 17-19 in Sacramento AAPI Caucus Meeting on Saturday 11/18, 7-8:45pm The Fall Endorsing Convention is coming up! Registration and hotel reservations are available at http://www.cdpconvention.org . AAPI Caucus Meeting Saturday Nov 18, 2023 ⋅ 7pm – 8:45pm SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, 1401 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814 Candidates, ballot measure… Read more
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October 15, 2023 Newsletter
CADEM Pre-Endorsement VotingBallots have been sent on Saturday, October 14 to delegates and Democratic club voting representatives for Pre-Endorsements.If you did not get an email but were expecting one, there could be two reasons: There are no pre-endorsements in your area, because incumbents are running and were not pulled from the consent agenda. See here… Read more
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Fall Endorsing Convention, November 17-19 in Sacramento
Save the Date: The Fall Endorsing Convention is coming up! Registration and hotel reservations will open on September 12. We will have a Caucus Meeting during the convention, date and time TBD. Thank you for attending our meeting in Visalia! Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Central Valley Asian American, Native Hawaiian,… Read more
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August 2023 AAPI Caucus Meeting & Central Valley Panel
Saturday, August 19, 5:45-7:30pmVisalia Convention Center, 2nd Floor, Sequoia RoomOpen to the Public Moderator: Rachel Hernandez, (she/her), Vice Chair CV AAPI Caucus and Vice Mayor, Riverbank Panelists Uriah Kishon Ikaika Napaepae Blackwell (he/him), Community Engagement Coordinator CVPIA Uriah is 25 years old and identifies as Kanaka Maoli and Black. As the eldest of 9 siblings,… Read more
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Notice of Upcoming Vote on Caucus Bylaws Amendments
The California Democratic Party Rules Committee has asked us to make the following amendments to our bylaws to meet the current Party policy on standard Caucus bylaws. This will be voted on at our meeting on either August 18 or August 19 during the Visalia E-Board conference. Remove Article IV.C.5 Standard Biennial Dues: $40.00 Remove… Read more
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July 2023 Newsletter
Meet Our New Caucus Board Members
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New Caucus Board, Party Platform Update, AAPI Dem Club Events, and More
Meet the 2023-2025 AAPI Caucus BoardState Chair: Deepa Sharma State Vice Chair: Hon. Tammy Kim State Communications Secretary: Alfred Twu State Parliamentary Chair: Aref Aziz State Legislative Director: Gurpreet Kaur State Treasurer: Marilyn Cachola Lucey State Recording Secretary: Shivam Patel Northern Chair: Hon. Harris Mojadedi Northern Vice Chair & Political Director: Hon. Emily Ramos Central Valley… Read more
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API Caucus Membership Meeting Materials
As we reconvene in person meetings, the API Caucus of the California Democratic Party remains committed to minimizing our environmental impact. For that purpose only a limited number of meeting material copies will be printed at our incoming meeting. Please see all of the meeting materials including agenda here. If you’re joining us in person… Read more
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Events & API Caucus Membership Meeting at the California Democratic Party Convention
Friday, May 26Convention Welcome Reception – 7pmFirst Draft Taproom and Kitchen, 1230 S. Olive Street, Los Angeles Saturday, May 27 CADEM Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month – 1:30pmDuring General Session in LA Convention Center Hall A California Young Democrats API Caucus Happy Hour – 5-7pmwith Assemblymember Mike FongHiDef Brewing, 1203 S Olive St, Los Angeleshttp://tinyurl.com/CYDAPIHAPPYHOUR API… Read more
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Happy Vaisakhi!
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Happy Songkran! Happy Thingyan! Choul Chnam Thmey!
The AAPI community is not a monolith. And we can’t ever forget the contributions of our Southeast Asian friends and neighbors. The AAPI caucus wishes Thai and Lao Americans a Happy Songkran, Burmese Americans a Happy Thingyan, and the Cambodian Americans Choul Chnam Thmey!
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API Caucus Rising Star & Trailblazer Award Nomination Deadline: April 14
Two Months Until the CADEM Convention in Los AngelesThe Caucus will be meeting in person at the CADEM Convention over Memorial Day Weekend in Los Angeles. Registration details will be available soon. Sign up to speak at the API Caucus Convention MeetingCandidates and campaigns: We will have some time at our Convention meeting for candidates… Read more
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Apply Now to Run for a Position on the 2023-2025 API Caucus Board
The API Caucus will be meeting and holding our elections for the 2023-2025 Board at the May 2023 CA Dem convention. If you are interested in running for a position on the API Caucus Board, please fill the form here. https://forms.gle/qabDzEfDoHPJn68H7The deadline is 30 days before the convention. Convention starts on May 25 – please… Read more
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Save the Date! California Democratic Party Convention at the Los Angeles Convention Center in May
CA Dem Convention is May 25-28 in Los Angeles. Caucus elections will be taking place.
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Biden-Harris Administration Continues to Uplift Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities
On January 17, the Biden-Harris Administration released its first-ever National Strategy to Advance Equity, Justice, and Opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Communities. The new strategy, which comprises action plans prepared by 32 federal agencies—including all 15 executive departments in the President’s Cabinet—builds on the Administration’s broader equity agenda… Read more
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ADEM Delegate Elections
Mail Ballots due January 31 In-Person Voting this Weekend Ballots for the ADEM have been mailed out. If you have requested one, please complete it and return it ASAP, ballots must be received by January 31 to be counted. For those who don’t have a mail ballot, you can vote in person at any of… Read more
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Caucus Meeting Recap
We heard from the California Young Democrats API Caucus, South Asians for America, the Grassroots Dems HQ, State Senator Dr. Pan, and Assemblymembers-Elect Dr. Jasmeet Bains, Stephanie Nguyen, and Senator-Elect Aisha Wahab on the challenges and successes from this year’s election. We also had a panel caucus discussion on the 2022 Midterms and AAPI Outreach… Read more
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Saturday Campaign Events in September-October
Sign up to make calls at https://www.mobilize.us/cadems/event/495665/ Voter Engagement Training in Millbrae on Oct 1 Please join our interactive voter engagement training for AAPI-identified leaders in San Mateo County led by Christine Chen, executive director and founder of the Asian Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote), a nationally recognized and leading nonprofit in AAPI civic engagement.During… Read more
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FeaturedLet’s Flip Congressional District 45 to Blue! Volunteer for Jay Chen for Congress
We’ll be hosting phonebanks for Jay Chen with South Asians for America every Tuesday, 5-7pm. This Orange County district is one of the most competitive districts in the country and flipping it to blue is critical to maintaining a Democratic majority in Congress.
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Online Caucus Meeting Firday 7/8, 7-8:30pm
Canvass for Jay Chen for Congress
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AAPI Democratic Candidates Win in the June 2022 Primary
Thank you to everyone that volunteered and donated to our candidates! With most ballots now counted, here are some highlights from this year’s primary election: StatewideStatewide candidates Attorney General Rob Bonta and Treasurer Fiona Ma both won over 50% of the vote in the primary and are in a strong position for re-election in November,… Read more
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Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month!
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a discussion on AAPIs in the Civil Rights Movement, a Call for Recipes, and an online Eid celebration
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April 21, 2022 Newsletter: E-Board, Voter Registration, and Trainings
Hotel reservations open for July 8-10 CA Dem Executive Board Conference. South Asian Organizing 101 Training. Register voters in Fremont. CYD API Caucus Fundraiser
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FeaturedSaturday, April 9 Spring Mixer and Voter Registration Training
Join our Virtual Spring mIxer with AAPI Democratic Clubs throughout the state. Connect with AAPI leaders and learn from a Voter Activation Workshop hosted by Rising Organizers Action. RSVP at bit.ly/apispringmixer
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