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AAPI Caucus Meeting on 11/20 | Register by 11/9 for E-Board | ADEM Delegate Elections | Celebrating Diwali & Bandi Chhor Diwas

Wishing our community a Happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Diwas!
Thank You! A big round of thanks to everyone who worked to help Democrats win!

CADEM AAPI Caucus Meeting Friday, November 20, from 8pm-10pm Online – Zoom registration link here.
Our November Executive Board meeting will focus on recapping the election results, reflecting on our Caucus’s efforts, and discussing what the outcomes mean for AANHPI political representation moving forward. We are hopeful that we’ll have some preliminary AANHPI voter data to share, along with an opportunity to hear from newly elected AANHPI leaders about their campaigns, experiences, and priorities.
This will be an important opportunity for us to reflect on our collective work, celebrate our achievements this election cycle.Thank you all for your leadership and commitment to our Caucus. We look forward to seeing everyone in November!

Attention E-Board Members:
CADEM Executive Board Meeting: online, November 20-21 Registration Closes this Monday!
Register by November 9 – Details at https://cadem.org/executive-board/
E-Board Members must register to be able to vote at the meeting. Proxy forms are due November 13 at 5pm.
2027 ADEM Delegate Elections Coming Soon  The ADEM party delegate elections for 2027-2028 are coming up! We will provide more information once the California Democratic Party’s ADEM website is updated.
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Sun 10/25: Day of Action in Union City for Aisha Wahab, Scott Sakikahara, and No on Prop 39 + Register now for November CADEM Executive Board Conference

Help Elect Aisha Wahab for Congress, Scott Sakakihara for State Senate, and No on Prop 39! This Sunday, 10/25 in Union City We’re joining the Silicon Valley Asian Pacific American Democratic Caucus and South Alameda County Young Democrats for a day of action talking to voters in Union City. Meet at Old Alvarado Park, 3871 Smith Street, at 10am. RSVP at tinyurl.com/aapioct25

Volunteer to Elect Democrats in November!
Join us for phonebanks, and other volunteer activities to support our candidates at https://www.mobilize.us/cadems/.

Thursday Afternoon AAPI Phonebanks We’re cohosting phonebanks with South Asians for America, the DNC AAPI Caucus, and other AAPI organizations, to mobilize the AAPI vote in key districts around the country. Since many of these districts are in the Eastern time zone, the phonebank is 3-5pm every Thursday. Sign up at https://bit.ly/SAFA2026Midterms
Official Democratic Party Endorsements CADEM’s Endorsement Lookup Tool is live! Voters can enter their address and find state and local endorsements at https://cadem.org/our-endorsements/

Registration Open for the next CADEM Executive Board Meeting: online, November 20-21
Register by November 9 – Details at https://cadem.org/executive-board/ Our Caucus will meet online for a post-election debrief and discussion, details coming soon.
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AAPI Caucus Meeting Tuesday, July 28, 2026 5:30-7pm Panel Discussion: Affordability and its Impact on AAPI Community Online


California Democratic Party Executive Board Meeting July 31-Aug 2 in San Diego
AAPI Caucus Meeting Tuesday, July 28, 2026 5:30-7pm Panel Discussion: Affordability and its Impact on AAPI Community Online – Zoom Link: tinyurl.com/cademaapi728

The Summer 2026 CA Dem Executive Board Meeting is July 31-August 2 at Sheraton San Diego Hotel next to the San Diego airport.
Details and tentative agenda at https://cadem.org/executive-board/
Resolutions and Legislation will both be taken up at this E-Board. The party will also be taking positions on November 2026 Propositions, as well as voting on who to endorse in statewide elections with multiple Democrats in the Top 2.
I. Call to Order | Welcome
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Officer/Executive Board Reports 
State Chair’s Report (Hon. Harris Mojadedi)
Vice Chair’s Report (Steve Kang)
State Treasurer’s Report (Diane Le)
State Communications Secretary’s Report (Alfred Twu)
State Recording Secretary’s Report (Shivam Patel)
Parliamentary Chair’s Report (Aref Aziz) CADEM Annual Certification Update
Legislative Director’s Report (Gurpreet Kaur) 
Northern California Region (Angelica Ramos-Allen) Officers: Angelica Ramos-Allen, Hon.Emil Ann Ramos, Lia Aiavao, Uma Krishnan
Central Valley Region (Hon. Rachel Hernandez) Central Valley Political Director: Uriah Blackwell
Southern California Region (Zara Hajee) Officers Jeanie Le, Dr. Indroneal Banerjee, Justin Chu Lee, Hon. Andy Yam
V. A Conversation about Affordability and Its Impact on the AAPI Community 

VI. Speakers (Advanced Sign up required, time permitting)  Speaker Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1B2X2oflNGC38tp2Y6ZBEbAkVeRiEmI0wj608aPXktMbY5w/viewform
VII.   Adjournment

Volunteer to Elect Democrats in November!
We are less than 100 days from Election Day! The road to winning back Congress runs through California – join us for phonebanks, and other volunteer activities to support our candidates at https://www.mobilize.us/cadems/.
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Save the Date! California Democratic Party Executive Board Meeting July 31-Aug 2 in San Diego

AAPI Caucus Meeting Tentative Date: Online – Tuesday, July 28
The Summer 2026 CA Dem Executive Board Meeting is July 31-August 2 at Sheraton San Diego Hotel next to the San Diego airport.

Online Credentialing/Registration for Executive Board Attendees is now open and will close promptly on July 8th, 2026, at 5:00 pm. The deadline for Observer Credentials and Hotel Reservations is July 2nd.

Details, tentative agenda, and registration at https://cadem.org/executive-board/
Resolutions and Legislation will both be taken up at this E-Board. The party will also be taking positions on November 2026 Propositions, as well as voting on who to endorse in statewide elections with multiple Democrats in the Top 2.

Many caucuses are meeting online ahead of the in-person conference. We are tentatively planning to have our Caucus Meeting online on Tuesday, July 28, as well as an in-person social event on either Friday 7/31 or Saturday 8/1. Details will be sent out once confirmed.

Volunteer to Elect Democrats in November!
The 2026 primary election is done, which means the general election is just a few months away. The road to winning back Congress runs through California – join us for phonebanks, and other volunteer activities to support our candidates at https://www.mobilize.us/cadems/.
Community Events Calendar
Thursday, June 18 – Los Angeles Korean American Democratic Committee – World Cup Watch Party https://www.kademocrats.org/events
Sunday, June 28 – San Francisco Pride Parade After Party with Ed Lee Dems https://www.edleedems.org/2026pride/
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Join the California AAPI Coalition

We are inviting local and statewide AAPI organizations across California and the country to join us to organize, mobilize and WIN together! Join our kickoff meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 6-7pm.

Register for the Zoom meeting at https://cadem-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/b2YsYuObQWCaCaAVLyhl1g

Join the coalition at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Q94sVbbOXQA98tMJCccwfmtiEDLPPlcSL-icK_kRSLg/edit

Community Events Calendar

Thursday, May 5 – San Francisco
AAPI Heritage Month Reception in honor of Mayor Ed Lee’s birthday
https://www.edleedems.org/may2026/

Saturday, May 9 – San Jose
Celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month with the Silicon Valley Asian Pacific American Democratic Club
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/aaphim26

SMC AAPI Alliance Rising Stars Fellowship for 2026-2027 Academic Year
Apply by June 12 at tinyurl.com/RisingStarsApp-2026

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March 26, 2026 Newsletter

Get Ready for the 2026 Primary
The 2026 primary election is coming up on June 2, with ballots mailed to voters in May. Find events, phonebanks, and other volunteer activities to support our candidates at https://www.mobilize.us/cadems/.

Find your CADEM Endorsed Candidates!  A list of all endorsements for statewide offices, Assembly, State Senate, Congress, and Board of Equalization is available at https://cadem.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Final-RATIFIED-2026-Primary-Election-Consent-Calendar.pdf
Not sure which district you are in? CADEM has a tool where you can find your endorsed candidates at https://pdione.net/cdp-endorsements-2026/

It’s time to renew your caucus membership!
Caucus membership is on an annual basis, from January to December. To remain a caucus member, please rejoin in January each year. Lifetime memberships are also available. Link to renew/join is at https://cadem.org/caucuses/

AAPI Caucus Dues:
Annual Dues (January – December) Student / 65+ : $5 Standard Dues: $20
Lifetime Member Dues: $250 Lifetime Sustaining Member Dues: $500
Community Events Calendar

Thursday, March 26, 6:30 to 8pm – Online
Asian Pacific American Democratic Caucus of Alameda County Webinar on History of Asian Americans in the Civil Rights Movement https://apademcaucus.org/apadc-hosts-webinar-on-history-of-asian-americans-in-the-civil-rights-movement/

Saturday, March 28, 10am – Redwood City
San Mateo County AAPI Alliance No Kings Day Rally with SMC Labor Council and WFP
500 County Center in Redwood City

Wednesday, April 1, 6:30pm – Online
Asian American Pacific Islander Democratic Club of San Diego membership meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87245823263

Tuesday, April 7- San Francisco
End Pacific Islander Hate!
Gathering: 9am-12pm, Pacific Islander Cultural District – Leland/Bayshore Ave, San Francisco.
Rally: 1pm-4pm ,Steps of San Francisco City Hall

Thursday, April 9, 6:30-9pm – Hayward
Asian Pacific American Democratic Caucus of Alameda County Annual Membership Dinner https://apademcaucus.org/celebrating-21-years-general-membership-meeting-april-9th/
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California Democratic Party Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus 2026 Convention Meeting Agenda

Location: Moscone Center, San Francisco

Friday, February 20, 2026, 7:30 – 9:15 PM

I. Call to Order | Welcome

II. Approval of Agenda

III. Approval of Minutes

IV. Officer/Executive Board Reports 

a. State Chair’s Report (Hon. Harris Mojadedi)

b. Vice Chair’s Report (Steve Kang)

c. State Treasurer’s Report (Diane Le)

d. State Communications Secretary’s Report (Alfred Twu)

e. State Recording Secretary’s Report (Shivam Patel)

f. Parliamentary Chair’s Report (Aref Aziz)

  1. CADEM Annual Certification Update

g. Legislative Director’s Report (Gurpreet Kaur) 

h. Northern California Region (Angelica Ramos-Allen)

  1. Officers: Angelica Ramos-Allen, Hon.Emil Ann Ramos, Lia Aiavao, Uma Krishnan

i. Central Valley Region (Hon. Rachel Hernandez)

  1. Central Valley Political Director: Uriah Blackwell

j. Southern California Region (Zara Hajee)

  1. Officers Jeanie Le, Dr. Indroneal Banerjee, Justin Chu Lee, Hon. Andy Yam

V. A Conversation About Combating ICE & the Trump Administration with SF City Attorney David Chiu

VI. Speakers (Advanced Sign up required, time permitting, https://forms.gle/WG1tPsCXBbBKHfqw8)

VI.   Adjournment

2026 CADEM Convention in San Francisco

February 20-22 at the Moscone Center

The CADEM Endorsing Convention in San Francisco is this Friday-Sunday, February 20-22, 2026. Together, we’ll make crucial endorsements and continue the hard work of organizing to win in 2026.

Visit the convention website at www.cdpconvention.org for additional Convention schedules and information.

#TogetherWeWin

It’s time to renew your caucus membership!

Caucus membership is on an annual basis, from January to December. To remain a caucus member, please rejoin in January each year. Lifetime memberships are also available.

Link to renew/join is at https://cadem.org/caucuses/

AAPI Caucus Dues:

Annual Dues (January – December)

Student / 65+ : $5

Standard Dues: $20

Lifetime Member Dues: $250

Lifetime Sustaining Member Dues: $500

Community Events Calendar

Ed Lee Dems Lunar New Year Party

Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 – 6:30-9pm, San Francisco
https://www.edleedems.org/2-21-workhorses-for-democracy-lunar-new-year-party/

Muslim Democrats and Friends Iftaar

Friday, February 27th, 5:30pm, Newark https://bit.ly/mdfiftar2026

Asian Pacific American Democratic Caucus of Alameda County Membership Dinner

Evening of Thursday, April 9th, Hayward

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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

  1. State Chairs Report (Hon. Harris Mojadedi)
  2. State Vice Chairs Report (Steve Kang)
  3. State Treasurers Report (Diane Le)
  4. State Communication Secretary’s Report (Hon. Alfred Twu)
  5. State Recording Secretary’s Report (Shivam Patel)
  6. Parliamentary Chairs Report (Aref Aziz)
  7. Legislative Directors Report (Gurpreet Kaur)
  8. Northern California Region (Angelica Ramos-Allen)
  9. Southern California Region (Zahra Hajee)

IV. AAPI’s United for Prop 50 Phonebank (6pm-7:30pm)https://www.mobilize.us/cadems/event/846944/

V. Speakers 

VI. Adjournment

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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 www.cadem.org/castrong

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 registered, or register if needed, at RegisterToVote.ca.gov
Help Create the 2026 California Democratic Party Platform
Every two years, the California Democratic Party updates our party platform. Over the next several weeks, there will be Zoom calls where you can give testimony, as well as an online form to submit written comments. There are two Zoom calls coming up next week..

Wednesday, October 1, 6:30 PM Planks Accepting Testimony: Criminal Justice, Gun Violence Prevention, Internet and Free Speech https://cadem-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/VZdVtSqsTeKlDFI3pfYwjg#/registration

Saturday, October 4, 11:00 AM Planks Accepting Testimony: Education, Children, Culture and the Arts, Women https://cadem-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/4IinW7rDT9mkWPT5ollfig#/registration

Full list of the hearings are at https://cadem.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2026-Testimony-Hearing-Schedule.pdf
You can also send in written comments at https://fs3.formsite.com/CADEM2011/fat6zmokwi/index

CADEM Executive Board Meeting – October 24-26, Monterey
In lieu of an in-person meeting, the AAPI Caucus will meet briefly online at 5:30pm on Thursday, October 23, after which we will join our weekly Thursday phonebank.
For full E-Board details & registration at https://cadem.org/executive-board/
Community Events Calendar

Saturday, September 27 Rise and Resist – Asian Democrats of Los Angeles County Annual Awards Ceremony https://www.asiandemsla.org/events.html

Wednesday, October 1 AAPI Immigration Panel with the AAPI Democrats of San Diego
Details at https://www.facebook.com/AAPIDemsSD/posts/pfbid0q75SYe6Bq9YnhJgz2zB4EZ4TLdNX1TwphFoLuJZC9oEYUacXB1aVrJoSjj2ueykSl?__tn__=%2CO*F
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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 are building the coalition to organize and mobilize our communities.

Whether or not you can make Thursday’s organizing call, sign up for updates at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSed3Nanqy5czlPltHm5A6mcO2kY-J06sMQC9zo-DMCU3il6RQ/viewform
Vote Yes on Prop 50! The California Democratic Party endorses Yes on 50 to level the playing field for Congressional elections.
Find phonebanks, canvasses, and other Yes on 50 events near you at www.cadem.org/castrong

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 registered, or register if needed, at RegisterToVote.ca.gov
Help Create the 2026 California Democratic Party Platform
Every two years, the California Democratic Party updates our party platform. Over the next several weeks, there will be Zoom calls where you can give testimony, as well as an online form to submit written comments. There are a total of six Zoom calls, the first two are this week.

Wednesday, September 17, 6:30 PM
Planks Accepting Testimony: Labor, Economic Justice, Poverty Elimination, and Affordable Housing, Business and Economy, Equality of Rights and Opportunity, Disabilities
https://cadem-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/o5kqM5JfQ4ez6U_-mDexGQ

Saturday, September 20, 11:00 AM
Planks Accepting Testimony: Civil Justice, Political Reform, World Peace and International Relations, National Security
https://cadem-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/UcGhGQR-S5qGlpNFV7mA7A

Full list of the hearings are at https://cadem.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2026-Testimony-Hearing-Schedule.pdf

You can also send in written comments at https://fs3.formsite.com/CADEM2011/fat6zmokwi/index

CADEM Executive Board Meeting – October 24-26, Monterey
Details & Registration at https://cadem.org/executive-board/
Community Events Calendar

Wednesday, October 1 AAPI Immigration Panel with the AAPI Democrats of San Diego
Details at https://www.facebook.com/AAPIDemsSD/posts/pfbid0q75SYe6Bq9YnhJgz2zB4EZ4TLdNX1TwphFoLuJZC9oEYUacXB1aVrJoSjj2ueykSl?__tn__=%2CO*F