Biden-Harris Presidential Transition: Build Back Better
“Today, our country faces multiple crises that impact our lives, livelihoods, and the very soul of our nation: the worst pandemic in over 100 years, the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, the most compelling call for racial justice since the ’60s, and the undeniable realities and accelerating threats of climate change.
But, for all the hardship we are experiencing, there is nothing Americans cannot accomplish if we do it together.”
In this moment, we must harness the passion, creativity, talent, and ingenuity of the American people to build back better and restore faith in our government. We are committed to building an Administration that looks like America and works for all Americans.
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2021 CADEM Assembly District Election Meeting for AD 05
Rusty Hicks – Chair (2019-2021)
Alexandra “Alex” Gallardo-Rooker – Vice Chair
Daraka Larimore-Hall – Vice Chair
Jenny Bach – Secretary
Dan Weitzman – Controller
Alejandro Carrillo – Regional Director, CDP Region 4 (2019-21)
For information about the 2021 CADEM Assembly District Election Meeting, go HERE.
2021 ADEM (Pending approval during the 2021 January 16th Special CDP Eboard Meeting)
The California Democratic Party Bylaws (Article VI) provide that an Assembly District Election Meetings (ADEMS) be held in each of the 80 California Assembly Districts in January of each odd-numbered year (Saturday, January 09 or Sunday, January 10 and Saturday, January 23 or Sunday, January 24 for 2021) to elect 7 “self-identified female” and 7 “other than self-identified female” to be Assembly District Delegates (ADDs) to represent the Assembly District they are registered in. These elections are open to all California Democrats.
Assembly District Delegates (ADD) the Democratic State Central Committee (DSCC) are responsible for planning and attending informational meetings throughout the region and working with other DSCC delegates throughout California to represent their community.
AD Delegates are elected by voters (to participate in the ADEM you MUST be a registered Democrat in that Assembly District).
AD Delegates vote on behalf of the community they represent at CDP Regional Meetings, the California Democratic Party Convention, and those who are also elected to serve as an Executive Board member are responsible for voting and representing their community at the semi-annual E-Board meetings.
Apply to Run for 2021 ADEM (Begins the afternoon of 11/15/2020 after the CDP Eboard Meeting.)
The deadline to apply November 15 – December 15, 2020
Please click here to apply for ADD and if you wish to also run for the EBoard.
Note: If you wish to run for the EBoard position you must specify on your application to run.
Pre-Register to vote in the 2021 ADEM (Begins the afternoon of 11/15/2020 after the CDP Eboard Meeting.)
The deadline to pre-register for a vote by mail ballot is January 11, 2021
Note: If you are running as a candidate your application to run also allows you to pre-register to vote. You do not need to complete this pre-registration form if you have applied to run.
Apply or Register HERE: https://adem.cadem.org
CADEM Launches its Voter Protection Hotline Early Amidst the CA GOP’s Refusal to Remove Unauthorized Ballot Drop Boxes
SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Democratic Party (CADEM) is set to launch the Voter Protection Hotline early amidst the California GOP’s announcement to expand the use of unofficial and illegal ballot drop boxes. The Hotline, which will open October 16 until polls close on November 3, is a part of CADEM’s Voter Protection Team.
“Sadly, this is par for the course from California Republicans,” says CADEM Chair Rusty Hicks. “While unable to win an election fair and square, California Republicans have chosen to follow Trump’s playbook to lie, cheat and steal their way into a win – if we let them,” Hicks continued. “That’s why the California Democratic Party will launch our hotline early to ensure California’s 21 million registered voters have the answers they need to make their voices heard at the ballot box.”
For nearly 30 years, CADEM worked with community organizations across the State of California to protect the rights of all voters and ensure that every vote is counted through its Voter Protection Team. This year, the team includes more than 400 volunteers which involves hundreds of attorneys and remote hotline operators.
“During this year’s election, we redeveloped our statewide Voter Protection Team to ensure that voters have the resources to combat acts of voter suppression,” said CADEM Executive Director, Yvette Martinez. “The mission is to work together to turn out and protect voters in all corners of the state,” continued Martinez.
The Voter Protection Hotline is available in English, Spanish, Mandarin and Cantonese: (877) 321- VOTE (8683)
More information on the Voter Protection Team can be found here.
Area Women’s Marches on Saturday, November 17th
Oakhurst-Madera County @3pm (In-Person)
RSVP: https://act.womensmarch.com/event/oct-17-march/456
Mariposa-Mariposa County @12 noon (In-Person)
RSVP: https://act.womensmarch.com/event/oct-17-march/457
Central Valley @11am (Virtual)
RSVP: https://act.womensmarch.com/event/oct-17-march/554
Madera County Official Ballot Drop Boxes & Vote Centers
Where is your polling place?
Inactive map of Official Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center Locations in Madera County.
https://votemadera.com/countywide-list-of-polling-places/
Click the language box at the top of this page to select your preferred language.
Vote Centers offer ballots and language assistance
in English, Spanish and Punjabi.
- Vote Center Representatives are on duty to assist you.
- Vote Center Representatives can also provide language assistance.
Voters did you know that you can bring up to two people with you to assist you while voting?
Read the Voter Bill of Rights in your County Voter Information Guide for more information.
Practice Ballot
Voters may also print a “practice ballot” to take with them to a Vote Center. If you would like to create a practice ballot or hear an accessible version of your voter information guide, click the link below. The information you need to access your practice ballot appear on your blue vote by mail envelope.
Practice Ballot and Voter Information Guide
In Person – Voting Opportunities
The Elections Division will be open on the following days to issue ballots to voters wanting to vote in-person:
October 7 to October 9
Open 8am to 5pm
October 10
Open 9am to 1pm
October 12 to October 16
Open 8am to 5pm
October 19 to October 23
Open 8am to 5pm
VIDEO OF THE MADERA COUNTY MOBILE VOTE CENTER
Vote Center Locations
MADERA CENTRAL VOTE CENTER
Madera County Government Center – Lobby
200 W. 4th Street, Madera
Open October 24 through November 2 – 8am to 5pm
Open November 3 Election Day – 7am to 8pm
OAKHURST VOTE CENTER
Oakhurst Community Center – Main Hall
39800 Road 425B, Oakhurst
Open October 24 through November 2 – 8am to 5pm
Open November 3 Election Day – 7am to 8pm
CHOWCHILLA VOTE CENTER
City of Chowchilla Civic Center – Council Chambers
130 S. 2nd Street, Chowchilla
Open October 31 through November 2 – 8am to 5pm
Open November 3 Election Day – 7am to 8pm
RANCHOS VOTE CENTER
Liberty High School – Theatre
12220 Road 36, Madera Ranchos
Open October 31 through November 2 – 8am to 5pm
Open November 3 Election Day – 7am to 8pm
COARSEGOLD VOTE CENTER
Foothill Church – Sanctuary
45543 Road 415, Coarsegold
Open October 31 through November 2 – 8am to 5pm
Open November 3 Election Day – 7am to 8pm
MADERA EAST VOTE CENTER
Pan Am Community Center
703 E. Sherwood Way, Madera
Open October 31 through November 2 – 8am to 5pm
Open November 3 Election Day – 7am to 8pm
MADERA SOUTH VOTE CENTER
Superintendent of Schools – Conference Room 1
1105 S. Madera Avenue, Madera
Open October 31 through November 2 – 8am to 5pm
Open November 3 Election Day – 7am to 8pm
Drop Box Locations
Madera County Government Center (Outside) Box #3-1
200 W. 4th Street, Madera
Open October 2 to November 2 – 24 hours per day
Open November 3 Election Day – 7:00am to 8:00pm
City of Chowchilla Civic Center (Outside) Box #2-1
Open October 2 to November 2 – 24 hours per day
Open November 3 Election Day – 7:00am to 8:00pm
North Fork Tribal Office (Outside) Box #5-2
33143 Road 222, North Fork
Open October 2 to November 2 – 24 hours per day
Open November 3 Election Day – 7:00am to 8:00pm
Satellite Government Center (Outside) Box #5-3
40232 Junction Drive, Oakhurst
Open October 2 to November 2 – 24 hours per day
Open November 3 Election Day – 7:00am to 8:00pm
Ranchos Branch Library (Outside) Box #1-2
37398 Berkshire Drive, Madera Ranchos
Open October 2 to November 2 – 24 hours per day
Open November 3 Election Day – 7:00am to 8:00pm
State Foods Market (Inside) Box #1-1
37405 Avenue 12 #401, Madera Ranchos
Open October 2 to November 2 – 7am to 10pm
Open November 3 Election Day – 7am to 8pm
Grocery Outlet (Inside) Box #5-1
40301 Junction Dr, Oakhurst
Open October 2 to November 2 – 7am to 9pm
Open November 3 Election Day – 7am to 8pm
Need a ride? Public Transportation is available, call:
Chowchilla Area Transit/Dial-a-Ride (559) 665-8655
Madera Area Express (MAX)/Dial-a-Ride (559) 661-7433
Madera County Connection (559) 675-7811
CADEM interactive Vote 2020 Truth Squad
It’s FINALLY time to vote and we’ve got you covered for any info you might need!
Visit: cadem.org/vote/endorsements/ to download the CADEM interactive Vote 2020 Truth Squad palm card!
Now, it’s time to finish the job. Don’t forget to VOTE!
