The Davis Democratic Club is an official Democratic Party organization in Yolo County. Quite simply, we have everything in place to hit the ground running during critical election years. Welcome to 2026!
Latest News and Events - Special Voting Information
To be keep you current, we will be posting here instead of sending out a monthly newsletter.
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Avoid the USPS — Hand Deliver Your Ballot
There is growing concern that mail-in ballots may not receive timely postmarks or delivery through the USPS. In California mail is now routed through a limited number of regional processing hubs, and mail sent from more distant areas may not be postmarked until the following day.
Because ballots must be postmarked on time in order to count, delays in processing could create problems for voters.
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2026 California Primary Election
2026 primary elections are one of the simplest and most powerful ways to shape the future of our community. Primaries decide who makes it onto the ballot in November, which means your voice matters before the big election even begins.
By showing up and casting a vote, you help choose the leaders and ideas that best reflect your values, strengthen democracy, and keep our system accountable. If you want change—or want to protect what matters to you—this is where it starts.
Primary Election Date
June 2, 2026 — California’s statewide primary is conducted under the state’s nonpartisan “top‑two” system.
Click here to read all the details
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How can California voters prevent a split vote that could result in two Republicans on the governor’s ballot?
Voting begins this week but does that mean we should rush to get our ballots returned ASAP? Perhaps not. The Governor’s race seems to be solidifying but there’s another debate this week and there are still too many candidates with active campaigns and no real chance to finish in the top two: Antonio Villaraigosa, Tony Thurmond and Matt Mahan.
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The new year starts a new year for the Davis Democratic Club. It is time to renew your membership for this year. We now have a new web site and our Facebook, X, and Bluesky accounts are going strong making our views known to everyone.
This is also an election year and we will be supporting our local, state and national candidates.
We are working to get control of the House and Senate to stop the President. Your support will help us with this project.
We need your help this year.
Thanks,
Gary Hopkins
Membership Chair
Davis Democratic Club
Where to Vote, Where to Drop Off Your Ballot
Outdoor drop boxes open 24/7
UC Davis Campus, 282 Tennis Court Lane, Davis
Davis City Hall, 23 Russell Boulevard, Davis
Indoor drop boxes currently open
Nugget Markets, open 6AM to 10PM
Vote Centers
Open May 23 – June 1: 10 am – 6 pm, and Election Day, June 2: 7 am – 8 pm
Veterans Memorial Center- Multipurpose Room, 203 E 14th Street, Davis
Emerson Junior High School - Indoor Commons 1, 2121 Calaveras Avenue, Davis
Montgomery Elementary School - Multipurpose Room, 1441 Danbury Street, Davis
* NEW LOCATION * UC Davis ARC - Meeting Room 1, 760 Orchard Road, Davis
* NEW LOCATION * UC Davis Conference Center – Ballrooms A, B, & C, 550 Alumni Lane, Davis
References
California State Elections and Voter Information: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections
Yolo County Elections: https://ace.yolocounty.gov/35/Elections
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The VERBS Fundraiser for Swing District Congressman Adam Gray (CA-13) on May 29th
Join Davis and Yolo County Democrats in supporting Adam Gray in his key re-election fight for California's 13th Congressional District.
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Davis Democratic Club Board Recommendations for June 2nd, 2026 Primary Election
The Davis Democratic Club Board adopted the following recommendations at our May meeting earlier this month.