Happy Election Day!  The polls in California open in a few minutes and will stay open until 8pm this evening.  If you need help finding your polling place please check out the California Democratic Party's helpful tool at this link.

In the past weeks, Los Angeles County Young Democrats have been hard at work, giving their time and money to get great Democrats elected to office.  

Below, you will find your LACYD Primary Election Guide, which has information and links to the candidates and issue campaigns endorsed by the Los Angeles County Young Democrats.

We have also included some information about election night events in the LA-area.  We hope to see you tonight!

Democratically,
Katherine Hennigan
President, Los Angeles County Young Democrats

The Los Angeles County Young Democrats have endorsed the following candidates and issues in the June 8, 2010 California Primary election.  

Please print this page out and take it with you to the polls this morning (or just have it cued up on your smart-phone so you don't waste any paper) so you know which candidates and issues Young Dems in Los Angeles support as you cast your ballot.  
 

Come celebrate primary election victories and the beginning of the main event- the fall campaign season!  

From tomorrow until the first Tuesday in November, Democrats will square off against Republicans and work to ensure that we have the majorities we need in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. to improve people's lives.  The stakes are high for the General Election and YOURhard work will be necessary if Democrats are going to win.  But that's tomorrow- tonight is for celebrating the work we have done thus far!  

Below, please find a list of some of the election night events for LACYD-endorsed candidates.  Stop by and meet fellow Democrats and watch election returns as the Democratic nominees for the general election are decided.

Jerry Brown for Governor
Club Nokia, LA Live (Downtown LA)
8pm
RSVP link

Ted Lieu for Attorney General
Manhattan Beach Marriott, Terrace Room, 1400 Parkview Ave (Manhattan Beach)
8pm
RSVP link 

Hector De La Torre for Insurance Commissioner
17421 Avalon Rd. (Carson)
9pm
To RSVP or for more information, e-mail gbuchert@earthlink.orgor call (323) 895-3240

Gil Cedillo for Assembly, Kevin De Leon for State Senate, Ricardo Lara for Assembly, John Noguez for County Assessor
J Lounge, 1119 S. Olive Street (Downtown LA)
8pm
Facebook Event Page link

Mike Gatto for Assembly
ATSE Local 80 Hall, 2520 West Olive Avenue (Burbank)
8pm
For questions and directions, please contact Roz or Erin at (818) 736-5252 or email roz@mikegatto4assembly.com

Reggie Jones-Sawyer for Assembly

The California Young Democrats Black Caucus Presents: Game Changers: A Celebration of the Founding of the CYD Black Caucus Organizing & Engaging a New Generation of Black Political Leaders

You are cordially invited to join the CYD Black Caucus for the first leg of their kick off tour on Thursday June 10th. It will be a perfect opportunity to not only meet the members of the Caucus, but connect with many young and emerging leaders from around Southern California. There will be many special guests recognizedl during the evening.

The event will be hosted at Suede Lounge, inside the Westin Bonaventure Hotel, because an occasion like this has to be celebrated right! Come expecting great people, great times, and memories you won't soon forget. 


For more information about the event or for our sponsorship opportunities, please e-mail blackcaucus@youngdems.org or call 510-415-4881. 

Apply for a Presidential appointed position with CYD!

• Webmaster
• IT Director
• Graphic Designers
• Videographers
• Legislative Analyst/CYD Legislative Committee
• Marketing and Strategic Communications Committee
• Rapid Response Committee
• Training Director
• Community Service Liaison
• Fundraising Committee
• Resolutions Committee Chair
• Regional Board Committees (Deputy Regional Director)

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact CYD Los Angeles-Area Regional Director Dante Atkins.

Our Activities Team is planning some exciting events for the remainder of the year.  See below and mark your calendars!

July 11- Our annual softball game against the San Fernando Valley Young Democrats will happen on July 11 in the San Fernando Valley.  Last year, LACYD rode an impressive offensive output to beat SFVYD 22-20.  Make sure you are around to come help us defend our title!  

For more information, please contact Activities Director Katrina Drabeck.

September 23- LACYD's biggest event of the year, the Laurel Awards, has been scheduled for September 23, 2010!  This is one of the most highly regarded political events in Los Angeles each year. This year's lineup promises to continue the tradition of providing LACYD members and supporters the opportunity to rub elbows with City, County, State and Federal decision makers as we celebrate Young Dems in Los Angeles.  More information will follow, but in the mean time, please SAVE THE DATE!

If you have any questions about the Laurel Awards, or would like to help planning the event, please contact Fundraising Chair Karla Diaz.