Vote-by-mail balloting is already underway in the California Presidential Primary that takes place on June 5th. This is the state’s very first top two primary, so it is important to cast a ballot, even though President Obama is running without opposition. Local races count too! Please take a look at our Official Voting Guide and [...]
Message From the Chair - Richelle Noroyan
Welcome to the official website of the Santa Cruz County Democratic Party! We hope you use our online community to access all of your local Democratic needs. Without question, we are at a defining moment in our nation’s history. With the election of Democrats throughout the state and our community, we have the power and ability to enact positive change. Together, we can focus on placing our communities back on track and bringing forth the ultimate Democratic principal: that every American, regardless of background, can improve their lives and the lives of others through hard work and service to their community. The idea that by working together we can enact greater changes than by acting alone and that no challenge in our community is too large if we work with a common purpose.
We hope you join us in this endeavor. Thank you for taking the time to visit our online community… we hope to meet and welcome you in the near future.
Recent News
Candidates for Supervisor Win Endorsement
Santa Cruz County Democrats endorse John Leopold, Zach Friend and Eric Hammer for supervisor. Local Dems gave their unqualified support to the three candidates at an endorsement forum held on Wednesday, April 4. After hearing from Democrats running for supervisor in the upcoming June primary election, members of the Santa Cruz County Democratic Central Committee [...]
Read Candidate Statements
In the run up to the Democratic Party’s Endorsement Forum on April 4th at 7pm at the Live Oak Senior Center at 7pm, candidates have been asked to respond to a series of questions. All candidates who have identified themselves as Democrats may seek party endorsement. Their answers are posted here, responses will be posted [...]
We endorse Occupy Wall Street movement
At their monthly meeting on October 26th, the Santa Cruz County Democratic Central Committee unanimously endorsed a resolution in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement, which has spread across the nation.
Members agreed that OWS protesters are drawing attention to the same problems that Democrats are also struggling to resolve, like income inequality, lack of [...]
New Officers Elected
Santa Cruz County Democrats elected Richelle Noroyan as chair and a new slate of officers for the upcoming year at their meeting on Wednesday, July 27. New officers of the Santa Cruz County Democratic Party include: Richelle Noroyan, chair; Fran Church, vice chair; Ricardo de la Cruz, treasurer; and Pat Manning, recording secretary.
Ms. Noroyan served as [...]
Video Link To California’s Budget: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
The California Budget was the subject of the first Democratic Dialogue, featuring Santa Cruz County Treasurer Fred Keely and Mayor Ryan Coonerty as the speakers.  This session was video tapped for Community Television.  It was a very informative session that continues to plague the state. If you are interested at viewing the discussion you can [...]
Judy Warner Receives Democrat of the Year Award
Santa Cruz Democrats recognized the numerous contributions and accomplishments of “Democrat of the Year” Judy Warner at the annual celebration at the Kuumba Jazz Center on May 20, 2011. Judy was honored by her peers as well as elected officials that included Congressman Sam Farr, State Senator Joe Simitian, Assemblyman Bill Monning, Assemblyman Luis Alejo, [...]
Democratic Dialogue # 2: Technology’s Impact on the Grass Roots Video Link
This successful workshop was the second in a series of Democratic Dialogues and featured Raven Brooks from Netroots Nation and writer Spencer Critchley, focusing on the impact of technology on politics. The discussion centered on the many available technologies for use in this modern age and how it can be used effectively in politics to [...]
