On Thursday, October 1, 2026, the Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee took the following actions:

• Endorsed
  • Franklin McKinley School Board Trustee Rudy Rodriguez
• Heard
  • First Reading:
    • Consolidated Changes to Local Housing Plank
    • proposed by the Ad Hoc Committee on Housing and Homelessness
  • Report on Democratic Victory Dinner, Oct 2
  • Campaign Update
    • Tabling/Outreach
    • Neighborhood Captains
    • Buses to Central Valley
    • Endorsed Local Candidates
  • Reports
    • Officers and Directors
    • Clubs
  • Announcements
    • Democratic Victory Dinner
      • Friday, October 2, 2026, sccdp.org/tickets or
      • sccdp.org/ads
• Executive Board Meeting
  • October 21, 2026, at 6pm
• Adjournment in Memory of Byron Sher

Don’t miss out on your last chance for tickets! SVAPADC’s 30th Anniversary Gala is next Friday, September 25 and we’re excited to honor and recognize three extraordinary awardees as we mark 30 years of AANHPI impact and leadership in Santa Clara County.

This year’s awardees represent the best of us — showcasing the scale of AANHPI civic engagement, the new generation’s commitment to progressive values and how far our community has come.

Hon. Ash Kalra
State Assemblymember (D-25)

Services, Immigrant Rights & Empowerment Network (SIREN)
Community-based nonprofit

Andrae Wara-Macapinlac
Board Member, Silicon Valley Asian Pacific American Democratic Club

This year’s distinguished awardees represent the leadership, service, and dedication that have shaped our community. Join us to celebrate their accomplishments and the lasting impact they continue to make as we look toward the next 30 years.

EVENT DETAILS

Friday, September 25, 2026

🥂Cocktail reception begins at 5:00 PM

Tickets are selling quickly, and space is limited. Don’t miss this milestone celebration and an unforgettable conversation with some of Silicon Valley’s most accomplished civic and community leaders.

GET TICKETS 

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

In Solidarity, 

Silicon Valley Asian Pacific American Democratic Club
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You’re Invited!

Join the Santa Clara County Democratic Party for its 35th Annual Fundraiser & Democratic Victory Dinner with our Special Guest U. S. Senator Alex Padilla.

Friday, October 2, 2026
No host cocktails @ 5:30 PM, dinner @ 7 PM sharp!

Imperial Ballroom, Signia by Hilton
170 S Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113

Democratic Victory Dinner 2026 tickets
sccdp.org/tickets

Purchase Dinner Program ads
sccdp.org/ads

Sponsorship Levels (all levels include table of 10, preferential seating, and recognition in our program and at the event):

• Blue Tsunami Sponsor: $10,000
  • Table of 10, full page program ad, recognition at the event, and 10 tickets to our VIP reception
• Blue Wave Sponsor: $5,000
  • Table of 10, 1/2 page program ad, recognition at the event, and 5 tickets to our VIP reception
• Deep Blue Sponsor: $3,000
  • Table of 10, 1/4 page program ad, recognition at the event, and 2 tickets to our VIP reception
• True Blue Sponsor: $2,000
  • Table of 10 plus recognition at the event
• VIP Individual Ticket: $250
  • Includes preferential seating
• Regular Individual Ticket: $200
• Young Democrat: $150
  • under age 40

Sponsor early to receive additional recognition in our promotional communications!

Tickets/Sponsorship payments by check (see above for link to donate/sponsor online):

Santa Clara County United Democratic Campaign
PO Box 1139
Los Altos CA 94023

FEC ID# C00231076; FPPC ID# 871053.  Physical address for reporting, if needed, is 2901 Moorpark Ave, Suite 110, San Jose, CA 95128.

On Thursday, September 3, 2026, the Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee took the following actions:

• Adopted
  • Resolution Reaffirming Support for the Rule of Law and the Protection of Indigenous Assyrians in Iraq
• Endorsed
  • Positions on Local Measures, listed below
    • Measure D, NO
    • Measure E, YES
    • Measure F, YES
    • Measure J, YES
    • Measures M through R, YES
    • ( Note: Regional Measure RTM already endorsed by SCCDP )
• Heard
  • Review of procedural rules for endorsement
  • Report of Endorsement Committee recommendations
• Endorsed
  • Candidates as listed below
• Adjournment

We’re knocking on doors, and we need you with us!

Join us for our Canvassing Kickoff on Sunday, September 13 at 10:00 AM at Capitol Park as we launch the next phase of our campaign to re-elect Peter Ortiz.

📅 Sunday, September 13
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Capitol Park, 800 Peter Pan Ave. San José, CA 95116

Join elected officials, community leaders, and volunteers as we knock on doors and talk directly with District 5 voters. No experience necessary, we’ll provide everything you need.

Help Us Start September Strong

We have a long way to go before Election Day, and we need the resources to win.

Your contribution helps us reach voters, organize volunteers, print campaign materials, and keep our operation going strong through November.

Donate

Whether you can give $800, $500, $250, $100, or whatever you can afford, every contribution makes a difference.

Let’s start September strong and win this together!

In solidarity,
Team Peter Ortiz