"The California Democratic Party 2026 State Convention took place February 20-22 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. It is the premier gathering of Democratic leaders, elected officials, activists, organizers, and community members from across the state. The annual convention brings together voices from every region of California to shape the future of the party and advance shared priorities."
"Notable this year was the endorsement of State Senator Scott Wiener for Congress. He is running for the seat currently held by Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. Conversely, the Party declined to endorse any candidate for California governor. Representative Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) received the highest number of delegate votes (24%), but that was far from the required 60% threshold to secure the endorsement."
The California Democratic Party held its 2026 State Convention February 20-22 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, bringing together Democratic leaders, elected officials, activists, and community members from across the state. The convention serves as the premier gathering to shape the party's future and advance shared priorities. A significant endorsement this year was State Senator Scott Wiener's candidacy for Congress, seeking the seat held by Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. However, the party declined to endorse any gubernatorial candidate. Representative Eric Swalwell received the highest delegate vote percentage at 24%, substantially below the 60% threshold needed for endorsement. The convention occurred days before President Trump's State of the Union address, with attention now focused on the November 3, 2026 midterm elections.
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