Take Action
The Monterey County Democrats welcome all forms of support: financial, volunteer work, or any other type. You can join phone banks for candidates or causes, help out at the Center for Change, volunteer on committees, and much more. Click the link below to email our volunteer coordinator Elena Loomis.
Other volunteer opportunities:
- Take Local and Statewide Actions with the CA Democratic Party
- Text for Democrats
- Explore More Volunteer Opportunities
Donate
Your contributions at any level helps us reach more voters by sending mailers, hosting phone banks, putting on events, supporting canvassing efforts, and so much more! Please consider making a contribution.
Vote
In Monterey County, we know how important it is for all of us to make our vote count. If you’re registered already, great! If you haven’t yet registered, use this link to get useful information and to register online via the Monterey County Elections website.
Run for Office
Thinking of running for office? We want to meet you! Please contact us to let us know.
The Monterey County Elections Office offers a great overview of important nomination papers, official forms, and campaign deadlines.
Please take the time to review the information; it may answer many questions you have regarding the rules and guidelines for running for public office.
Elections Contact
The Candidate and Campaigns Program Manager, can assist you in understanding the general rules contained in this guide and will oversee the processing of your filing documents. Greta Arevalo can be reached at (831) 796-1478 or via email at arevalog@co.monterey.ca.us. To expedite your candidacy filing, I recommend you make an appointment in advance.
The Monterey County Elections Department is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You may visit us at our office, on the web at www.montereycountyelections.us, or call us at (831) 796-1499.
Resources
Access to applicable state and local codes (Details various state regulations that govern elections at the state and local level): http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/
Fair Political Practices Commission (State Financial disclosure and filing requirements): www.fppc.ca.gov
Federal Election Commission (Federal financial reporting requirements): www.fec.gov
Monterey County Code (Describes local rules affecting local candidate activities): https://www.municode.com/library/ca/monterey _county/codes/code_of_ordinances
Ongoing Action Opportunities
Phonebank with Indivisible—Stop the Trump Tax Scam
Every Wednesday and Thursday in June, join Indivisible for a phonebank where we’ll be calling voters and connecting them directly to their Senator. Together, we’ll urge Republicans to oppose the Trump Tax Scam—a reckless GOP tax plan that prioritizes billionaires like Elon Musk while selling out working families.
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Write postcards to California and Virginia voters!
In partnership with Activate America and Grassroots Democrats, help protect our democracy.
Postcard addresses are sent out within 24-48 hours.
Turn Your Rage into Action!
Virtual Phonebank for Abigal Spanberger
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2025 Sister District & Partners National Phonebank!
Call for Two Virginia State Candidates Wednesdays and Thursdays
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#Handsoff Our Health Care Virtual Phonebank
Help mobilize constituents in CA-22 (David Valadeo), CA-40 (Young Kim) and CA-41 (Ken Calvert) to fight back against the Republican attack on our healthcare.
Thursdays, 4-7pm
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Make your Voice Heard with 5 Calls
5 Calls is the easiest and most effective way for U.S. constituents to make a political impact- https://5calls.org/
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NEW: Easy as 1, 2, 3!
Our Voices are Stronger Together
You Can Make a Difference Every Day- Start Here: Unite Monterey County
Help Wanted! Volunteer Peacekeepers needed on No Kings Day in Monterey!
Please Join Us
Please join the Monterey County Democrats at our Farm to Table Fundraiser honoring Senator Anna Caballero at the beautiful Odonata Winery on June 22nd. Featured speakers include Senator John Laird and former State Controller Betty Yee.
Purchase tickets or sponsorships HERE!
Pride 2025 is Saturday, June 28th!
March with the Monterey County Democrats in the Pride Parade which begins at 11am on Polk Street and ends a the Custom House Plaza for the Celebration 12-3pm!
Email Elena to march-erloomis@gmail.com