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:
- Canvass with Us
- Text for Democrats
- Phone Bank with Cadem
- Phone Bank Locally
- Get Prop 50 Yard Signs Here
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. To expedite your candidacy filing, we 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 the office, explore their website, or call (831) 796-1499.
Resources
Fair Political Practices Commission (State Financial disclosure and filing requirements): https://www.fppc.ca.gov/
Federal Election Commission (Federal financial reporting requirements): https://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
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.
https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-a-h/elections/home
Municipal Codes: https://library.municode.com/ca/monterey_county/codes/code_of_ordinances
Ongoing Action Opportunities
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!
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