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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Sign up Here

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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.

Sign up Here

Turn Your Rage into Action!

Virtual Phonebank for Abigal Spanberger

RSVP

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2025 Sister District & Partners National Phonebank!

Call for Two Virginia State Candidates Wednesdays and Thursdays

Sign Up Here

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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

Sign up HERE

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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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