Summary of Endorsement Rules and Procedures
- The Alameda County Democratic Party (ACDP) only endorses Democrats
- The ACDP does not endorse more candidates than seats to be filled
- Candidates are placed on consent by two-thirds vote of the full membership of the Screening Committee
- To be considered for endorsement, a candidate must be placed on consent or be nominated for endorsement by a member of the Central Committee
- Any member of the Central Committee may pull a candidate from consent
- Candidates must be nominated for endorsement or pulled from consent no later than seven days before the Endorsement Meeting
- Voting on candidates pulled from consent or nominated by members will occur at the Endorsement Meeting
- Endorsement is by consent, or by 60% vote of the members present and voting at the Endorsement Meeting
Key Dates For 2008 General Election
August 15, 18, 19 / 6:00 - 9:30pm
Screening Committee Evening Interviews
@ Eden Area UDC, 1139 A Street, Hayward
August 16, 17 / 10:00am - 5:00pm
Screening Committee Evening Interviews
@ Eden Area UDC, 1139 A Street, Hayward
September 3 / 7:00 - 9:00pm
ACDP Regular Meeting
@ San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro
September 13 / 10:00am - 4:00pm
ACDP Endorsement Meeting
@ Eden Area UDC, 1139 A Street, Hayward
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