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 2010 General Election


August 13, 16, 17 / 6:30 - 9:30pm
Screening Committee Evening Interviews
@ Eden Area UDC, Location TBA

August 14 / 10:00am - 6:00pm
Screening Committee Evening Interviews
@ Eden Area UDC, Location TBA

August 15 / 11:00am - 6:00pm
Screening Committee Evening Interviews
@ Eden Area UDC, Location TBA

September 1 / 7:00 - 9:00pm
ACDP Regular Meeting
@ San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro

September 11 / 10:00am - 4:00pm
ACDP Endorsement Meeting
@ Eden Area UDC, Location TBA



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