The Davis Democratic Club is an official Democratic Party organization in Yolo County. Quite simply, we have everything in place to hit the ground running during critical election years. Welcome to 2026!
Latest News and Events
To be more timely, we will be posting here instead of sending out a monthly newsletter.
By G Richard Yamagata, 2/3/2026
We will be holding a meeting in March to elect the club's new board members.
The Slate of Officers nominated by the DDC Board are:
President: Oliver Snow
Vice President: Rick Gonzales
Secretary: Jan Agee
Membership: Gary Hopkins
Treasurer: Ameer Alswaf
Corresponding Secretary: Giles Giovinazzi
Publicity: Giles Giovinazzi
Importantly Functional Offices that are voted upon by the elected executive board:
Communications: G Richard Yamagata
Web site: Keith vonBorstel
Newsletter: Vacant
Nationwide Shutdown, January 2026
Based on reports from January 2026, a "nationwide shutdown" or "general strike" is planned for Friday, January 23, 2026, primarily focused on protesting the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the broader policies of the Trump administration.
The Love Your Elders and Electeds event scheduled for February 15 has been cancelled.
Due to the upswing of influenza and COVID-19 infections we have decided to postpone the event until later in the year.
2026 California Primary Election
2026 primary elections is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to shape the future of our community. Primaries decide who makes it onto the ballot in November, which means your voice matters before the big election even begins.
By showing up and casting a vote, you help choose the leaders and ideas that best reflect your values, strengthen democracy, and keep our system accountable. If you want change—or want to protect what matters to you—this is where it starts.
Primary Election Date
June 2, 2026 — California’s statewide primary, conducted under the state’s nonpartisan “top‑two” system.
Because of circumstances beyond his control, Stephen Souza has to step back from the club and will not be running for a 10th term as president of the Davis Democratic Club.
Davis Democratic Club celebrates 75 years of democracy with Good Food, Good Drinks & Good Company
About 55 people attended the DDC barbeque on Oct. 26 at the Souza residence. Richard Yamagata and Joseph Weisenberg manned the BBQ, cooking burgers, chicken and bockwurst. There were lots of side dishes, delicious cake and other desserts. The Davis College Democrats helped with setup and takedown. We raised $3,600.