National Democratic Convention
August 25-28, 2008 | Denver, Colorado
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California Delegates to the Convention
District-Level Delegates FINAL ALLOCATIONS
At-Large Delegates
Party Leader / Elected Official Delegates (PLEOs)
Superdelegates (Unpledged)
Total California Delegates / Alternates |
Delegates
241
81
48
71
441
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Alternates
40
22
62
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Delegate Representation Requirements
Female 50% / Male 50% (gender-balanced within one) |
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Delegate Affirmative Action Goals
Latino/Hispanic
African-American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Native American
LGBT
Persons with Disabilities
Youth Under 30 (born 8/29/78 or later)
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26%
16%
9%
1%
12%
10%
10%
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For more details: California Delegate Selection Plan (30 pages)
District-Level Caucuses were held on Sunday, April 13.
Clinton Caucus Results ½ Obama Caucus Results
Please note that both the At-Large and PLEO (Form C) Delegates are put forth by the presidential campaigns – there is no campaigning and there are no elections or caucuses held. The campaigns make their decisions with the goal of balancing the entire California delegation of 441 to reflect our state’s diversity.
Form B Application
The deadline to file a Form B application has passed.
Please note that both the PLEO and At-Large (Form B) Delegates are put forth by the presidential campaigns – there is no campaigning and there are no elections or caucuses held. The campaigns make their decisions with the goal of balancing the entire California delegation of 441 to reflect our state’s diversity.
Form C Application
The deadline to file a Form C application has passed.
PLEO Categories (in order)
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Big-City Mayors (population 250,000+) and Statewide Elected Officials
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State Legislative Leaders and State Legislators
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Other State, County and Local Elected Officials
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California Democratic Party Leaders
At present, there are 4,049 Delegate slots nationally, excluding Florida and Michigan. Democratic presidential candidates must get 2,025 Delegates to win the nomination.
Delegate Costs
There are no attendance fees for the National Convention; however all Delegates are responsible for their own expenses, including travel, lodging and meals (estimated at $2,500).
Statewide Delegation Meeting: May 18, 2008 (Location TBD)
The 241 elected District-Level Delegates will meet and confirm
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48 PLEO Delegates
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81 At-Large Delegates & 22 Alternates
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California Delegation Co-Chairs
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51 National Standing Committee Members from California (17 Credentials, 17 Platform, 17 Rules)
Superdelegates
33 Democratic National Committee (DNC) Members, 31 Congressional Members, plus the vacant Tom Lantos seat which should be filled prior to the convention, and 1 former DNC Chair, Charles Manatt. Actually, there are 35 Democrats in Congress (33 House & the vacant Lantos seat, plus Senator Boxer and Senator Feinstein) but four of our Congressional Members are also on the DNC and therefore are counted as DNC Members.
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Congressional District-Level Delegate Allocation
How a Democrat Becomes a Delegate in California 2008
California Delegate Selection Plan (30 pages)
Online Information
Find your Congressional, State Senate and Assembly Districts
About the Democratic National Convention
February 5 Primary election results
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