The purpose of the Renters Council is to act as a driving force in the development of a tenants’ rights and protections agenda within the California Democratic Party for the benefit of the 18 million Californian renters.
The Council shall promote policy and legislation consistent with our principles and support those Democratic Party office holders and officials proposing and carrying out such policies.
Running in the November General Election? Apply now for Renters Council endorsement
Candidates are invited to apply for our endorsement by filling out the form at https://forms.gle/Z7Ehy8qeQPbnqRJi9
We will do at least 2 rounds of endorsements. Applications for the first round are due Friday, July 17, 11:59pm.
Candidates who apply by the 7/17 deadline are invited to speak at our Membership Meeting on July 19. Endorsement voting by the membership will take place in late July.
Candidates running in special elections before November may contact us at cademrenterscouncil@gmail.com for details.
Renters Council Membership Meeting - Sunday, July 19, 7-9pm
Our summer membership meeting will take place two weeks before the CA Dem Party Executive Board conference. It will be online, Register/join at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ciN-oq9ZQxe1UagE1wACPw
Agenda:
- Approval of Agenda
- Approval of Minutes
- Treasurer's Report
- Secretary Report
- Regional Reports (Northern, Bay Area, Central Valley, Central Coast, Southern)
-- Action Item: Make contribution to the Protect Salinas Renters campaign to defend rent control in Salinas.
California Democratic Party Executive Board Conference - July 31-August 2, San Diego
This summer's E-Board meeting will take place in San Diego. Details are at www.cadem.org/executive-board
Renters Council 2026 Endorsements
The following candidates were endorsed during the primary and are running in the November general election.
State Senate
District 6: Sean Frame
California Insurance Commissioner
Renew your Membership for 2026
Membership Eligibility
Membership is open to all registered Democrats, as well as those who intend to register to vote as Democrats when they become eligible. If you need to re-register to vote as a Democrat, please go to https://registertovote.ca.gov/
Dues Options.
Regular Member, $10
Housing Friend, $25
Housing Patron, $50
Housing Activist, $99
We have many low income members who need a fee waiver, so if you can, please donate more!
Pay your Dues
Dues paid now cover membership for 2026 and up through the first 2027 CADEM Convention. All members have the same voting rights.
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/carent2026
We have a number of generous members that donate more than the amount or set up a monthly additional donation. You can use the same link above to make a additional contribution. There is no contribution limit. Next year is an extremely important election year and your donations will be especially helpful in us supporting candidates, rent control ordinances & events to get the renter vote out statewide.
Fee Waiver:
If dues are a financial hardship, please use the 2026 Fee Waiver membership form: https://forms.gle/9ss42XcwhjC4xcYD6
