In The NEWS

October 15, 2026

No Kings 4.0 on October 17: 11am to 1pm
PDI VOTE TRACKER
Help Dr. Pan Defeat Kiley in CD6
Important Voting Messages & Endorsements
Upcoming Events Calendar
Flyer:
No Kings 4.0: Vote Early! 
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Let's Have BIG Crowds
in Mt. Shasta & Yreka!

No Kings 4.0 - Make A Plan to VOTE EARLY!
Saturday, October 17th - 11am to 1pm

On October 17, No Kings 4.0: Vote Early will launch a day of coordinated, nonpartisan action across the country to drive early voting. The Siskiyou Resistance Coalition will be planning activities for this day.  Below are the details and there is a flyer at the end of this email. 
 

NO KINGS 4.0: VOTE EARLY!!!

Saturday, October 17th 11am to 1pm

Mount Shasta: 310 W. Lake Street
Yreka: 810 S. Main Street
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Political Data Inc (PDI) VOTE TRACKER
 

Want to find out how many people have voted in the this election?  You can, using the PDI Vote Tracker.  Simply sign up for the election area (county, statewide, district) that you want to track by going to this link:
https://tracker.politicaldata.com/subscribe

• You will be able to get a text or email or both for all of your trackers.

• The trackers will come as soon as the data is in the system – so if you’ve got an Assembly race in Siskiyou County, that one will come as soon as Siskiyou County has updated, while your statewide will come as soon as we are done with all counties for the day.

• You can see the breakdown for the current election, and then also see a comparison to the past similar election – in this case we will have comparison to the 2022 General.

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Help Dr. Pan Defeat Kiley in CD6

 

Help FLIP CD6!  Dr. Pan is running against Kevin Kiley - a Trump Republican who changed to Independent to get elected.  Dr. Pan is a Pediatrician, UC Davis educator, former State Assembly member (2010–2014), and former State Senator (2014–2022) representing the Sacramento region.

There are only 21 days until the election. Sign up today and help elect Dr. Pan and flip the House in November! Here are the ways you can help the Democratic Party elect Dr. Pan:

• Wednesday, Oct 21 at 5:30-7:30 - Phone bank with Dr. Pan at campaign headquarters in Natomas. Eat pizza and call voters. RSVP HERE.

• Thursday, Oct 22 at 10am - Phone bank with Senator Alex Padilla at the campaign office in Natomas. We will call seniors to ensure they return their ballots. RSVP HERE.

• Sunday, Oct 25 at 9:30am & 1pm - Meet DCCC chair Suzan DelBene and hear about the DCCC strategy to flip the House. After your morning canvassing shift, or before your afternoon shift, have pizza and meet the DCCC chair. RSVP HERE. 

 

Weekly Events
Canvassing: The shifts below are for anyone who needs training, turf and door hangers. If you have already been trained, you are more than welcome to canvass any day of the week. Respond to this email with any questions. 

• Sacramento County - RSVP HERE

• Placer County -  RSVP HERE

Phone Banking:

• Every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday - RSVP HERE.

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IMPORTANT VOTING MESSAGES:

1. You should have received your ballot this week!  If you did not get it, you can check with the Siskiyou County Clerk's Office by calling 530-842-8086.
2. If you are returning your mail-in ballot, it is postage-free!  And, you can drop it off at the Siskiyou County Clerk's Office (311 4th St Rm 201, Yreka). There is a drop box in front of the building and the office is open M-F  9am to noon and 1pm-4pm.  You can also return it on November 3rd at a polling place.
3. If you are voting in-person on election day, click on this link for a list of polling places: Siskiyou County Polling Locations

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Here are the Endorsements from

the California Democratic Party
 

For the upcoming November 3rd ballot, we are voting on statewide candidates and propositions.  In addition, we will vote for our Congressional and Assembly District representatives as well as some local offices to include school boards and city councils. Below are the endorsed candidates for the Statewide offices and the voting recommendations for the Propositions from the California Democratic Party.

 

Governor: Xavier Becerra | Lieutenant Governor: Fiona Ma |
Attorney General: Rob Bonta | Secretary of State: Shirley Weber |
Controller: Malia Cohen | Treasurer: Eleni Kounalakis |
Insurance Commissioner: Ben Allen |
Superintendent of Public Instruction: Richard Barrera |
Board of Equalization District 1: Nelson Esparza |

CA Congressional District 2 - Jared Huffman
CA Assembly District 1 - Dianna Margaret James

Below are the propositions with the CADEM recommendation on each.  Click on the name of the proposition for the full text.

• Proposition 1: YES | Authorizes Bonds for Housing Affordability Programs. Legislative Statute. (PDF)

• Proposition 2: YES | Increases State’s Rainy Day Fund. Legislative Constitutional Amendment. (PDF)

• Proposition 3: YES | Provides Permanent Funding for Schools and Health Care by Extending Existing Tax on High Incomes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. (PDF)

• Proposition 4: YES  Repeals Prohibition Against Public Funding of Election Campaigns. Legislative Statute. (PDF)

• Proposition 5: YES |  Changes Recall Election Process for Statewide Officers. Legislative Constitutional Amendment. (PDF)

• Proposition 37: YES | Creates Loan Program for Middle-Income Buyers of Qualified New Homes. Initiative Statute. (PDF)

• Proposition 38: YES | Authorizes Bonds for Immunology Medical Research. Initiative Statute. (PDF)

• Proposition 39: NO | Prohibits Citizens from Voting Unless They Present Government-Issued Identification. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. (PDF)

• Proposition 40: YES | Imposes One-Time Tax on Certain Taxpayers. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute. (PDF)

• Proposition 41: NO | Prohibits New State Taxes That Exclude Revenues from State Spending Limit. Requires Audits for New State Special Taxes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. (PDF)

• Proposition 42: NO | Prohibits New State Personal Property Taxes and Certain Retroactive State Taxes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. (PDF)

• Proposition 43: NO | Limits Voters’ Ability to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services. Legislative Constitutional Amendment. (PDF)

• Proposition 44: NO |  Requires Community Health Clinics Spend 90% Of Revenue on Program Services. Initiative Statute. (PDF)

• Proposition 45: NO |  Modifies Environmental Review for Certain Projects. Initiative Statute. (PD

You can find background on our local candidates: Dianna James for Assembly and Jared Huffman for Congress on line.    For DIANNA:   diannajamesad1.com or follow Dianna on Facebook and on Instagram: Dianna James for Assembly. and for JARED: jaredhuffman.com of follow Jared on Facebook or BlueSky

Need a Dianna James sign?  We have some available - send an email to siskiyoudems@gmail.com

 

The State of California also provides several on-line services to help us in voting.  Here's a summary on how to use them:

Register to Vote On-line: Have you changed your address? Or do you need to register to vote for the first time?  It's easy.  Go to the CA Secretary of State's website: registertovote.ca.gov   to register or change your information.

Are you already registered to vote?  You can check your voter registration status by visiting:  voterstatus.sos.ca.gov  If you cannot find your registration, contact the Siskiyou County Clerk's office at by calling 530-842-8086. 

Do you want to track your ballot?  You can track if your ballot has been received and if it has been counted by signing up on this website:  wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov

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Coming Up in October/November

 

Saturday, October 17 - No Kings 4.0  - 11am to 1pm
Locations: Mount Shasta: 310 W. Lake Street and Yreka: 810 S. Main Street

Saturday, October 17 - Peace Through Action Postcards - 1pm to 3pm
Location: Mt. Shasta City Park, Dance Hall Building
Send a message to registered voters who have not voted in recent elections!  Cynthia signed up to get ANOTHER 1,000 names and addresses. Come to the Oct. 17 event, OR Email Cynthia if you want to pick up a pack of 10 or 20 postcards to complete on your own!!!   peacethroughaction2025@gmail.com
 

Wednesday, October 21 -  DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE SISKIYOU COUNTY, 6pm to 7:30pm on ZOOM 
 

Tuesday, November 3 - ELECTION DAY!

Tuesday, November 10 - SISKIYOU DEMOCRATS GRASSROOTS MEETING, 6pm to 7pm on ZOOM.

Wednesday, November 18-  DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE SISKIYOU COUNTY, 6pm to 7:30pm on ZOOM

 

Visit our Siskiyou Democrats website for more information:

 siskiyoudemocrats.org

 

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In The NEWS
October 7, 2026

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Everything You Need to Know About Your Ballot
No Kings 4.0 on October 17: 11am to 1pm
Upcoming Events Calendar
Some Notes...

Flyers:
No Kings 4.0: Vote Early! 
Voting Myths & Facts
Frequently Asked Questions About Voting
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IMPORTANT VOTING MESSAGES:

1. You should receive your ballot this week!  If you did not get it, you can check with the Siskiyou County Clerk's Office by calling 530-842-8086. 
2. If you are returning your mail-in ballot, it is postage-free!  And, you can drop it off at the Siskiyou County Clerk's Office (311 4th St Rm 201, Yreka). There is a drop box in front of the building and the office is open M-F  9am to noon and 1pm-4pm.  You can also return it on November 3rd at a polling place.
3. If you are voting in-person on election day, click on this link for a list of polling places: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place 

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Here are the Endorsements from the California Democratic Party: 
 

For the upcoming November 3rd ballot, we are voting on statewide candidates and propositions.  In addition, we will vote for our Congressional and Assembly District representatives as well as some local offices to include school boards and city councils. Below are the endorsed candidates for the Statewide offices and the voting recommendations for the Propositions from the California Democratic Party.

Governor: Xavier Becerra | Lieutenant Governor: Fiona Ma |
Attorney General: Rob Bonta | Secretary of State: Shirley Weber |
Controller: Malia Cohen | Treasurer: Eleni Kounalakis |
Insurance Commissioner: Ben Allen |
Superintendent of Public Instruction: Richard Barrera |
Board of Equalization District 1: Nelson Esparza |

CA Congressional District 2 - Jared Huffman
CA Assembly District 1 - Dianna Margaret James

Below are the propositions with the CADEM recommendation on each.  Click on the name of the proposition for the full text.
Proposition 1: YES | Authorizes Bonds for Housing Affordability Programs. Legislative Statute. (PDF)
Proposition 2: YES | Increases State’s Rainy Day Fund. Legislative Constitutional Amendment. (PDF)
Proposition 3: YES | Provides Permanent Funding for Schools and Health Care by Extending Existing Tax on High Incomes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. (PDF)
Proposition 4: YES  Repeals Prohibition Against Public Funding of Election Campaigns. Legislative Statute. (PDF)
Proposition 5: YES |  Changes Recall Election Process for Statewide Officers. Legislative Constitutional Amendment. (PDF)
Proposition 37: YES | Creates Loan Program for Middle-Income Buyers of Qualified New Homes. Initiative Statute. (PDF)
Proposition 38: YES | Authorizes Bonds for Immunology Medical Research. Initiative Statute. (PDF)
Proposition 39: NO | Prohibits Citizens from Voting Unless They Present Government-Issued Identification. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. (PDF)
Proposition 40: YES | Imposes One-Time Tax on Certain Taxpayers. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute. (PDF)
Proposition 41: NO | Prohibits New State Taxes That Exclude Revenues from State Spending Limit. Requires Audits for New State Special Taxes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. (PDF)
Proposition 42: NO | Prohibits New State Personal Property Taxes and Certain Retroactive State Taxes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. (PDF)
Proposition 43: NO | Limits Voters’ Ability to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services. Legislative Constitutional Amendment. (PDF)
Proposition 44: NO |  Requires Community Health Clinics Spend 90% Of Revenue on Program Services. Initiative Statute. (PDF)
Proposition 45: NO |  Modifies Environmental Review for Certain Projects. Initiative Statute. (PD
You can find background on our local candidates: Dianna James for Assembly and Jared Huffman for Congress on line.    For DIANNA:   diannajamesad1.com or follow Dianna on Facebook and on Instagram: Dianna James for Assembly. and for JARED: jaredhuffman.com of follow Jared on Facebook or BlueSky
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More Voting Information...

Do you have questions about voting this year? 
The California Democratic Party has put together two documents "Myths and Facts" and "FAQ" about voting which are at the end of this email.  They are an excellent read and will hopefully answer some questions you have.

The California Democratic Party also has a great flyer entitled "California Voting Rights" which provides lots of great information.  You can access this flyer on the CADEM webpage: November 3 General Election Resources (look under "Voter Resources").

The State of California also provides several on-line services to help us in voting.  Here's a summary on how to use them:

Register to Vote On-line: Have you changed your address? Or do you need to register to vote for the first time?  It's easy.  Go to the CA Secretary of State's website:  registertovote.ca.gov  to register or change your information.

Are you already registered to vote?  You can check your voter registration status by visiting:  voterstatus.sos.ca.gov  If you cannot find your registration, contact the Siskiyou County Clerk's office at by calling 530-842-8086. 

Do you want to track your ballot?  You can track if your ballot has been received and if it has been counted by signing up on this website:  wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov

More Voting Information from the California Democratic Party (CADEM)

 

MYTH VS. FACT
Myth: Drop boxes used by election officials to collect returned vote-by-mail ballots can be easily tampered with, stolen, or destroyed.
Fact: State and federal law prohibit tampering with the election process. Drop boxes are therefore under heavy safeguards, including high-grade metal construction, ground bolts, tamper-evident seals, minimal insertion slots, locks, and water/fireproof materials. They are typically placed in public locations with 24-hour video surveillance.
 
Myth: You cannot hand your ballot to someone else to drop off in a ballot drop-box.
Fact: Anyone may return your ballot for you, as long as they do not get paid on a per-ballot basis. Make sure the back of the envelope is properly filled out.
 
Myth: You cannot register to vote after the deadline.
Fact: California allows in-person, same-day registration. You can register to vote and cast your ballot on the same day at any polling location in your county. Here is the information: 1) Register Online or Postmark by October 19, 2026 or 2) You can “conditionally” register and vote at your county elections office or polling place after the 15-day voter registration deadline.
 
Myth: If I leave something blank on my ballot, my ballot won’t be counted.
Fact: If a voter doesn’t make a choice for a particular race, no vote is recorded for that race only. The rest of the ballot still counts! You can vote for as many or as few races on your ballot as you choose.
 
Myth: Provisional ballots are only counted if there is a close race.
Fact: In California, provisional ballots serve as a fail-safe method of ensuring all voters who show up to the polls can cast a ballot. ALL eligible provisional ballots are counted. County elections officials carefully check every provisional ballot to ensure the voter was registered and did not cast a second ballot elsewhere.
 
Myth: California return envelopes were designed with holes to allow election officials to peek inside and toss out ballots.
Fact: It is against state and federal law for election officials to tamper with the election process, including “tossing out” ballots. Holes in the envelope were designed to help visually impaired voters know where to sign their official ballot envelopes and to help election officials ensure each ballot has been extracted from the envelope without inspecting the ballot.
 
Myth: Californians with a felony background are prohibited from voting in the state’s elections.
Fact: A person with a criminal history can register to vote unless they are currently serving a state or federal prison term for a felony conviction. Those on parole, probation, supervised release, or in a local detention facility are eligible. Upon release, voting rights are automatically restored. Visit RegisterToVote.ca.gov or complete a paper registration form to re-register.
 
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How do I register to vote?
A: You can register at registertovote.ca.gov, or by completing a paper application (which can be picked up from the county elections office or mailed to you upon request to your county elections office). Eligible applicants are automatically registered at the DMV; to check if you are registered, visit iwillvote.com.
 
Q: I haven’t registered to vote yet – can I still vote?
A: Yes. On or before October 19th, you can register online or by mail and still receive your ballot in the mail. After October 20th, you can register in-person through November 3 Election Day at your county elections office or local polling place.

Q: I’m not sure I can vote because I have past felony convictions.
A: You cannot vote if you are currently serving a state or federal prison term for the conviction of a felony in a state prison, federal prison, or (under certain circumstances) local detention facility. Once you have finished serving your term, your right to vote is restored; you must then register to vote.

Q: Do I need to request a vote-by-mail ballot?
A: Nope! All active registered California voters are automatically mailed a ballot, starting October 5th.

Q: If I want to vote by mail, when do I need to return my ballot?
A: Mail-in ballots should be returned as soon as possible! Your ballot needs to be postmarked by November 3 Election Day in order to be counted. We recommend dropping it in your mailbox or at the post office as soon as possible, no postage required. And don’t forget to sign your ballot envelope!

Q: What should I do if I have not received my ballot in the mail?
A: Mail-in ballots are mailed to all registered voters starting on October 5th. If you have not received your ballot in the mail by October 16th, call your county elections office immediately. If you registered to vote after October 5th, you should expect your ballot within 5 days of the county receiving and processing your registration. You can track your ballot status at iwillvote.com.

Q: Can I vote in-person if I received my ballot in the mail?
A: Yes. Find your polling place at iwillvote.com. If you have your vote-by-mail ballot, be sure to bring it with you!

Q: Do I need to bring anything to vote in-person at a polling location / vote center?
A: You should bring the ballot that you received in the mail to your polling place or vote center if you have it. If you do not have your ballot, you will be provided a provisional ballot to vote. If you are a first-time voter who didn’t provide ID when registering, you also need to bring a valid ID; otherwise you won’t be asked for ID.

Q: How do I find my Election Day polling location / vote center?
A: You can find the closest official ballot drop-box, polling place, or vote center by visiting iwillvote.com. If you live in a Voter’s Choice Act county (includes Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, Merced, Stanislaus, Fresno, Madera, Kings, Sacramento, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer), you can go to any vote center in the county; for all other counties, in-person voting can be done at your assigned polling place.

Q: Where can I drop off my mail-in ballot in-person?
A: You can drop it off at the official ballot drop-box, county clerk's office or polling location in the state, any time before 8:00PM on November 3, Election Day.

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No Kings 4.0 - Make A Plan to VOTE EARLY!
Saturday, October 17th - 11am to 1pm

On October 17, No Kings 4.0: Vote Early will launch a day of coordinated, nonpartisan action across the country to drive early voting. The Siskiyou Resistance Coalition will be planning activities for this day.  Below are the details! 
NO KINGS 4.0: VOTE EARLY!!!
Saturday, October 17th 11am to 1pm
Mount Shasta: 310 W. Lake Street
Yreka: 810 S. Main Street
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Coming Up in October/November
 
Saturday, October 10: CADEM Statewide Day of Action!   The California Democratic Party is working with local Democrats on a statewide day of action.  We will be participating by distributing endorsement cards in WEED on Saturday, October 10 at 9am to meet at Bel Air Park along College Avenue!
 
Tuesday, October 13 - SISKIYOU DEMOCRATS GRASSROOTS MEETING, 6pm to 7pm on ZOOM 
 
Saturday, October 17 - No Kings 4.0  - 11am to 1pm
Locations: Mount Shasta: 310 W. Lake Street and Yreka: 810 S. Main Street

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Saturday, October 17 - Peace Through Action Postcards - 1pm to 3pm
Location: Mt. Shasta City Park, Dance Hall Building
Send a message to registered voters who have not voted in recent elections!  Cynthia signed up to get ANOTHER 1,000 names and addresses. Come to the Oct. 17 event, OR Email Cynthia if you want to pick up a pack of 10 or 20 postcards to complete on your own!!!   peacethroughaction2025@gmail.com
 
Wednesday, October 21 -  DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE SISKIYOU COUNTY, 6pm to 7:30pm on ZOOM 

Tuesday, November 3 - ELECTION DAY!

 

Tuesday, November 10 - SISKIYOU DEMOCRATS GRASSROOTS MEETING, 6pm to 7pm on ZOOM 

 

Wednesday, November 18-  DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE SISKIYOU COUNTY, 6pm to 7:30pm on ZOOM 
 
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SOME NOTES:
A Suggestion from One of our Scott Valley Postcard Writers
Some of you may have received $90 from Trump for a "Medicare reimbursement".  Many think it is a way to "buy a vote for Republicans".  Our Scott Valley writer suggested that if it is possible for you, to use the $90 to support one of the swing state Democrats for US Senate or House - so the opposite of what Trump wanted! (They are supporting Talarico for Senate in Texas)

 

Visit our Siskiyou Democrats website for more information:siskiyoudemocrats.org

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In The NEWS
September 22, 2026

Election In 42 Days: 
GOTV Activities, Important Voting Info & CADEM Endorsements
No Kings 4.0 on October 17
Peace Through Action Postcards
Fun Time in Weed - Siskiyou Dems Dinner A Huge Success!
Upcoming Events Calendar
Flyers:
Help Get-Out-The-Vote
No Kings 4.0: Vote Early!
Voting Myths & Facts
Frequently Asked Questions About Voting
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The Election Is In 42 Days:
Help "Get Out the Vote" (GOTV)

There are lots of questions about mail-in ballots with what is taking place in the courts.  This past week, the Supreme Court ruled that the Post Office cannot "screen" ballots through a federal database, so our ballots will be delivered as they have been in the past. 

Help Get-Out-The-Vote:  We will be receiving our mail-in ballots around October 5th.  It is important for all Democrats to VOTE EARLY in the November 3rd election.  You can help by contacting your friends and family and encouraging them to vote early!  Voting is critical this year - we need to win big!  So, when you get your mail-in ballot, take a few minutes to fill it out (if you have questions, you can look at the CADEM endorsements below) or you can send us an email at siskiyoudems@gmail.com.

And, beyond your own vote, you can encourage others to vote early.  Butte County has developed a handout with instructions on how you can do this.  It is located at the end of this email in the "Flyers" section.

Canvassers Needed!  We are distributing 3,000 endorsement cards in the next few weeks and REALLY need your help.  Most of you know these cards are an important way to encourage voting and promote our local candidates.  We want to complete this task by mid October.  Remember, you don’t have to walk it all in one day.  Here are the details for our canvassing in Siskiyou County:

 

Friday/Saturday/Sunday- September 25, 26, 27  - MOUNT SHASTA Canvassing - We will meet at Rays in Mt. Shasta at 9am.  Alice Rogers will provide you with training, assign you an area to walk, and pair you up with another canvasser.   

Friday/Saturday/Sunday - October 2, 3, 4 - YREKA Canvassing - We will meet at the Yreka Library parking lot at 9am.  Robin Richards will provide you with training, assign you an area to walk and pair you up with another canvasser.   

Saturday, October 10 - WEED Canvassing - We will meet at Bel Air Park in Weed on College Avenue.  Alice Rogers will provide you with the training, assign you an area to wlak and pair you up with another canvasser.

We do have other areas we are canvassing during the week days, to include Montague, Etna/Ft Jones and Dunsmuir.  If you want to canvass any of those areas, please send us an email at siskiyoudems@gmail.com.

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Important Voting Information!

Do you have questions about voting this year? 
The California Democratic Party has put together two documents "Myths and Facts" and "FAQ" about voting which are at the end of this email.  They are an excellent read and will hopefully answer some questions you have.

The California Democratic Party also has a great flyer entitled "California Voting Rights" which provides lots of great information.  You can access this flyer on the CADEM webpage: November 3 General Election Resources (look under "Voter Resources").

 

The State of California also provides several on-line services to help us in voting.  Here's a summary on how to use them:

Register to Vote On-line: Have you changed your address? Or do you need to register to vote for the first time?  It's easy.  Go to the CA Secretary of State's website: registertovote.ca.gov   to register or change your information.

Are you already registered to vote?  You can check your voter registration status by visiting:  voterstatus.sos.ca.gov

Do you want to track your ballot?  You can track if your ballot has been received and if it has been counted by signing up on this website:  wheresmyballo.sos.ca.gov

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In The NEWS, August 5, 2026

 

Join Us!
Siskiyou Democrats Annual Dinner: Saturday, September 19

Dianna James' Campaign Going Strong! (signs available!)

Siskiyou Democrats Annual Food Drives Scheduled:
August 29 (North County) and September 12 (South County)

Siskiyou Resistance Coalition REPORT:

Upcoming Events Calendar
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JOIN US!

Above: The 2026 Siskiyou Democrats Fundraising Dinner at Sons of Italy Hall.

Siskiyou Democrats Annual Dinner
Saturday, September 19
Sons of Italy Hall, Weed

 

Join us for a fun evening at our annual fundraiser! We will hear from Sue Hilderbrand, Organizing Manager for the California Democratic Party, and Dianna James, State Assembly Candidate for District 1.

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Enjoy a great dinner of Tri-Tip and Chicken, catered by Smoked Tomato Pie.  There will be a Dessert Dash and a No-Host Beer and Wine Bar.

Come meet your fellow democrats, and, bring some friends with you.This is a fundraiser to support our candidates both locally and beyond. You will also be supporting our efforts to expand Democracy in Siskiyou County.

 

You can purchase tickets for $40 each through ActBlue: 9/19/26 Siskiyou Dems Dinner or or you can send a check for $40/ticket to DCCSC, PO Box 4, Mt. Shasta, Ca 96067.

 

QR Code:  ActBlue website for Tickets for Siskiyou Democrats Dinner on September 19th:

 

​Our Local Assembly 1 candidate from Mt. Shasta, Dianna James, has been traveling far and wide in the district!   She recently visited with our fellow Democratic leaders in Sierra and Plumas counties and will be attending the Democratic candidates event in El Dorado County on August 29.  Busy schedule!

Below is some background on Dianna.  You can find out more by visiting her website: diannajamesad1.com or following her on Facebook and on Instagram: Dianna James for Assembly.

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Statement from Dianna James: "As a candidate, I believe I want what you want: insurance we can actually afford; rural hospitals and schools that stay open; good jobs that allow our kids to remain in the district and raise their own families here; and a community that is safe from the scourge of wildfires.

 

I promise you that if I'm elected, I will work with anyone - Republican, Democrat, Independent, or no party at all - and we'll solve problems together.

 

I'm a fifth-generation Northern Californian from Mount Shasta. My family has lived in California since 1873. This is home, and I'm asking for the chance to fight for our future - for our forests, lakes, and rivers; for small businesses; for community colleges that lead to real careers in healthcare, construction, and forestry; for Medi-Cal and the hospitals that depend on it; for year-round forest resilience jobs that can help our communities fight the fires when they come."

 

We are encouraging all of you to help us support Dianna for Assembly as she would be a great representative for us!   You can sign up to volunteer at her website: Volunteer for Diana James   And, follow her on Facebook: Dianna James for Assembly and on Instagram: Dianna James for Assembly.  You can view one of her videos here: Dianna James video

NOTE: We have Dianna James for Assembly and Jared Huffman for Congress signs available!  If you are interested, contact us HERE.

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Siskiyou Resistance Coalition Upcoming Activity

The Siskiyou Resistance Coalition (SRC) is continuing to plan activities.  On this Thursday, August 6, 11 am to 12:30 pm in Yreka, there will be a celebration for the birthdays of Social Security, Medicare, and Medi-Cal/Medicaid  at  Public Health Building, 818 S Main St. 

You'll have the opportunity to sign a card for local people who work in these programs for our community!!  If you bring sign, please have its focus be on protecting, celebrating, and/or expanding these programs. 

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In the NEWS,

July 21, 2026

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We are planning to send postcards to support Dianna James for CA State Assembly in Siskiyou and Modoc counties and we need your help!  Our estimate is that we will be sending out over 2000 postcards so need to get as many people as possible involved.

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We will supply the postcards, stamps and instructions on what is needed.  Our plan is to send out the postcards just before ballots are mailed - around the end of September.  You will need to address the postcard and write a short message to the voter, then mail them.

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If you are interested, please contact us HERE and let us know how many you can write.  Because the stamps come in groups of 20 -  it is helpful if you state the number using a factor of 20 (e.g. 20, 40, 60, etc).  We will add your name to the list and get the materials to you sometime in early August.

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Let's elect Diana James, local Assembly 1 candidate, who has been officially endorsed by the California Democratic Party( CADEM)!  Dianna is from Mt. Shasta and you can find out more about her platform on her website: diannajamesad1.com 

In The NEWS

July 16, 2026

 

Dianna James ENDORSED by CADEM

 

Siskiyou Resistance Coalition REPORT:
ANTI-DATA CENTER Board of Supervisors Comments &
Upcoming Protest 

 

The November Election:
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

 

Siskiyou Democrats Food Drives Scheduled:
August 29 (North County) and September 12 (South County)

 

Upcoming Events Calendar
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Dianna James ENDORSED by CADEM!
 
Local Assembly 1 candidate, Dianna James, has been officially endorsed by the California Democratic Party( CADEM)!  Dianna is from Mt. Shasta and you can find out more about her platform on her website: diannajamesad1.com 

 

The theme of her campaign is: Good jobs. Clean water. Open land. 
The topics included in her platform include: 
     Rural Jobs & Local Economies
     Small & Medium Business
     Land & Water Preservation
     Rising Costs & Affordability
     Wildfire Resilience & Lower Utility Bills

 

Dianna would be a great representative for Siskiyou County (and the entire Assembly 1 District, so if you can, please support her! ) You can sign up to volunteer at her website: Volunteer for Diana James   And, follow her on Facebook: Dianna James for Assembly and on Instagram: Dianna James for Assembly

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Siskiyou Resistance Coalition Plans
ANTI-DATA CENTER Protest This Saturday

The Siskiyou Resistance Coalition (SRC) is continuing to plan protests.  This Saturday, July 18, they will be holding an ANTI-DATA CENTER Protest in Mt. Shasta (See Up Next page for flyer).

Proactive Opposition to Data Centers
The Siskiyou Resistance Coalition continues to be proactive in protesting data centers.  Many individuals attended the July 7th Board of Supervisors meeting to oppose the possibility and gave great testimony.  It is a very worthwhile listen.  Here is the link to the 7/7/26 Board meeting:  Use Audio #1 for the comments.  (Note: It was interesting to hear several of the speakers providing many alternatives to the use of the Crystal Geyser facility - instead of adding a data center.)

Protest against DATA Centers
On Saturday, July 18, there is a national call to action against Data Centers.  You can read more about this in this article from Newsweek:  National day of protest against data centers on July 18—map, list of cities - Newsweek.

The Siskiyou Resistance Coalition will be conducting one protest - in Mt. Shasta - on Saturday, July 18, Lake Street/Commercial Avenue, 10:30am to Noon.  

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Upcoming November Election:
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
 
The election is coming up on Tuesday, November 3rd and we will be receiving our ballots around October 3rd.  Note: Voting begins is less than 80 days from now when we will receive our mail-in ballots!  We are encouraging everyone to get involved.  Here are some ideas on how you can do so:

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1. VOTE: And encourage all you know to vote!

 

2. Write Letters to New Siskiyou County Democrats: The Siskiyou Democrats will be sending letters to all of the newly registered Democrats and we need volunteers to help write them.   Send Postcards to Siskiyou voters: We are working to support our own Assembly District 1 candidate, Dianna James, and will be sending postcards to support her campaign.  

If you are interested in writing letters/postcards, contact us at HERE.

 

4. Canvass Key Neighborhoods: To support our Democratic candidates for Congress, Statewide Offices and Assembly, we will be knocking on doors (primarily Democrats) in Dunsmuir, Etna, Fort Jones, Montague, Mt. Shasta, Weed and Yreka. If you would like to help, let us know HERE.  It is fun to talk to our fellow Democrats!

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5. Share on Social Media: We will be sending out social media posts on the election and are asking individuals to forward them to their friends and family! Subscribe to our Facebook and Instagram accounts by clicking on the links in the website footer below!

6. Donate to Your Favorite Candidates:  There are key races in California and Nationwide that will help us turn the House and Senate blue.  Find one or more candidates and donate to their campaigns.

 

Coming Up in July
 

Saturday, July 18, 10:30am to Noon: Siskiyou Resistance Coalition Anti-Data Center protest, Lake Street/Commercial Avenue in Mt. Shasta
 

Coming Up in August/September

 
Saturday, August 29: NORTH COUNTY FOOD DRIVE at the Habitat for Humanity Parking Lot, 311 South Main Street in Yreka

Saturday, September 12: SOUTH COUNTY FOOD DRIVE at the Market Place Insurance Parking Lot, 425 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd, Mt. Shasta

Saturday, September 19: SAVE THE DATE!  Our ANNUAL SISKIYOU DEMOCRATS FUNDRAISING DINNER will be held Saturday, September 19th at the Sons of Italy Hall in Weed.  We hope you can attend!

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​​​​​​In The NEWS

July 8, 2026

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We've Been Busy:
Our Juneteenth, Siskiyou Golden Fair & 4th of July Booths (See Events Page);

 

Siskiyou Resistance Coalition Plans:
ANTI-ICE & ANTI-DATA CENTER Actions

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Congressman Jared Huffman: How Trump Hijacked America's 250th Birthday

 

North & South County Food Drives Coming Up!

 

Upcoming Event Calendar
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We've Been Busy:

Our Juneteenth, Siskiyou Golden Fair & 4th of July Booths

See Events page for fun descriptions and images! 

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Siskiyou Resistance Coalition Plans
ANTI-ICE & ANTI-DATA CENTER Actions
The Siskiyou Resistance Coalition (SRC) is very active and below is a summary of an email by Emily Gibson on what they are planning!
 
Protest on ICE Actions and Detention Centers

The SRC has a pop-up protest on Saturday, July 11, 10:30 to Noon in Weed (sidewalk by the Pizza Factory) to Protest against ICE Actions and Detention Centers ( see Up Next page for flyer!). 

 

There will also be another Banner Drop on Sunday, July 12 in Dunsmuir from 10-11:30 am.

 

For background:  Here's an article on what has been happening: ICE Detained 10,000 People in 5 Days After White House Ordered Surge in Arrests.  Groups across the country are also protesting the ICE detention centers and the proposed building of more.  There are 200 across the nation as indicated in this article: Detention Mapping Project.
 
Proactive Opposition to Data Centers
 
There have been rumors of the possibility of a data center locating in Siskiyou County although there is no confirmation of this happening.  However, to be proactive, the Siskiyou Resistance Coalition is planning to attend the Board of Supervisors meeting as well as the Weed and Mt. Shasta City Council meetings to oppose the possibility. 
 
The group did attend the July 7th Board of Supervisors meeting and is planning to attend the city council meetings listed below.  The ASK of the group is to create an ordinance/resolution/declaration blocking Data Centers, and to address concerns of the empty Mill site and the old Crystal Geyer building.

 

Thursday, July 9, Weed City Council Meeting, 5:30 pm,  City Hall, 550 Main St, Weed. 

 

Monday, July 13, Mt Shasta City Council Meeting 5:30 pm.,  Recreation and Parks District Lodge located at 1315 Nixon Road in Mt. Shasta. 
 
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Congressman Jared Huffman:
How Trump Hijacked America's 250th Birthday
 
Jared Huffmam represents our new Congressional District (beginning in January 2027) and we will be fortunate to have someone who is a Democrat and is well versed in natural resources (a big plus for Siskiyou County).  If you want to find out more about Jared (e.g. he was an NCAA All-American Volleyball player among many other things), visit his website page: About Jared Huffman.

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Currently, he is the ranking Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee and released a new 55-page report following months of investigative work by Committee Democrats exposing how Donald Trump hijacked what was supposed to be a unifying, non-political celebration of our country's 250th birthday and made it all about him.  You can watch his presentation of the information on this video: HowTrump Hijacked America's 250th Birthday
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North & South County Food Drives Coming Up!  See UP NEXT page for more information.
Our two annual food drives - one in Yreka and one in Mt. Shasta are coming up on August  29th (Yreka) and September 12 (Mt. Shasta). We need help in distributing flyers advertising the food drives - so if you can help dropping off the flyers, send us an email at siskiyoudems@gmail.com.  Thanks!
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Coming Up in July! See UP NEXT! 
 
Thursday, July 9, Weed City Council Meeting, 5:30 pm,  City Hall, 550 Main St, Weed. 

 

Saturday, July 11, 10:30 to Noon in Weed (sidewalk by the Pizza Factory) to Protest against ICE Actions and Detention Centers (flyer at the end of this email).   

 

Sunday, July 12 Banner Drop in Dunsmuir from 10-11:30 am.

 

Monday, July 13, Mt Shasta City Council Meeting 5:30 pm.,  Recreation and Parks District Lodge located at 1315 Nixon Road in Mt. Shasta. 

 

Tuesday, July 14, 6pm-7pm: Siskiyou County Grassroots Democrats Meeting by Zoom (to attend, if you are a registered Democrat, send an email to siskiyoudems@gmail.com).
 
Coming Up in August/September. (See UP NEXT!)
 
Saturday, August 29: NORTH COUNTY FOOD DRIVE at the Habitat for Humanity Parking Lot, 311 South Main Street in Yreka

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Saturday, September 12: SOUTH COUNTY FOOD DRIVE at the Market Place Insurance Parking Lot, 425 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd, Mt. Shasta

 

Saturday, September 19:

 

SAVE THE DATE!  Our ANNUAL SISKIYOU DEMOCRATS FUNDRAISING DINNER will be held Saturday, September 19th at the Sons of Italy Hall in Weed.  We hope you can attend!

Resistance Coalition Upcoming Activity

The Siskiyou Resistance Coalition (SRC) is continuing to plan activities.  On this Thursday, August 6, 11 am to 12:30 pm in Yreka, there will be a celebration for the birthdays of Social Security, Medicare, and Medi-Cal/Medicaid  at  Public Health Building, 818 S Main St. 

You'll have the opportunity to sign a card for local people who work in these programs for our community!!  If you bring sign, please have its focus be on protecting, celebrating, and/or expanding these programs. (see flyer at the end of this email)