"I am running for Vice Chair of the California Democratic Party because we need bold, thoughtful, and strategic leadership to confront the challenges we are facing, and to usher in a new future for our Party. As a CADEM Caucus Chair, Committee Co-Chair, a former CA Legislative staff member, a winning campaign professional, and a co-founder of a California Young Democrats Chapter, I know the areas for improvement to make our Party stronger and more resilient for the challenges ahead."
Deepa Sharma
Candidate for California Democratic Party
Vice Chair
“I am proud to endorse Deepa for Vice Chair of the California Democratic Party. I’ve seen Deepa in action in many leadership roles in the party, and she leads with inclusion, sincerity, and purpose. I know what this job entails, and I know she has the vision and experience to serve as the next Vice Chair of our party.”
Betty Yee
CADEM Vice Chair & Former State Controller
Why Deepa?
Our California values are under attack, and we need leaders with wisdom and experience to lead our party and bring people together. As Democrats, we are the party of Civil Rights advancement, the Party of Good Trouble; we are the Party that dreamed big. Deepa is running for Vice Chair of the Democratic Party so that we can protect and expand on these core promises. As a Party leader in multiple capacities, public law attorney, a child of immigrants, and caretaker, Deepa will bring a unique lens as Vice Chair of the California Democratic Party.
Fight Back
As Vice Chair, Deepa will work to harness the energy we are seeing at the grassroots level to fight back against efforts to dismantle our rights and social safety-net programs
Win Everywhere
She understands that our task is to grow our Party, expand our governing majorities to achieve policy wins, and protect our communities
Get on the Same Page
Deepa will strengthen our grassroots organizing programs by partnering with allied organizations, Caucus leadership, County Democratic Parties, and Democratic Clubs, and ensure stakeholders work collaboratively to achieve our common goals
A Party for Everyone
As Vice Chair, Deepa will prioritize ensuring that involvement in Democratic Party spaces is more accessible to different communities, abilities, ages, and life stages. Deepa knows we cannot cede any ground and leave any community behind