Vote for the ad21 dems united for working families slate!

These democrats are running to represent you in the 2025 ADEMs election!

what are adems?

Assembly District Election Meetings (ADEMS) elections are held every 2 years, in which 14 delegates are elected to the California Democratic Party to represent each Assembly District.

Delegates vote to select CA Democratic Party leadership, endorse candidates who run for legislative and statewide offices, establish the official CA Democratic Party State Platform, and ultimately shape the direction of the Democratic Party.

Now, more than ever, we need to elect delegates who will be bold leaders within the party and fight to create a Democratic Party that will represent working families all across California.

Who we are

We are a diverse group of union organizers, grassroots activists, democratic party leaders, longtime community advocates, and elected officials who are proud to call San Mateo County our home.

We are committed to transforming California’s politics and the California Democratic Party.

Together, we will fight for:

  • Climate Action

  • Workers’ Rights

  • Affordable Housing

  • Childcare for All

  • the Freedom to Choose

  • Healthcare as a Human Right

  • Fully Funded Education

  • Social and Racial Justice

  • Getting Corporate Money Out of Politics

meet our Slate candidates

Ashleigh Evans #7

Ashleigh is a longtime Democratic activist, serving as former Vice Chair and member on the San Mateo County Democratic Party Central Committee. She is also a proud founding member and Chair Emerita of SMC Democracy for America and a SAG-AFTRA union member.

Carter Pohl #16

Carter is a union member with SEIU 521 and a community organizer. He believes our Democratic Party should prioritize peace, dignified housing for all, and health care for all.

Angela (aki) Dayag #20

Angela “Aki” Dayag is a sophomore at College of San Mateo, and is also a first-generation immigrant from the Philippines who is passionate about advocating for social justice and the arts.

Talavou Aumavae #21

Talavou or “Vou” has over a decade of experience in community organizing and has worked on the Clinton-Kaine, Biden-Harris, and Harris-Walz campaigns. Vou founded CA’s first Pacific Islander Democratic Club in SMC. Vou is committed to amplifying community voices and advancing progressive policies in AD21.

bryan palomino #23

Bryan Palomino is a first generation college student and is currently a Cultural Arts Commissioner for South San Francisco. He prioritizes fostering solidarity and compassion to address the needs of the people. He’s passionate about ensuring equitable access to housing, healthcare, and education.

Andriana shea #24

Andriana is a San Bruno parent who has served on the San Bruno Education Foundation for 2 years and the San Bruno Park School Board for 4 years. She is a passionate advocate for education and social justice.

seema patel #25

Seema serves as the Chair of the San Mateo Planning Commission and is on the Measure W Citizens Oversight Committee. She’s a working mom of a 9 year old girl and 7 year old boy and is passionate about affordable housing, childcare and safe streets.

roberto alvarez #27

Roberto “Tito” Alvarez is the founder of CHASELOVE, an unsheltered outreach organization serving the Bay Area. As Youth Programs Manager for Redwood City, Tito develops impactful programs that empower youth and families foster community engagement.

Uma is the founder and President of the San Mateo County AAPI Alliance, a Democratic Club focused on organizing the AAPI community. She has also served on the Boards of the Peninsula Young Democrats and South Asians for Harris.

uma krishnan #28

paul bocanegra #29

Paul is a community leader, Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor, and San Mateo County Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Commissioner. Paul has testified at the State Capitol, co-authored legislation, and is a Latin X Community Advisor and Delegate for Senator Josh Becker.

hugo torres #30

Hugo serves as a trustee on the San Mateo County Board of Education. He is also an educator, recently named as Region 5’s Educator of the Year by the California League of Educators and the California League of Middle Schools.

edward Evans #31

Ed is a proud member of the Nor Cal Carpenters Union. Though he still misses working with the tools sometimes, he has been busy as a full time Union Field Rep for the past 18 years. Ed is passionate in the pursuit of stronger labor standards throughout San Mateo County.

ligia andrade zuniga #33

Ligia is the Executive Director for the Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (San Mateo). She is also a trustee serving on the San Mateo Union High School District.

Kyla Valenti #32

Kyla currently works for the County of San Mateo as a Benefits Analyst. She is also an active union member with AFSCME 829, fighting for critical health and safety improvements. She has served as a shop steward, a member of the bargaining team, and a delegate to AFSCME Council 57.

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