Drive for Democracy Set for August 10th, Culminating with Rally in Mariposa
“Drive for Democracy” will Mobilize Sierra Foothill and Central Valley Communities to Demand Action on Healthcare, Housing, and Fairness for Working Families
August 8, 2025 – MARIPOSA, CA – Progressive Mariposa announces that on Sunday, August 10th, communities across California’s 5th Congressional District will come together for the Drive for Democracy, which will be the largest political mobilization against Tom McClintock that has occurred within his district. It will also be the largest rally ever held in Mariposa County history.
Indivisible groups and Democratic Party Central Committees from El Dorado, Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, and Mariposa counties have organized the event, and other Indivisible and like-minded organizations and individuals from Fresno, Madera, and Stanislaus counties are now joining the effort. The event will feature a rolling motorcade beginning in El Dorado County with meetup locations as they head south along Highway 49, culminating in a rally in Mariposa.
“Across the Sierra, people are coming together to tell Congressman Tom McClintock, State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil, and Donald Trump that their policies are harming our communities,” said Heidi, an organizer in El Dorado County.
The rally in Mariposa will include speeches from a candidate for Senate District 4, Jaron Brandon, and Candidates for the 5th Congressional District, including Mike Barkley and Michael Masuda, as well as community leaders speaking on the challenges facing working families throughout the region.
Why We Are Mobilizing
The Drive for Democracy is a response to harmful policies from Congressman McClintock, State Senator Alvarado-Gil, and President Trump, that have failed to address the most pressing issues facing the people of the Sierras and Central Valley, which include:
- Expanding rural healthcare and keeping local hospitals open instead of cutting Medicare funding
- Tackling the housing crisis with affordable options, cheaper insurance, and safer living conditions for working families
- Providing expanded pre-school and after school programs instead of tax breaks for the wealthy
- Protecting clean air, clean water, and public lands from corporate exploitation
“The cost of living is crushing families,” said Niki from Sonora. “We're [Democrats] working for fair wages, affordable housing, and real relief… not tax cuts for billionaires”
Event Details
Drive for Democracy – Sunday, August 10th, 2025
- Motorcade Route: Begins in Placerville, with rally stops in Jackson, Angels Camp, and Sonora
- Final Rally: 2:30 P.M., Mariposa County Courthouse
- Speakers: Jaron Brandon, Mike Barkley, Michael Masuda + additional speakers to be announced
- Immigration Policy Workshop following the rally
Participants are encouraged to decorate their vehicles, wave signs, and cheer at rally points or head directly to the Mariposa rally.
How to Participate
- Join the motorcade from any rally stop
- Attend the Mariposa rally (view link here)
- Organize a carpool or meetup in your county
- Setup a table at the rally or join the post-rally workshop
- Invite your community, organization, or group to be part of the coalition
You can find more information and RSVP through local Mobilize pages.
Be a part of the first coordinated district-wide action against Tom McClintock’s harmful agenda as we build momentum toward the 2026 election.
Drive. Rally. Organize. August 10th – Be in Mariposa.
For more information about the rally or other Progressive Mariposa/Yosemite Area Indivisible events, please send an email to info@yosemiteareaindivisible.org or call (209) 336-3445.
Progressive Mariposa/Yosemite Area Indivisible is an Indivisible group covering Mariposa and eastern Madera Counties and the Yosemite area in general. It is based in Mariposa County, California.
The group is open and inclusive to all individuals and groups regardless of geographic location or even of political party or ideation.
A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events.
Source: Progressive Mariposa/Yosemite Area Indivisible
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