2026 DSA-LB Local Convention

Building Momentum!

2026 Local Convention season is underway, and we've got big plans brewing! Our theme this year is "Building Momentum", which gets its name from the surge of membership and organizing we did in 2025. This year is the next step in growing DSA-LB into the fighting Chapter we know it can be.

What is Local Convention?

Our Local Convention is an all day event where we vote on proposals brought forth and worked on by members across the Chapter! As a chapter member your participation is essential as it will impact the work the chapter does for the next year.

Convention will once again take place in the Movement Hall (3rd Fl.) of the Youth and Movement Education Center (2217 E. 6th St) on Saturday April 18th.

Then, after a long day of debate, join us immediately afterwards for a Socialist Social to unwind and get to know your comrades better!

Not sure what Convention is? Check out this explainer!

Can't Make It That Day?

Democracy is practice so it's important that if you can be there, you take part in Convention. This allows you to hear arguments from your comrades, share your point of view, and vote with that knowledge.

However, if you are unable to be there in person, we're offering two ways to be involved this year. First, while you won't be able to participate in debate, you can watch the live stream of the event via OpenSlides. Please check off "Virtual" attendee as part of your registration and after your membership status is verified, you will be provided log in info to join on the day.

If you cannot participate at all the day of Convention for whatever reason though, you may request to provide a Proxy Vote to a fellow Member in Good Standing who will be in attendance and can vote for you so that your voice can be counted. The person you confer your vote to must a) consent to vote on your behalf, b) be a Member in Good Standing, c) be in attendance physically on the day of Convention.

Please register and request a proxy vote so we can verify your membership status.

Additional instructions will be provided via email to those who request a proxy. Per our bylaws, any individual member may only hold up to 2 proxy votes.

Sign up

Full Name

Phone Number

Are you a current DSA-LB Member?

This event is for DSA Long Beach members only. If you are unsure of your membership status, visit proof.dsausa.org.

Please select the reason for your request to observe.

All Non-Member Observer requests must be approved by the DSA-LB Steering Committee. You will receive an email if your request is approved. If your request is not approved, you will not be admitted to the Convention hall. If you have questions about this process, please email info@dsalb.org

Please explain your request

Attendance Option

Note: You will only be able to participate in debate if in person

Proxy Request

Please provide the first and last name of your proxy voter. *Keep in mind this person must 1) be a Member in Good Standing of DSA-LB, 2) be present at the meeting, 3) accept the role of proxy voters, and 4) not hold more than 2 total proxy votes

Do you have any accessibility requirements?

Please provide anything that will help you participate in the day. We will do our best to provide resonable accommodations.

Is this your first Local Convention?

Yes No

Great! We'll send you some additional details to help you participate and get oriented beforehand. 🌹

Are you interested in childcare options for this meeting?

Yes No

Pre-registration required to guarantee availability

If you want to join in on the main meeting in person, we'll have experienced and CPR/Heimlich certified volunteers on hand available (upon pre-registration) to care for children under 10 years old for the duration of the meeting.

We will have some toys but you are welcome to BYO toys, bottles and snacks.

*Pre-registration with childcare information filled out is required to guarantee available care.

How many children will you be bringing to the meeting?

Please provide the ages of the child or children accompanying you. If multiple, separate using a comma.

Does your child require any particular accommodations? We will do our best to ensure a safe and positive environment.

Your privacy is guaranteed. By submitting the form, you allow Long Beach DSA to call and/or text you at the phone number provided.