Does California state party conventions nominate candidates and pass platforms?

Yes, California state party conventions nominate candidates and pass platforms.

According to the California Secretary of State, "State party conventions are held every four years to nominate candidates for statewide office and to adopt the party's platform." The platform adopted by the state party convention provides a statement of the party's principles, goals, and priorities.

The following chart lists the major political parties in California and the years they held their last state party convention:

| Party | Last State Party Convention |

|---|---|

| Democratic Party | March 2022 |

| Republican Party | April 2022 |

| Green Party | July 2020 |

| Libertarian Party | May 2022 |

| Peace and Freedom Party | August 2022 |