Kate Sills for Congress

Withdrawal from the Race - January 25, 2026 After deep reflection and conversations with my family, my team, and trusted community partners, I have decided to withdraw from the race for Congress in California’s 5th District. I am profoundly grateful to every person who gathered signatures, made calls, hosted meet‑and‑greets, donated, or simply shared encouragement. My supporters included many prominent local Democrats who are, and continue to be, deeply engaged with their communities. Building this campaign has reinforced what I already believed: the people of CA‑05 care deeply about their neighbors, their communities, and the future of our democracy. I entered this race aligned with the values many of us organize around: defending democracy, protecting civil rights, and holding power accountable. But I also need to be candid about what it takes to run a congressional campaign. In this cycle, there has not been sufficient campaign infrastructure for Indivisible‑aligned candidates to build the kind of districtwide operation required at this level, especially in a large rural district like ours. I remain proud of the movement we are part of, and I am not stepping away from the work. I will continue working locally, supporting candidates who can govern with integrity, and advocating for stronger, earlier, and more equitable support for grassroots and Indivisible‑aligned candidates in future cycles. Thank you for trusting me with your time, your hopes, and your support. With gratitude and resolve, -- Kate Sills

Mary Elliott-Klemm, founder of Trails Now, enabling the creation of the El Dorado Trail, proudly endorses Kate Sills for Congress 5th District

Proud to be endorsed by Mary Elliott-Klemm, founder of Trails Now / Friends of the El Dorado Trail! She says, "Kate Sills listens and sees everyone as a concerned citizen, uniting us with the values that bring us together in community. What a contrast to Tom McClintock, who practices divisive politics, branding those he disagrees with as 'socialists.' Kate speaks out frankly, honestly and fearlessly. Tom repeats the Trump party line. It is personal for her, with a brother in the military, and she cares. Kate Sills is genuine. She is honest. She is a fighter. She is exactly the candidate that we need to represent us. I proudly endorse Kate Sills for Congress."

Proud to be endorsed by Mary Elliott-Klemm, founder of Trails Now / Friends of the El Dorado Trail!

"Kate Sills is one of us. She knows we live in proud communities that have each other's backs. Let's send her to a Congress that needs our perspectives and values now, more than ever."

"How about restoration and stewardship of our natural resources and investment in sustainable community scale projects and industries?"

"Conventional theory regarding rural communities in the Sierra Nevada foothills have left us only 2 options: 1) Retain our natural splendor and be economically bereft or 2) Be wealthy via excessive resource extraction while becoming ugly in the process. Why don't we try something new?"

Steve Wilensky, former Calaveras County Supervisor, proudly endorses Kate Sills for Congress.

I'm honored to be endorsed by Steve Wilensky, former Calaveras County Supervisor, union organizer, and farmer. Steve is a passionate voice for rural and Tribal communities and has long advocated for the conversion of rural economies from resource extraction to stewardship and restoration.

"TCI proudly endorses Kate Sills. The members have voted for Kate with the confidence of knowing her over the past year through Kate’s past leadership involvement with TCI. She has shown the organization and others in the community that her character and values are aligned with our mission."

Tuolumne County Indivisible proudly endorses Kate Sills for Congress.

I'm honored to be endorsed by Tuolumne County Indivisible.

For the past year, I worked hard as one of the volunteer co-leaders of Indivisible to keep my community safe and to fight back against Trump's harmful policies. I'm proud to share the words of those who have worked alongside me:

BREAKING: ICE shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, and the initial reports are horrifying.

This is not the first time Trump’s ICE has shot at civilians. We need ICE out of our cities and communities. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

WARNING — GRAPHIC CONTENT

This video is absolutely horrific. ICE shot and killed a woman in her car as she was attempting to drive away.

The violence and aggression must stop. Get ICE out of our cities.

Today a masked ICE agent in Minneapolis killed a legal observer.

The woman, a U.S. Citizen, was shot through the windshield of her vehicle. As per video and witnesses, there appears to be no self-defense justification.

This agent must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

The January 6th insurrection was a direct assault on our democracy. Now, five years later, Donald Trump has only been emboldened.

When the world is chaotic, it helps to go back to the basics, and for me, that's country.

One thing you may not know about me -- I'm the lead singer of a country band.

How Fresno area congressional leaders responded to capture of Venezuelan leader KVPR reached out to Republican Rep. Tom McClintock of Modesto for a statement but did not hear back by the time of this publication.

typical!

Given that Trump has illegally attacked Venezuela, I thought I'd check in with my opponent, Tom McClintock...

"The Constitution vests the power of declaring War with Congress, therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject, and authorised such a measure."

George Washington

"In no part of the constitution is more wisdom to be found than in the clause which confides the question of war or peace to the legislature, and not to the executive department."

James Madison

As I'm writing this just after midnight, the United States has confirmed that we were responsible for an attack tonight on Caracas, Venezuela. This is an illegal war and a betrayal of our service members.

I'm running for Congress because my little brother is in the Navy. We must impeach Trump now.

thank you so much!

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Patrick Johnston, retired State Senator, former Assembly Member, proudly endorses Kate Sills for Congress

Honored to be endorsed by former State Senator Pat Johnston!

Pat brings decades of public service experience and deep relationships across the district.

He served Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties.

Thank you so much for your trust and support!

--Les Francis, Former Deputy Assistant and Deputy White House Chief of Staff for President Jimmy Carter, former senior staff member on Capitol Hill, original co-founder of Sierra Forward, registered No Party Preference voter

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"Kate is independent, her values are our values. Kate Sills should be the next Member of Congress from California’s Fifth District."

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He says, "Kate Sills’ roots in rural California are lifelong and deep. She knows the issues, the challenges and the opportunities because she has lived them. Unlike the incumbent, she won’t have to 'visit' us from her home in the suburbs; she lives here."

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Honored to be endorsed by Sierra Forward co-founder and former Deputy White House Chief of Staff Les Francis!

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Richard Miles, Past Chair, Amador County Democratic Central Committee, proudly endorses Kate Sills for Congress CA-05.

As the most recent past Chair of the Amador County Democratic Central Committee, I am proud to endorse Kate Sills as the Democratic Party candidate for Congress in California’s 5th District. At this moment in the life of our district—we don’t need a candidate who trims their sails to chase some imagined political middle. We need someone with courage, integrity, and a strong backbone. Someone who knows who they are, what they stand for, and who they are willing to fight for. I believe Kate Sills is that person. CA-5 is a proud rural district. We care deeply about our friends and neighbors, about the men and women who have served our country in uniform, and about preserving a way of life rooted in mutual respect, independence, and community. Those values don’t come from poll-tested talking points. They come from lived experience and from the courage to stand up—even when it’s hard—for what truly matters. Kate Sills brings that courage. She is running to serve, to listen, and to fight—especially for people who too often feel overlooked or written off. She understands that real representation means showing up, not just during election season, but every day. Just as importantly, Kate has the ability to energize our entire electorate. If we are going to win we need a candidate who can inspire young people, connect authentically with Latino voters, and earn the trust of independents, while still standing firmly with Democratic values. Kate can do that. She doesn’t ask people to shrink their hopes; she asks them to believe that their participation matters. This race is not about cautious repositioning, and it is definitely winnable in this cycle with the right candidate. It’s about whether we choose fear or courage, convenience or conviction. I believe Kate Sills has the strength, heart, and integrity to meet this moment—and go on to win in November. That is why I am proud to endorse Kate Sills for Congress, and why I urge others to stand with her. Respectfully, Richard Mi…

I'm honored to be endorsed by Richard Miles, an exceptional communicator, longtime advocate for Amador County, and the former Chair of the Amador County Democratic Central Committee.

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As this year draws to a close, I wanted to share my gratitude for all of you.

These aren't normal times. In a normal election year, I wouldn't be running.

I’m running because our country needs fighters, not folders.

Kate stands at the doorway of St. Boniface Church after Christmas Mass

May your Christmas be filled with hope and joy!

Wishing you a very Happy Holidays from Team Sills. ☺️🌟🎁🌲