Nancy’s Picks
CONSERVATIVE
vote guide
for
CA/ORANGE CO
By: NANCY SANDOVAL
NOV 3, 2026
MID-TERM ELECTION
“Do your best, prepare for the worst, then TRUST GOD to bring victory.” - Proverbs 21:31
“In this world you WILL have trouble, but take heart, I HAVE OVERCOME the WORLD.” - Jesus Speaking. John 16:33
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NOTES:
I make RECOMMENDATIONS as a PRIVATE CITIZEN. NOT as REPRESENTATIVE of any ORGANIZATION.
I DON’T ENDORSE! I “RECOMMEND”, looking for “BEST” or “BETTER” of OPTIONS
I may “RECOMMEND w/ RELUCTANCE”, know one will win & one political philosophy might “TILT” slightly BETTER than another.
If UNABLE to determine a “positive tilt” or inadequate info, I may state, “NONE”.
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FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT
us congress
US Rep 38th Dist
Recommendation:
PEDRO CASAS
COMMENTS: Casas is retired U.S. Army Colonel. He is SPOT-ON re: the issues that concern Conservatives (as highlighted on “Criteria” page). He believes allowing illegals a “pathway to citizenship”, is NOT right. Like all immigrants, they need to apply.
GOALS: He says, need to “work to SECURE OUR SOUTHERN BORDER, . . . IMMIGRATION REFORMS that prioritize National Security. . . .In sports, I advocate for fairness by ensuring that BIOLOGICAL MALES ONLY COMPETE against counterparts, . . . . and will address inflation promptly. To stimulate economic growth, I propose TAX CUTS, reduction of bureaucratic RED TAPE and EXCESSIVE REGULATIONS on small businesses, allowing the FREE MARKET to recalibrate itself. “
CASAS’s OPPONENT, Dem HILDA SOLIS, is a life-long LIBERAL DEM politician, who is infected w/incurable “Trump Derangement Syndrome” (TDS), hates ICE, is a pro-abort, who served as OBAMA’S Sec of Labor, and is supported by a ton of liberal and controlling unions, and endorsed by DEMOCRAT Party.
US Rep 40th Dist
Recommendation:
KEN CALVERT
COMMENTS: 2 Republican INCUMBENTS (YOUNG KIM and KEN CALVERT) emerged from primary in top 2 slots.
I recommend KEN CALVERT. While I think he has been in congress too long (33 yrs, we need term limits!), CALVERT has consistently voted conservatively, and has been a solid TRUMP supporter. Additionally, w/ longevity, comes good committee assignments, an advantage. He is endorsed by Riverside Republican Party, REFORM CA, CA Republican Assembly, Lincoln Club of OC, State Senator TONY STRICKLAND, Assemblywoman KATE SANCHEZ, OC Supervisor DON WAGNER, RSM Mayor, TONY BEALL, and a slew of other known conservatives.
Congresswoman, YOUNG KIM (contrary campaign literature) has “NOT” always been a TRUMP supporter. During impeachment stuff in 1st term, KIM voted to “CENSURE” Pres Trump (though she stopped short in voting for his impeachment). And, some of her votes were NOT conservative.
US Rep 41th Dist
NOTE: Largely made up of cities in Riverside County, but now also includes few cities in Orange county, like Los Alamitos & Rossmoor, plus some LA County cities, too.
Recommendation:
MITCH CLEMMONS
COMMENTS: Businessman that wants to help “drain the swamp”. Endorsed by Republican Party of OC (OCGOP), REFORM CA, and others.
NOTE: Please DO NOT VOTE for “Left-Liberal, LINDA SANCHEZ, who moved from Dist 38 to run here. SANCHEZ aligns herself with the DSA (Democratic Socialist of America) in her votes. Example: She was AMONG 53 DEMOCRATS who VOTED “AGAINST” DECLARING IRAN the “WORLD’S LARGEST STATE SPONSOR of TERROR” on Mar 5, 2026.
US Rep 42nd Dist
NOTE: Dist spans coast, Long Beach down to Huntington Beach and part of Newport Beach.
Recommendation:
BRIAN BURLEY
COMMENTS: Conservative “R” running against a very liberal incumbent. Endorsed by CA Republican Assembly, REFORM CA, OC Congress of Republicans, and others.
OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for very liberal Democrat, ROBT GARCIA, who is endorsed by liberal groups/individuals, including abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, Democrat Party, and is 1st openly Gay Immigrant in Congress.
US Rep 45th Dist
Recommendation:
CHUONG VO
COMMENTS: VO is an EXCELLENT candidate, a solid Conservative who has the best chance to FLIP this seat. Endorsed by Republican Party of OC (OCGOP), REFORM CA, and many others. Former Mayor of Cerritos, retired 28 yr law-enforcement officer. VO is a legal immigrant from Viet Nam. VO does not believe “illegals” living here now, should be granted a “pathway to citizenship”. Go back, and apply legally. He supports the Pres Trump’s agenda, and stands for virtually all the values I list in my criteria.
OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for very liberal Democrat, DEREK TRAN. He is endorsed by a myriad of liberal groups/individuals, including abortion provider, Planned Parenthood.
US Rep 46th Dist
Recommendation:
DAVID PAN
COMMENTS: Republican, DAVID PAN, changed his party affiliation 2 yrs ago, after becoming disenchanted w/ the DEMOCRAT PARTY, especially in the areas of EDUCATION (he supports School Choice for Parents), and Democrat runaway Government spending. Supports Secure Borders. Is a FISCAL Conservative, but not a SOCIAL Conservative. But, PAN is far better than liberal opponent who is neither. Pan is the son of Taiwanese Immigrants, is very bright, w/degrees from Stanford & Columbia, and currently a professor at UC Irvine. He is endorsed by Republican Party of OC, Conservative Patriots of OC, conservative CA Republican Assembly, and REFORM CA.
OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for very liberal Democrat, LOU CORREA. He is endorsed by tons of liberal groups/individuals, including Abortion provider, Planned Parenthood.
US Rep 47th Dist
Recommendation:
JENNY RAE LE ROUX
COMMENTS: Le Roux is a business owner, w/ a BA in Economics, and an MBA from Columbia Business School. She is also the Executive Director of CAL DOGE, a group that works to root out waste, fraud, launched in early 2026 by Gov Candidate, HILTON. Le Roux is a staunch conservative and politically polar opposite of her 2nd cousin, progressive DEM Governor ABIGAIL SPANBERGER of Virginia. Endorsed by Republican Party of OC (OCGOP), REFORM CA, the OC Congress of Republicans, and CA Hispanic Republican Club and many others, including my favorite pastor, PASTOR JACK HIBBS of Calvary Chapel, Chino Hills.
OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for very liberal Democrat, first-term DAVE MIN, who rec’d a DUI conviction in 2023, but somehow still pulled off a win in ‘24. As part of his sentence, he was put on probation for 3 yrs, so still likely on probation. THIS SEAT IS FLIPPABLE!
US Rep 49th Dist
NOTE: District is largely in San Diego Co. but also a few OC cities, ie, San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Capistrano Beach, and parts of Laguna Niguel.
Recommendation:
ARMEN KURDIAN
COMMENTS: Kurdian is a retired U.S. Navy captain with 25 years of service, and has been senior systems engineer and vice president of operations at Mayflower Communications. Kurdian's campaign focuses on issues such as lowering living costs, supporting small businesses, and enhancing public safety. He is endorsed by CA Republican Party, CA Republican Assembly, Lincoln Club, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assoc, American Independent Party,
OPPONENT: Please DO NOT vote for DEM incumbent, Mike Levin, who is endorsed by the Democrat Party, abortion provider Planned Parenthood, Jane Fonda’s Climate PAC, “SHIFTY” Senator Adam Schiff, and a whole slew of other liberals. Levin has severe TDS, and opposes everything Trump supports.
CA STATE
GOVERNMENT
CA GOVERNOR
Recommendation:
STEVE HILTON
COMMENTS: HILTON is the “COMMON SENSE” Governor we DESPERATELY need to lead CA. It’s past due time for a change. Click Hilton’s site below for his CA Plan.
Our state has been ruined by the Democrat stronghold on leadership, including their insatiable “TAX & SPEND”, addiction, which is why so many are leaving. CA has the highest income tax rate in the nation. The highest statewide sales tax rate. The highest gas tax. Highest everything! Now, we are finding, we likely have the highest in Gov FRAUD & WASTE, too. A vote for Hilton’s opponent, Xavier Becerra would just be more of the same.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Recommendation:
GLORIA ROMERO
COMMENTS: And she is on the STEVE HILTON “Golden Ticket” slate which helps provides visibility. Also, ROMERO has been in Sacramento as a “D”, now and “R” and knows the legislative process well, to HELP HILTON. The rest of the slate along w/HILTON & ROMERO, is fabulous, that is, R-HERB MORGAN for Controller, and fabulous/outstanding/terrific, Michael Gates for Attorney General.
SECRETARY OF STATE
CA Secretary of State is the chief elections officer, responsible for overseeing all federal and state elections, maintaining a database of registered voters, providing voters with information about ballot measures. The office also handles business licensing and filings.
Recommendation:
DON WAGNER
COMMENTS: Republican Wagner, is current R-OC Supervisor, former Mayor of Irvine, and former CA Assemblyman. Wagner is a solid conservative, though some were disappointed he did not take more of a lead for Vote/Election integrity in OC, as a Supervisor. However, in this position of SOS, he will have a REAL opportunity to solidify “ELECTION INTEGRITY” in CA. Republicans desperately need to flip this seat RED, to better oversee elections, and overcome the incompetence and partisan slant of DEM Shirley Weber. WAGNER’S Endorsements are: CA Republican Party, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (protects Prop 13), and REFORM CA, and more.
OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for incumbent, who needs to be “RETIRED”. 77 YR OLD”, SHIRLEY WEBER, who OPPOSES providing ID. She has also been criticized for how ballot initiatives are “TITLED”, misleading Voters.. Weber is extremely an liberal Democrat, endorsed by lots of liberal groups/individuals, including Abortion Provider, Planned Parenthood.
CONTROLLER
NOTE: The CA Controller serves as the chief fiscal officer, responsible for overseeing the state's financial resources, including accounting, disbursement of funds, and auditing government agencies. Additionally, the Controller administers unclaimed property laws and manages payroll for state employees.
Recommendation:
HERB MORGAN
COMMENTS: MORGAN will be EXCELLENT! Has strong background in finance and public service, having nearly 4 decades of experience in financial markets, and a founder for Efficient Market Advisors, a notable investment firm. Morgan is running on the promise of exposing fraud in government at a time when the Trump administration also is leveling fraud accusations against California.
He is the first political candidate in U.S. history to publish every campaign financial transaction on a public blockchain - with daily verified updates that make each contribution and expense permanently visible to the public. “Politicians love to talk about transparency," said Morgan. “I'm actually doing it. Every dollar in and out of my campaign is recorded on-chain, permanently. This is the model for how I'll run the Controller's office." He plans to develop this same concept for the CONTROLLER’S office. (Exactly what CA needs!)
ENDORSEMENTS: CA Republican Party, CA Republican Assembly, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (protects Prop 13), Lincoln Clubs, CA Congress of Republicans, CA Rifle & Pistol Assoc, CA Unity Party, SD Young Republican, and a whole slew of known Elected and former Elected officials.
MORGAN’S OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for very liberal Democrat, MALIA COHEN. She is endorsed by lots of liberal groups/individuals, including Abortion Provider, Planned Parenthood.
TREASURER
NOTE: Treasurer is the state's chief banker and investment officer responsible for managing public funds, administers the sale of state bonds and notes, and pays out state funds when spent by the Controller and other state agencies.
Recommendation:
JENNIFER HAWKS
COMMENTS: Hawks is a retired business executive who believes the Treasurer's job is simple: “Take care of the people's money like it's your own”. Adding, “California’s fiscal challenges did not happen overnight. They are the result of years of decisions made without sufficient scrutiny or long-term discipline. . . . I believe the Treasurer has a responsibility to ask hard questions, follow the money, and provide clear answers to the public when something doesn’t add up.”
ENDORSEMENTS: CA Republican Party, CA Republic Assembly, REFORM CA, American Independent Party, Assemblyman Carl DeMaio, and many more.
State Treasurer: Jennifer Hawks
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Recommendation:
MICHAEL GATES
COMMENTS: MICHAEL GATES will make a FABULOUS CA Attorney General, as he has the necessary experience to do an EXCELLENT job! He is fiscally and socially Conservative.
BACKGROUND: City Attorney for Huntington Beach, a position he 10 yrs. In 2025, he was called by the Trump Administration to the Dept of Justice (DOJ), where he was appointed Deputy Asst Attorney General in the Civil Rights Div, where he oversaw about 100 attorneys across Employment, Voting & Elections, Housing & Civil Enforcement, & Criminal sections. He left that job to run for this office, and return to CA, wife and 5 kids.
He has ALL the important endorsements, CA Republican Party, CA Republican Assembly, REFORM CA, Lincoln Club, American Independent Party, police & sheriffs' Associations, and individuals, like PASTOR JACK HIBBS of Calvary Chino Hills, STEVE HILTON-Gov Candidate, DON BARNES-OC Sheriff, JON VOIGHT-actor, ALEX VILLANUEVA-Former LA Co Sheriff, STEVE GARVEY-former Dodger & former CA Senate Candidate, and virtually every elected Republican official in CA.
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
Recommendation: BEN ALLEN
Comments: Not good option here. Only 2 D’s advanced. But ALLEN, reportedly is better than far-left opponent, JANE KIM.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION - 4TH DIST
Recommendation:
DENIS BILODEAU
COMMENTS: Denis Bilodeau is a fighter for taxpayers, and is Pres of the Orange Taxpayers Assoc. He has led efforts to hold government accountable, expose waste, and protect taxpayers' dollars. A graduate of UC Irvine, and a licensed Civil Engineer, he has served on City of Orange as Councilmember, and as President of Orange Co Water Dist.
Endorsed by the CA Republican Party. REFORM CA, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Ass, and CA Senator-Tony Strickland, Assemblyman-Tri Ta, Assemblyman-Phillip Chen, Assemblyman-Carl DeMaio
CA SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION (also under “Schools”)
Recommendation:
SONJA SHAW
COMMENTS: Starting out as “just a concerned mom” over her daughter’s education, it grew to a passion. Elected Chino Valley Unified School Board President in 2022, SHAW championed parental rights, winning landmark battles against Sacramento's extreme policies, including a lawsuit opposing Attorney General Rob Bonta. She strongly opposes Men in Women’s sports, which got her the support of Riley Gaines, Women's Sports Advocate. Also, endorsed by Governor Candidates, Sheriff Chad Bianco & Steve Hilton, the CA Republican Party, conservative CA Republican Assembly, Reform CA, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (protects Prop 13), the Lincoln Club, Moms for Liberty, and tons more.
CA STATE SENATE
CA SENATE - 30th DIST
Recommendation:
ARACELI MARTINEZ
COMMENTS: Businesswoman Martinez is a Republican, running an uphill campaign to unseat DEM, 2-Term Incumbent, Bob Archuleta.
CA SENATE - 32nd DIST
Recommendation:
KELLY SEYARTO
COMMENTS: Incumbent CA Senator that moved up from CA State Assembly in 2022. A retired firefighter, who prev served a mayor of Murrieta. Endorsed by: Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Ass, California Narcotics Officers Ass, CA Association of Highway Patrolmen, Republican Party of Orange Co, Republican Party of Riverside County, Republican Party of San Diego County, Republican Party of San Bernardino County, Riverside Republican Assembly, San Diego Lincoln Club. Plus a whole slew of elected Officials from his district.
CA SENATE - 34th DIST
Recommendation:
RHONDA SHADER
COMMENTS: Conservative SHADER would be excellent. She is a local business owner, elected to the Placentia City Council in 2016, and served two terms as Mayor, and launched Placentia’s own Fire Department.
ENDORSEMENTS: OC Republican Party, Los Angeles Republican Party, Reform CA, CA Women's Leadership Ass, CA Republican Assembly, CA College Republicans, Lincoln Club of Orange County, New Majority OC. OC Young Republicans, Huntington Beach Republican Women, and by a ton of elected officials, too many to list.
OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for very liberal Democrat, AVELINO VALENCIA. He is endorsed by all liberal groups/individuals, including Abortion Provider, Planned Parenthood.
CA SENATE - 36th DIST
Recommendation:
TONY STRICKLAND
COMMENTS: R incumbent is doing best job possible, in spite of being in a Super-Majority DEM legislature. He deserves to be re-elected. Endorsed by OC Republican Party, REFORM CA, OC Sheriff Don Barnes, former Sen. John Moorlach, LA CO Republican Party, CA Women’s Leadership Ass, CA Rifle & Pistol Ass, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, Los Angeles County Taxpayers Association, a large variety of Law Enforcement groups, and a whole slew of elected officials from OC and LA Counties.
OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for opponent, Democrat CHRIS DUNCAN. He is endorsed by lots of liberal groups/individuals, including abortion provider, Planned Parenthood.
CA SENATE - 38th DIST
Recommendation:
Laura Bassett
COMMENTS: LAURA BASSETT is a businesswoman, and lifelong Oceanside resident, w/ a degree in accounting. She is endorsed by OC Republican Party, San Diego Republican Party, Lincoln Club or OC & San Diego, SD Young Republicans, REFORM CALIFORNIA, CA, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (protects Prop 13), Assembly Members, Carl DeMaio & R-Laurie Davies, R-CA State Senators, Kelly Seyarto, Brian Jones, and Tony Strickland, R-SD Supervisor Jim Desmond, Rebecca Jones, R- Mayor of San Marcos, and many other Republican elected officials.
OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for 1-term incumbent DEM Catherine Blakespear. She is very liberal, and has stated she is opposed to ICE & Homeland Security, and is endorsed by lots of Liberal Groups and individuals, including even Abortion Provider, Planned Parenthood.
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CA STATE ASSEMBLY - 59th Dist
Recommendation:
PHILLIP CHEN
Comments: An incumbent that is doing as good, and deserves to be re-elected, even though “R’s” are currently the minority party in CA, with a DEM super-majority Trifecta in all 3 CA branches. Endorsed by OC Republican Party, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assoc, Reform CA, and every other respectable conservative endorser too many to list.
CA STATE ASSEMBLY - 64th Dist:
Recommendation:
RAUL ORTIZ
COMMENTS: Conservative. Endorsed by Republican Party of OC (OCGOP), REFORM CA, the OC Congress of Republicans, and the conservative CA Republican Assembly (CRA), & lots more.
CA STATE ASSEMBLY - 67th Dist
Recommendation:
PAULO MORALES
COMMENTS: PAULO MORALES, is a newly registered Republican. A Democrat his whole life, but felt “the party left me”. He is a former Cypress Mayor and retired Cypress Police officer. According to a conservative voter/advisor from Cypress, Morales consistently voted w/other conservatives on Cypress City Council. I appreciate the courage it took to leave the DEM party, recognizing how LEFT it has become.
CA STATE ASSEMBLY - 68th Dist
Includes Anaheim, Orange, and Santa Ana
Recommendation: NO RECOMMENDATION
Comments: Sadly, NO Conservative or Republican advanced for General Election.
CA STATE ASSEMBLY - 70th Dist
Recommendation:
TRI TA
Comments: Incumbent TRI TA won this seat in Nov 2022, after having served as mayor of Westminster. An immigrant from Vietnam, he is endorsed by the OC Republican Party, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assoc, and many others Republican office holders.
OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for liberal Democrat, PAULA SWIFT. She is endorsed by lots of liberal groups/individuals, including abortion provider, Planned Parenthood.
CA STATE ASSEMBLY - 71st Dist
Recommendation:
“KATE” KATHRYN SANCHEZ
Comments: A solid Conservative Republican incumbent, who has done a good job in our DEM-Led TRIFECTA CA Government and deserves to be re-elected. She is endorsed by OC GOP (Republican Party), conservative CA Republican Assembly, Carl De Maio’s REFORM CALIFORNIA, Conservative Craig Huey’s Election Forum, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assoc,, and lots of Conservative Republican Elected Officials.
CA STATE ASSEMBLY - 72nd Dist
Recommendation:
GRACEY VAN DER MARK
COMMENTS: Solid conservative, currently serving on Huntington Beach City Council, and former mayor. Gracey is a terrific candidate & campaigner. Endorsed by these groups: Republican Party of OC, CA Republican Assembly, Lincoln Club, Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Assoc, OC Young Republicans, Huntington Beach Police Officers Association (& 2 other Law Enforcement groups) and virtually EVERY Republican Elected Official in OC (about 80). Whoa! This girl has been busy!
OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for very liberal Democrat, CHRIS KLUWE, endorsed by lots of liberal groups/individuals, including abortion provider, Planned Parenthood.
CA STATE ASSEMBLY - 73rd Dist
Recommendation:
URSON RUSSELL
COMMENTS: URSON will be TERRIFIC, solid Conservative. He is a businessman, the has built and led businesses in operations, logistics, production, sales, training, and team management. He describes himself as a “fanatic for common sense, equal justice, and accountability”. He believes government is simple: “take taxpayers funds, then the government delivers security, tranquility, general welfare, defense, and protection of unalienable rights—nothing more, nothing less. No excuses, no waste, no favoritism.” Urson stands with parents for informed consent and family authority in schools and healthcare. On immigration, he supports secure borders and a merit-based system that protects citizens first while offering a legal, vetted path for those who contribute and assimilate.
ENDORSEMENTS: GROUPS-Republican Party of OC (OC GOP), California Republican Assembly, Lincoln Club of Orange County. INDIVIDUALS: Elected Officials -Mike Buley - CM City Council, Dist 1, Jeff Pettis -CM City Council, Dist 6, former CM Mayors, Steve Mensinger, Jim Righeimer, & Allan Mansoor, Christina Shea-former Irvine City Council, Scott Peotter, former Newport Beach City Council, all 5 HB City Councilmembers, Michael Gates, former HB Attorney & current CA Attorney General Candidate, and many more.
OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for very liberal Democrat incumbent, COTTIE PETRIE-NORRIS. She is endorsed by lots of liberal groups/individuals, including abortion provider, Planned Parenthood. This is a tough race against this 2-term DEM. I’m sure he could use some support, via donations and “boots on the ground”. See website below to do that.
CA STATE ASSEMBLY - Dist 74th
Recommendation:
LAURIE DAVIES
COMMENTS: Conservative incumbent, LAURIE DAVIES has done a good job, with conservative vote record, and deserves to be re-elected. Endorsed by the OC GOP, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assoc, and many conservative Republican groups.
OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for liberal Democrat, SERGIO FARIAS. He is endorsed by lots of liberal groups/individuals, including abortion provider, Planned Parenthood.
CA JUDges
rETENTION vote?
YES or no?
NOTE: CA JUDGES, PER RESEARCH by CRAIG HUEY of: www.voterguide.craighuey.com/cajudges/
CA SUPREME COURT
KELLY EVANS - NO
JOSHUA GROBAN - NO
4TH APPELLATE-DIV 1
ERAN M. BERMUDEZ - YES
JOSE S. CASTILLO - YES
TRUC T. DO - NO
LISA RODRIGUEZ - YES
DAVID M. RUBIN - YES
WILLIAM S. DATO - YES
JULIA C. KELETY - YES
4TH APPELLATE-DIV 2
COREY G. LEE - YES
MICHAEL J. RAPHAEL - YES
4TH APPELLATE-DIV 3
JOANNE MOTOIKE - NO
NATHAN R. SCOTT - YES
JULIET O. MACAULAY - NO
MARTHA K. GOODING - YES
THOMAS A. DELANEY - YES
DEBORAH C. SERVINO - YES
Oc (COUNTY)
GOVERNMENT:
OC SUPERVISOR -4th
Recommendation:
TIM SHAW
COMMENTS: Solid Conservative R. Previously served as La Habra Mayor and on City Council. Also served on OC Board of Education. He’s married, with 6 boys! Endorsed by OC Republican Party, REFORM CA, and CA Republican Assembly.
OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for CONNOR TRAUT. He’s a VERY LIBERAL Democrat, endorsed by DEM Party of OC, lots of liberal unions, groups/individuals, including evil abortion provider, Planned Parenthood. AND, TRAUT is lying when campaigning on history of “LOWERING TAXES” in Buena Park. In fact, it’s the opposite! In 2024, TRAUT enthusiastically voted for 1% Sales Tax INCREASE on Buena Pk ballot.
OC SUPERVISOR -5th
Recommendation:
DIANE DIXON
COMMENTS: While this is considered a “Non-Partisan” office, Republican DIANE DIXON is the ONE NEEDED to “flip” this seat. She is currently a CA Assemblywoman (District 72), a former Newport Beach mayor and city councilmember, and a longtime business executive. She is endorsed by Republican Party of OC (OC GOP), conservative CA Republican Assembly, and everyone Conservative and Republican.
OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for extremely liberal Democrat, KATRINA FOLEY. She is endorsed by all liberal group/individuals, including abortion provider, Planned Parenthood.
Schools
-CA State
CA SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTIONS (also under CA Government)
Recommendation:
SONJA SHAW
COMMENTS: Shaw started out as a “concerned” mom over her daughter’s education, who got involved. Elected Chino Valley Unified School Board President in 2022, SHAW championed parental rights, winning landmark battles against Sacramento's extreme policies, including a lawsuit of Attorney General Rob Bonta’s. She strongly opposes MEN in Women’s sports, which got her the support of Riley Gaines, Women's Sports Advocate. Also, endorsed by Governor Candidates, Sheriff Chad Bianco & Steve Hilton, the CA Republican Party, conservative CA Republican Assembly, Reform CA, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (protects Prop 13), the Lincoln Club, Moms for Liberty, and tons of elected conservative office holders throughout CA. She is so worthy of your vote.
OC CITY COUNCILS
ALISO VIEJO
RECOMMENDATION:
DIST 2:MAX DUNCAN
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
DIST 3:GARRETT DWYER
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
ANAHEIM –
RECOMMENDATION:
MAYOR: ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ
Comments: A Conservative Democrat. “An excellent choice”, per www.Robyn Nordell.com. Please DO NOT VOTE for opponents, Ashleigh Aitken or Imran Sharief.
DIST 3: NATALIE RUBALCAVA
Comments: She is the far-better option, per www.Robyn Nordell.com.
BREA –(vote 3)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. CECILIA HUPP
2. BLAIRE STEWART
3. STEVE VARGAS
BUENA PARK –
RECOMMENDATION:
LIBRARY: NONE
DIST 2: YONG CHOI
Comments: This is not a strong recommendation. Minimal information available. CHOI appears to tilt slight more conservative, than opponent, Carlos Franco, who is DEM-endorsed.
DIST 5: NONE
Info Only: Candidate, BRANDON SCHOONER is a registered Democrat. Sharena Walker is “NPP” (no party preference).
COSTA MESA
RECOMMENDATIONS:
MAYOR - MICHAEL BULEY
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
DIST 3 - DANIEL MORGAN
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
DIST 4- FISHER DERDERIAN
DIST 5 - STEVE SMITH
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
CYPRESS –
RECOMMENDATION:
DIST 1 - ANNE HERTZ MALLARI
Comments: Known Conservative R who previously served on Cypress CC, before CYPRESS moved to district voting. Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
OPPONENT: Please DO NOT vote incumbent, DAVID BURKE, known to be politically liberal-left.
DIST 2 - BONNIE PEAT
Comments: Solid Conservative incumbent, who deserves to be re-elected. Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
DIST 5- RANDY HARPER
Comments: Republican Conservative w/decades long career and in Public Safety (firefighter background). Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
OPPONENT: Please DO NOT vote for RACHEL CARNAHAN, who is a known liberal and wants ICE eliminated.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY –(up to 3)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. DAN HAY
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
2. JIM CUNEEN
Comments: Conservative incumbent seeking re-election. Endorsed by many know Conservatives, including Assemblyman Tri Ta, CA State Senator Tony Strickland, Assemblywoman Diane Dixon, Assemblyman Phillip Chen, and OC Board of Education Trustee Tim Shaw.
3. KIM CONSTANTINE
Comments: Incumbent Conservative “R”.
FULLERTON –
RECOMMENDATION:
DIST 3: DANIEL KIM
Comments: Businessman, a numbers guy, who helps turn businesses around. W/Fullerton’s budget deficit issues, seems helpful. Please do not vote for opponent, SHANA CHARLES, is DEM-Party endorsed incumbent.
DIST 5: DAVID FISCHBEIN
Comments: Navy Vet. Only “R” in 3-man race w/2 “D’s” . Please DO NOT VOTE for Jozef Maldanado who is DEM-Party endorsed
GARDEN GROVE –
RECOMMENDATION:
MAYOR: STEPHANIE KLOPFENSTEIN
Comments: KLOPFENSTEIN is “R” Incumbent, endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party). Known to be doing a good job.
OPPONENT: Please do not vote for liberal DEM- Party-endorsed, Thu-Ha Nguyen.
Dist 1 - ROGER FLANDERS
Comments: Endorsed by GG Mayor Stephanie Klopfenstein, Mayor Pro Tem George Brietigam, and OC Supervisor Janet Nguyen.
Dist 3 - CINDY NGOC TRAN
Comments: Incumbent TRAN is the better of choices available.
Dist 4 - PHAT BUI
Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
HUNTINGTON BEACH –
RECOMMENDATION:
-PAT BURNS
Comments: Incumbent doing a good job, and deserves to be returned. Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party) and many conserv
-ANDREW GRUEL
Comments: Incumbent doing a good job, and deserves to be returned. Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
-CASEY MCKEON
Comments: Incumbent & mayor doing a good job, and deserves to be returned. Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
-BRIAN THIENES
Comments: Conservative small businessman. Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
-CITY ATTORNEY - MIKE VIGLIOTTA
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
IRVINE –
RECOMMENDATIONS:
MAYOR: NONE
DIST 1: JOHN PARKS
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
DIST 5: STEVEN ALVES
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
DIST 6: SCOTTY HONG
Comments: No good choices here. Better of 2 “D’s” running, as is known as more “moderate Dem”, as compared to far left incumbent opponent, UCI Professor, KATHLEEN TRESEDER.
LAGUNA BEACH – (up to3)
RECOMMENDATION: (suggest “bullet vote” for only 1)
NICK ARONOFF
Comments: 4th generation LB resident. Campaign supports fiscal restraint, supports local businesses, opposed new city taxes. Says, “Common Sense” Candidate.
For Other 2 slots, INFO ONLY: 1 other “R” running, restaurant owner, ASHLEY CINTAS, but minimal info avail. Others are “D’s”, or unknowns. Hard to find a Conservative in this liberal city.
LAGUNA HILLS –
RECOMMENDATION:
DIST 1: LAURA THIES
DIST 4: SCOTT MILLER
Comments: My research show Miller a strong Conservative. Former mayor of San Jacinto before moving to Laguna Hills.
LAGUNA WOODS – (up to 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. CAROL MOORE
Comments: Not strong recommendation. Incumbent. Better of 3 available.
2. NONE
Info Only: ANNIE McCARY is Democrat incumbent. And SUE QUAM, is “NPP”.
LA HABRA – (vote up to 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
1.SUSAN PRITCHARD
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
2. MILES MATIAS
LAKE FOREST –
RECOMMENDATION:
DIST 2: BENJAMIN YU
Comments: Incumbent who has been a consistent Conservative vote on the LF City Council.
DIST 3: TOM GRABLE
Comments: Incumbent. Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
DIST 4: SHARI RHODES
Endorsed by these Conservatives: LF Mayor Robert Pequeno , LF Councilmember, Scott Voigts, and former LF Mayor Dwight Robinson.
LA PALMA –
RECOMMENDATION:
DIST 2: NITESH PATEL
Comments: Incumbent. Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party).
DIST 4: JONATHAN DINWIDDLE
Comments: Not strong recommendation. Minimal info avail. He’s a young (29) small business owner. Wants to “give back to city where he grew up”. Only “R” running against “D”, community volunteer.
LOS ALAMITOS –
RECOMMENDATION:
DIST 4: JOE HASTIE
Comments: Please DON’T vote for SHELLY HASSELRINK. LA Conservative have found her to be a disappointment.
DIST 5: EMILY HIBARD
Comments: Incumbent “R” doing a good job and deserves to be returned.
MISSION VIEJO –
RECOMMENDATION:
DIST 1 - BOB RUESCH
Comments: Incumbent Ruesch is doing a good job, and MV needs him to be returned. He is getting MY VOTE! Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party).
OPPONENT: Please do not vote for liberal KRISTEN WILCOX, who is supported by the CANYON DEMOCRATS in our area, whose goal is to turn OC BLUE!
DIST 2 - SAGA CONROY
Comments: Having escaped from oppressive Communist China when young, CONROY is now a proud AMERICAN who loves the USA. Currently serves on MV Community Services Commission, and is the Community Outreach Director for “R” OC Supervisor Don Wagner. She is the fierce fighter needed on the MVCC to keep MV Conservative. Endorsed by OC Republican Party), OC Lincoln Club, CA Senator Tony Strickland, CA Assembly Kate Sanchez, MV CC members, Trish Kelley and Brian Goodell, former MV Mayor Col. Greg Raths USMC (ret.), LF Mayor Scott Voigts, LF CCmember Doug Cirbo, LH Mayor Joshua Sweeney, former LH Mayor Janine Heft , and about 50 other Elected Conservatives in OC. WHOA! This girl has been busy!
https://www.sagaconroy.com/
OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for NPP (No Party Preference) opponent, PETER MOLINARI, who is supported by the CANYON DEMOCRATS in our area (whose goal is to turn OC BLUE!) and is endorsed by abortion provider, Planned Parenthood of OC.
DIST 3 - BRYAN ZAHN
Comments: Conservative Republican. Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party). Also by MV Mayor Wendy Bucknum, MV Councilmembers Brian Goodell, Trish Kelley, Bob Ruesch, and former MV Mayors Robert Breton, Dave Leckness. Former MV Employee of the Year.
Opponent: Please DO NOT VOTE for Incumbent CYNTHIA VASQUEZ, who only won last election due to a split “R” candidates vote. She is currently the ONLY Democrat on council, who pushes for all kinds of Liberal activities, like Gay Pride Parade. She is supported by the CANYON DEMOCRATS in our area, whose goal is to turn OC BLUE!
DIST 4 - JAMES MORRISON
Comments: Conservative “R”, JAMES MORRISON is a veteran, and one of the critical Councilmembers needed in our city (my city!) to keep MV Conservative. Endorsed by Lincoln Club of OC
OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for opponent, LAURA LACKO, who is EXTREMELY LIBERAL, endorsed/funded by abortion provider, Plannned Parenthood, and CANYON DEMOCRATS in our area (whose goal is to turn OC BLUE).
DIST 5 - STEVE THORNTON (unopposed)
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
NEWPORT BEACH –
RECOMMENDATION:
DIST 1 - JOE STAPLETON
Comments: Incumbent “R” deserving to be re-elected . Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
DIST 3 - ERIK WEIGAND
Comments: Incumbent “R” deserving to be re-elected . Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
DIST 4 - ROBYN GRANT (unopposed)
Comments: Incumbent “R” deserving to be re-elected. Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
DIST 6 - LAUREN KLEIMAN
Comments: Incumbent “R” deserving to be re-elected. Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
ORANGE-
RECOMMENDATION:
MAYOR: DAN SLATER
Comments: Incumbent. Better of 2.
DIST 1 : ALBERT “AJ” RICCI
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
DIST 4 : DENIS BILODEAU (unopposed)
DIST 6 : BRENDON MOELLER (unopposed)
PLACENTIA –
RECOMMENDATION:
DIST 2: MATT WAUGH
Comments: Endorsed by CA Assemblyman, Phillip Chen.
DIST 4: JAMES BURANDT
Comments: Involved Placentia Marine Vet. Endorsed by former Mayor, Rhonda Shader, and Brea CCmember, Blair Stewart.
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA –
RECOMMENDATION:
DIST 1 - JOSH BASTIAN
Comments: Conservative Bastian is a businessman, currently serves as RSM’s Planning Commissioner & Pres of RSM C of Commerce, while active in his church, too. Endorsed by OC Republican Party & Mayor Tony Beall.
DIST 2 - ANNE FIGUEROA
Comments: Incumbent doing a good job in this fiscally strong city, and deserves to be returned. Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party), RSM Mayor Tony Beall, and many elected Conservatives.
DIST 4 - BRAD McGIRR (unopposed)
Comments: Incumbent conservative, attorney McGirr is doing a great job & deserves to be re-elected in this award-winning city. Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party). The “Lucky Duck” is unopposed.
SAN CLEMENTE –
RECOMMENDATION:
MAYOR - VICTOR CABRAL
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
DIST 1 - STEVE CAMP
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
DIST 2 - STEVE KNOBLOCK
Comments: Great candidate! Incumbent “R” doing a good job & deserves to be re-elected. Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO –
RECOMMENDATION:
DIST 2 - JEFF MOORE
Comments: My research indicate JEFF MOORE to be a Conservative, and serves as Chair of City Planning Comm. Endorsed by OC GOP (OC Republican Party), Mayor John Campbell, and councilman, Howard Hart.
SANTA ANA –
RECOMMENDATION:
Comments: Below are the “BETTER” of options available.
MAYOR: VALERIE AMEZCUA
WARD 2: SELICA DIAZ
WARD 4: PHIL BACERRA
WARD 6: NONE
SEAL BEACH –
RECOMMENDATION:
DIST 1: PERLA MENDOZA
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party).
STANTON –
RECOMMENDATION:
DIST 1: THOMAS FRAZIER
DIST 3: DEWAYNE NORMAND
Comments: Currently serves as a City Planning Commissioner. Please DO NOT vote for DEM-endorsed Marion-Ray Velasco.
TUSTIN –
RECOMMENDATION:
MAYOR: AUSTIN LUMBARD
Comments: Conservative incumbent mayor, that deserves to be re-elected. Endorsed by OC Republican Party), Lincoln Club, OC Sheriff Don Barns, and tons more conservatives.
DIST 3: RAY SCHNELL
Comments: Incumbent CC member that deserves re-election. Endorsed by OC Republican Party, OC Sheriff Don Barns, and many more conservatives.
WESTMINSTER –
RECOMMENDATIONS:
MAYOR: CHI CHARLIE NGUYEN
DIST 1: AMY PHAN WEST
DIST 2: NAM QUAM NGUYEN
YORBA LINDA – (vote 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. CARLOS RODRIQUEZ
Comments: Incumbent. Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
2. SEAN PHAYAKAPONG
Comments: SEAN is a YL native, and the “R” backed by the city’s CONSERVATIVES. An engineer, very city involved, and currently serves as Chair of YL Traffic Commissioner.
Please DO NOT VOTE for incumbent “R”, JANICE LIM. She has been a huge disappointment for YL Conservatives, in her votes, her candidates she has prev supported, and her campaign activities.
SCHOOLS
CA SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
(NOTE: Also under “CA GOVERNMENT”)
RECOMMENDATION:
SONJA SHAW
COMMENTS: Starting out as “just a concerned mom” over her daughter’s education, it grew to a passion. Elected Chino Valley Unified School Board President in 2022, SHAW championed parental rights, winning landmark battles against Sacramento's extreme policies, including a lawsuit opposing Attorney General Rob Bonta. She strongly opposes Men in Women’s sports, which got her the support of Riley Gaines, Women's Sports Advocate. Also, endorsed by Governor Candidates, Sheriff Chad Bianco & Steve Hilton, the CA Republican Party, conservative CA Republican Assembly, Reform CA, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (protects Prop 13), the Lincoln Club, Moms for Liberty, and tons of elected conservative office holders throughout CA.
oc cOMMUNITY
COLLEGE
COAST COLLEGE
AREA 1- AUSTIN EDSELL
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party) Please DO NOT VOTE for DEM Party endorsed, JOE KALMICK.
AREA 3- CONRAD MAZEIKA
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party) . Please DO NOT VOTE for Dem incumbent, KIM CARR.
AREA 5- XERXEZ CALILUNG
Comments: A dentist, endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party). Please DO NOT VOTE for DEM, ELIZABETH "LIZ" DORN PARKER.
NO OC COLLEGE
RECOMMENDATION:
AREA 1- RAMA MALINE
Comments: 30 yr State Prosecutor, Attorney, Law professor. Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party). DO NOT VOTE for DEM-Endorsed, BARBARA DUNSHEATH.
AREA 3- LARRY ANDRE
Comments: Business owner, who is endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party). Please DO NOT VOTE for DEM-Endorsed, CHLOE SERRANO, or other Democrat, PAUL GONZALES.
AREA 6- ZONYA TOWNSEND
Comments: Educator/Registered Nurse, endorsed by Orange Co Republican Party. Please DON’T VOTE for 3 Dem OPPONENTS: JESUS SILVA, PAULETTE CHAFFEE, or JEFFREY P. BROWN.
RANCHO SANTIAGO COLLEGE –
RECOMMENDATION:
AREA 2- JOHN HANNA
Comments: Not good choices. Better than Steve Rocco.
AREA 4- DAISY TONG
Comments: Incumbent “R”. Please DO NOT VOTE for DEM Party endorsed, BEATRIZ MENDOZA.
SOUTH OC COLLEGE –
RECOMMENDATION:
AREA 4- JOHN BLACK
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
OC SCHOOLS –
ELEMENTARY & HS
ANAHEIM UNION HS –
RECOMMENDATION:
AREA 1- ALFONSO RODRIGUEZ
Comments: Christian conservative and best in this 4 person race, per conservative, www.RobynNordell.com.
AREA 2- ROBERTO GARCIA
Comments: By far the better of candidates. Please DO NOT VOTE for far-left, DEM-endorsed, ANNEMARIE RANDLE-TREJO.
ANAHEIM ELEM SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDATION:
AREA 2- JEFF COLE
Comments: Best of options. And better than far-left opponent, JUAN ALVAREZ.
AREA 4- MARK LOPEZ
Comments: LOPEZ tilts better than far-left, DEM-endorsed, ALVA ALVAREZ.
BREA OLINDA SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDATION:
AREA 4- NATALIE JOHNSON
Comments: Incumbent that deserves to be returned. Please DO NOT VOTE for liberal Democrat, WENDY CRINER.
CAPISTRANO SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDATION:
AREA 4- MARCO CARRALERO
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party). Businessman familiar w/budgets, helpful to deal w/CAPO’s budget deficit. Supports Parents’ Rights. Also endorsed by these Conservatives: CAPO School Trustees Lisa Davis, Lisa Zollinger, Jennifer Adnams, OC BofEd Trustees, Lisa Sparks & Tim Shaw, and former Laguna Niguel Mayor Linda Lindholm.
AREA 6- MANDY BOURNE
Comments: Conservative, “Common-Sense” MANDY BOURNE is a retired attorney (6 kids), well known and broadly endorsed by many due to 20 yr as a CAPO parent volunteer, including conservative CAPO trustee, Lisa Davis. Supports Parents’ Rights.
OPPONENT: Please DO NOT vote for DEM Party endorsed candidate, JENNA EMMONS.
AREA 7- LINDA SHEPARD
Comments: Conservative educator, parent and CPA, especially needed to deal w/challenges of CAPO’s declining enrollment deficit. Supports Parental Rights. Endorsed by CAPO’S Conservative Trustees Judy Bullockus, Lisa Zollinger, Jennifer Adnams, and Lisa Davis. Also, conservative Mission Viejo City Councilmember, Trish Kelly and Robert Reusch
CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT -
RECOMMENDATION:
AREA B- JON PEAT
Comments: Former Cypress City Councilmember, known for Conservative principles. Parent advocate.
AREA C- VERNON MILLER
Comments: “R” candidate. “I'm not running to bring politics into the classroom.”
FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOLS (up to 3)
RECOMMENDATION:
-DENNIS COLE
-RICK NICHOLS
-EUGENE MURRAY
Above 3 are the Conservative candidates.
FULLERTON JOINT HS
RECOMMENDATION:
AREA 1- MATTHEW MATIAS
OPPONENT: REGINA CUADRA is DEM-Party endorsed.
AREA 5- MARILYN BUCHI
Comments: Incumbent “R”
FULLERTON SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDATION:
AREA 3- AMY CHOI-WON
Comments: Not strong recommendation. Better of choices available. Opponent, JORDAN ABUSHAWISH, is DEM-Party endorsed.
GARDEN GROVE SCHOOLS-
RECOMMENDATION:
AREA 2- LAN QUOC NGUYEN
Comments: Incumbent “R”.
OPPONENT: Please do not vote for DEM-Party endorsed, CHARLENE CUELLAR.
AREA 4- QUAN VUONG
Comments: Slight nod to Republican VUONG. Attorney & CPA
HUNTINGTON BEACH SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDATION:
AREA 4- LAURA COSTELLOE
Comments: Supports Parental Rights. Endorsed by HB Republican Assembly, Tim Shaw, Pres OC BofEd, and by many known local Conservatives, inc HBCC members, Gracey VanDerMark, Butch Twining, & Casey McKeon, .
IRVINE SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDATION:
AREA 2-RON SCOLESDANG
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
AREA 4-NO RECOMMENDATION
LAGUNA BEACH SCHOOLS (up to 3)
RECOMMENDATIONS: (vote ONLY these 2)
DEE PERRY
ELIZABETH BATES
OPPONENTS: My LB advisor is recommending only voting these 2. Please DO NOT VOTE for DEM-Party endorsed candidates, JOAN MALCZEWSKI, or SHAHEEN SHEIK-SADHAL.
LA HABRA SCHOOLS –
RECOMMENDATION:
AREA 4- BERTHA MANZANARES
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
LOWELL SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDATION:
AREA 4- KAREN SHAW
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
MAGNOLIA SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDATION:
AREA 5- GARY SHIELDS
Comments: Has right values, per Robyn Nordell. Retired Deputy Sheriff that prev served 2 terms on Magnolia board. Please DO NOT VOTE for liberal, Annie Warne.
NEWPORT MESA SCHOOLS–
RECOMMENDATION:
AREA 2- CRAIG HOLIDAY
OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for DEM-Party endorsed, MICHELLE MURPHY.
AREA 7- GRACE DAÑINO HICKOK
Comments: Best of available choices. Please DO NOT VOTE for liberal DEM-Endorsed, ANDY GODINEZ.
OCEAN VIEW SCHOOLS –
RECOMMENDATION:
AREA 5- DAVID CLIFFORD
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party), CA Republican Assembly, and MANY solid conservative officials, including Tony Strickland - CA State Senator, Michael Gates, CA Attorney General Candidate, and Mayor of HB, Casey McKeon, HB City Council woman, Gracey Van Der Mark.
ORANGE SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDATIONS:
AREA 1- IVAN KOKOS
Comments: Conservative. Parental Rights. Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party) and Lincoln Club. OPPONENT: Is DEM-Party endorsed.
AREA 4- CRYSTAL MILES
Comments: Conservative. Parental Rights. Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party) and Lincoln Club. OPPONENT: Is DEM-Party endorsed.
AREA 5- CHIP AHLSWEDE
Comments: Conservative. Parental Rights. Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party) and Lincoln Club. OPPONENT: Is DEM-Party endorsed.
AREA 7- JACK CHANG
Comments: Conservative. Parental Rights. Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party) and Lincoln Club. OPPONENT: Is DEM-Party endorsed.
PLACENTIA/YORBA LINDA SCHOOLS –
RECOMMENDATION:
AREA 4-TODD FRAZIER
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
AREA 5- JUSTIN AGUIRRE
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party). Supports parents rights, protection of girls in sports, keep politics out of classrooms.
SADDLEBACK VALLEY SCHOOLS –
RECOMMENDATION:
AREA 5- KRIS SPOWART
OPPONENT: Please DO NOT Vote for EDGAR MONTES who Is DEM-Party endorsed.
SANTA ANA SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDATION:
AREA 4- SYLVIA IGLESIAS
Comments: Supports Parental Rights. Is family values candidate.
AREA 5-ALEJANDRA RODRIGUEZ
Comments: Supports Parental Rights. Rodriguez says, “Your family. Your values. Your child. But somewhere along the way, Santa Ana schools started making decisions about your kids without telling you & counseling your child was placed in, without your knowledge. Library books you'd never approve. Curriculum you never agreed to.”
TUSTIN SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDATION:
AREA 3-KELLY FELTON (R)
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party) and Lincoln Club
AREA 5-ZIGGY MCBRIDE (R)
Comments: Supports Parental Rights, Fairness in Girls’ Sports. Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party), Tustin Mayor, Austin Lumbard, all 5 Conservatives on OC Bd of Ed, OC Lincoln Club & many others elected conservatives.
OC WATER &
SPECIAL DIST
EL TORO WATER
RECOMMENDATION: MIKE GASKINS
Comments While you can vote for up to 2, suggest ONLY vote for MIKE GASKINS
IRVINE RANCH WATER-
RECOMMENDATION: PEER SWAN
Comments: Better of 2.
MESA WATER -
RECOMMENDATION:
DIV 5- SHAWN DEWANE
Comments: Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party)
MIDWAY CITY SANITARY
RECOMMENDATION: MARK NGUYEN
Comments While you can vote for up to 3, suggest ONLY vote for MARK NGUYEN. Endorsed by the CA Republican Assembly.
MOULTON NIGUEL WATER
RECOMMENDATION:
SHORT TERM - PATRICIA "PAT" BATES
Comments: God bless PAT BATES for continuing to serve! She has been an OC Supervisor, a CA State Assemblywoman, a CA State Senator, and Laguna Niguel’s 1st Mayor. And, she knows water. We need “New Blood” on this water board.
FULL TERM (up to 3 vote)
1.TRISH KELLEY
Comments: Former Mission Viejo Mayor & current City Councilmember for decades. Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party). Like PAT BATES, we are blessed to have TRISH KELLEY and her years of experience to serve here.
2. WILLIAM MOORHEAD
3. BRIAN PARKER
MUNICIPAL WATER-Div 2
RECOMMENDATION: LARRY DICK
ROSSMOOR COM SERVICES (up to 2)
RECOMMENDATION: KONYA VIVANTI (suggest only vote 1)
SERRANO WATER –Div 4
RECOMMENDATION: NONE
SILVERADO-MODJESKA REC & PARK
RECOMMENDATION: NONE
TRABUCO CANYON WATER-(up to 3 votes)
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. GLENN ACOSTA 2. MIKE SAFRANSKI 3. EDWARD MANDICH
CA PROPOSITIONS
PROP 1: Housing BOND (w/deceptive title)
RECOMMENDATION: BIG FAT NO
COMMENTS: A BIG FAT NO, for lots of reasons:
1) MAIN REASON: PROP 1 is a “BOND”. That means, CA will BORROW (here, $11.25 BILLION) to fund this effort. CA is already “swimming in debt”, currently over $124 BILLION. CA cannot afford MORE debt, and cannot afford the interest on current debt. A bond is the most EXPENSIVE way to obtain funds DUE TO PAYING INTEREST. Just like you and me, CA “needs to live within our means”, and NOT BORROW. Our children, grands should NOT have to payoff this loan in 30 yrs for twice the amt borrowed. “NO” ON THIS BOND, and ALL BONDS.
2) DECEPTIVE PROP TITLING, throwing in “veterans” in title, to “soften hearts”, when in fact, VETERANS get only a small fraction.
3) PROP 1 won’t help w/ affordable housing. In fact, may increase prices bc developers (who will get rich w/this bond) would be required to use higher-priced union workers (85% of construction workers are non-union) making construction even MORE expensive. AND, nothing is in PROP 1 to stop “Red Tape” or regulations (which IS needed and WOULD help!).
PROP 2: Increases State’s Rainy Day Fund (FALSE title)
RECOMMENDATION: NO
COMMENTS: Prop 2 “CLAIMS” to create a bigger “Rainy Day” fund in CA budget. But, in reality, it creates a “new slush fund” for politicians to spend . Prop 2 would “gut” the current voter-imposed “spending limit” on CA politicians. And, worse, it would virtually eliminates the requirement that taxpayers receive tax rebates, if revenues exceed the spending limit. NO on PROP 2.
PROP 3: Makes PERMANENT a Temporary Income Tax Increase
RECOMMENDATION: NO
COMMENTS: There are 2 “TAX INCREASE” PROPS on ballot (Props 3 & 40), on both a “NO” is recommended. Biased title plays up funding for schools and health care without accountability for how the money is spent.
CA has the HIGHEST-in-the-nation INCOME TAX rates. PROP 3 would make a “temporary” tax increase (not even due to sunset til 2031), PERMANENT. This is at a time when CA is already losing EMPLOYERS, losing JOBS, & losing PEOPLE/TAXPAYERS, to other states. And, with them goes the CA revenue they generate. If more leave CA, esp high-income individuals, it will only exacerbates the cost-of-living crisis for Californians.
PROP 4: PUBLIC FINANCE OF CAMPAIGNS
RECOMMENDATION: NO
COMMENTS: PROP 4 Repeals a previous BAN on Public Financing of Political Campaigns. Voters wisely decided years ago that tax dollars should NEVER be used to fund the campaigns of politicians.
But with Prop 4, politicians are refusing to take “NO” for an answer. They tried to sneak this through the legislature in 2016. The courts threw it out, and ruled that voters must decide. 10 years later they’re back, asking to spend YOUR TAX DOLLARS (AGAIN!) on political campaigns. Tell them (AGAIN!) the same thing the courts did: “NO!”
PROP 5: CA EXECUTIVE STRUCTURE on RECALLS
RECOMMENDATION: NO
Under Prop 5, if the voters recall the Governor, you don’t get to choose the replacement — the office is automatically handed to the political machine’s second-in-command. The decision will be entirely out of the voters’ control.
PROP 37: $25 BILLION HOUSING *BOND
RECOMMENDATION: BIG FAT NO
COMMENTS: CA would “BORROW” up to $25 BILLION (w/a “B”) , and would turn around & “LOAN” these “BORROWED” funds to individuals in a Housing Down Payment Assistance program. While helping a homebuyer w/a down pmt is a “nice” idea, the Prop is INSANE and financially reckless for CA. CA has no business being a mortgage lender.
Per REFORM CALIFORNIA: “Provides taxpayer-funded subsidies to developers without reforming costly mandates that make housing so expensive. Worse, Prop 37 makes CA one of the biggest mortgage lenders in America overnight – and taxpayers are left holding the bag for any losses. Many of the boondoggle projects supported by this bond will cost more than $1M per unit! Campaign contributors to politicians also get special contracts under Prop 37.”
*A BOND means, CA will BORROW (here, $25 BILLION) to fund this effort. CA is already “swimming in debt”, currently over $124 BILLION. CA cannot afford MORE debt, and cannot afford interest on current debt. A bond is the most EXPENSIVE way to obtain funds DUE TO PAYING INTEREST. Just like you and me, CA “needs to live within our means”, and NOT BORROW. Our children, grands should NOT have to payoff this loan in 30 yrs for twice the amt borrowed. “NO” ON THIS BOND, and ALL BONDS.
PROP 38: IMMUNOLOGY RESEARCH BOND
(NOTE: “REFORM CALIFORNIA” & Carl DeMaio, has this one WRONG (IMO) on their VOTER GUIDE!)
RECOMMENDATION: NO
REASONS TO VOTE “NO”
1. BOND: It’s a $8.4 Billion 20yr BOND ! NO to ALL BONDS. CA cannot afford to BORROW. Cannot afford MORE debt service.
2. UNFAIR: Billionaire (Gary Michelson) is pushing PROP 38, which unfairly steers $4.2 billion to the institution HE CREATED for Immunology research.
3. Medicine/Science changes FREQUENTLY! “IMMUNOLOGY” may be “outdated” long before debt is paid in 20yrs.
4. PROPONENTS say it will “PAY FOR ITSELF” w/new immunology/meds royalties. That is speculative & risky! No guarantees! CA’s owns this DEBT!
PROP 39:REQUIRE VOTER ID when VOTING
RECOMMENDATION: YES, YES, YES, BIG FAT “YES”!
PROP 39 would require a government-issued ID for in-person voting. Or the last four digits of a government-issued ID number for mail-in voting. PLUS, would require election officials to maintain accurate voter registration lists, and use “BEST EFFORTS” to verify citizenship with government data. PURPOSE: To ensure that only eligible voters participate in elections. A COMMON SENSE initiative that is LONG OVERDUE !
BTW, CA DEMOCRAT PARTY is OPPOSING.
PROP 40: SO-CALLED “BILLIONAIRE” TAX, is REALLY an “EVERYBODY TAX”
RECOMMENDATION: BIG FAT “NO”
Prop 40 is deceptive, and first-in-the-nation “Wealth Tax”, being sold as the "Billionaire's Tax"! But BILLIONARES are just the initial “BAIT”! In reality, it is an "Everybody Tax!"
PROP 40 is a “permanent” Constitutional Amendment that contains wording that can be EXPANDED to extend to EVERYONE, “without another public vote!”
The “ONE-TIME TAX” collection WILL expire, but the SPENDING WON’T! When it runs out , it will need to be EXPANDED. No limits here.
This 1-time tax will do little to help CA. And will drive out CA’s wealthy, which CA needs for revenue. A study by Stanford University economists found the tax will cost CA $25 billion, as the tax drives companies and wealthy residents out-of-state. Exodus has already started. VOTE “NO” on Prop 40.
NOTE: PROP 41, 42, & 43 ARE KNOWN AS THE “TAXPAYER PROTECTION TRIO” - VOTE YES on ALL 3
PROP 41: REQUIRES AUDITS on ALL “SPECIAL TAXES”
RECOMMENDATION: YES
PROP 41: Makes it harder for CA Politicians to RAISE YOUR TAXES, requiring audits to prevent waste, fraud and abuse and diversion.
PROP 42: STOPS TAX on SAVINGS
RECOMMENDATION: BIG GIANT “YES”
Prop 42 would prohibit politicians from taxing the value of your ASSETS (like savings, checking, 401k, stocks, and current home equity in your home).
PROP 43: RESTORES 2/3 VOTE REQUIREMENT to RAISE TAXES (established under PROP 13)
RECOMMENDATION: YES
Under current law, local taxes that are used for a specific purpose (ie, “Special Taxes”) require a 2/3 vote to be approved. However, recent COURT DECISIONS have allowed tax increase that are “proposed by voters” to be approved with a majority vote. This closes that “loophole” and restores the 2/3 requirement, established w/Prop 13 , making it harder to raise your taxes. Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Assoc supports a “YES” on Prop 43.
PROP 44: IMPOSES COSTLY MANDATES on Community Health Clinics
RECOMMENDATION: NO
Federal Community Health Clinics serve underserved, lower income, often rural communities, and ARE NEEDED! With PROP 44, it would require 90% of revenue from clinics to go to health services (now 80%). Sounds good “on paper” but could result in closures, or prohibit needed services. PROP is “bankrolled” by healthcare unions, namely SEIU United Healthcare Workers West, who desire more members to join, and contribute to their union trust fund. VOTE NO!
PROP 45: CUT HOUSING COSTS BY CUTTING “RED TAPE”
RECOMMENDATION: YES
CA needs more affordable housing! But CA building projects are so expensive bc of the excessive delays for approvals. PROP 45 will greatly reduce “red tape” and create a faster project construction track, by relieving some of the “excessive” CEQA (environmental) delays. PROP also sets deadlines to “greenlight” building projects faster. Needed, and so overdue!
OC SCHOOL
MEASURES
MEAS A: LAGUNA BEACH SCHOOL DIST BOND(or LOAN)
COMMENTS: INCREASES your REAL ESTATE TAXES for next 20-30yrs to pay for LOAN (Bond) of $83million to make school repairs. Most expensive way to get revenue, paying back double.
RECOMMENDATION: NO
MEAS B: WESTMINSTER SCHOOL DIST BOND(or LOAN)
RECOMMENDATION: NO
COMMENTS: INCREASES your REAL ESTATE TAXES for next 20-30yrs to pay for LOAN (Bond) of $128 million for school repairs. Most expensive way to get revenue, paying back double.
CITY
MEASURES
MEAS C: COSTA MESA-BUSINESS LICENSE TAX INCREASE
RECOMMENDATION: NO
MEAS D: IRVINE-Mayor & City Council Change Voting to Ranked Voting
RECOMMENDATION: NO (terrible idea!)
MEAS E: LAGUNA BEACH-Term Limits for City Council
RECOMMENDATION: YES
COMMENTS: For an “AT LARGE” Voting City, I think this can make sense.
MEAS F: LAKE FOREST-Extends current Term Limits for City Council to 3 Terms
RECOMMENDATION: YES
COMMENTS: LF already has TERM LIMITS of 2 terms. This extends to 3 terms. For a “DISTRICT” Voting city, this is better. It is hard to find good “QUALIFIED” candidates in a small geological area who are willing to run.
MEAS G: LOS ALAMITOS- HOTEL TAX INCREASE to 12%
RECOMMENDATION: NO
MEAS H: NEWPORT BEACH-Allow High Density Housing
RECOMMENDATION: NO
MEAS I: ORANGE-INCREASE CITY’S SALES TAX
RECOMMENDATION: NO
MEAS J: ORANGE-HOTEL TAX INCREASE to 14%
RECOMMENDATION: NO
MEAS K: ORANGE- BECOME a CHARTER CITY
RECOMMENDATION: NO RECOMMENDATION
MEAS L: PLACENTIA-HOTEL TAX INCREASE to 14%
RECOMMENDATION: NO
MEAS M: SAN CLEMENTE-1% SALES TAX INCREASE
RECOMMENDATION: NO
COMMENTS: SC current Sales Tax is already high at 9.1. W/this increase it would become the highest in OC at 10.1%, compared say to Dana Point or Mission Viejo, which is at 7.75%. If passes, I’ve got to remember to never shop or, heaven forbid buy a car in SC.
MEAS N: SANTA ANA - MAKES “PERMANENT” SA’S “TEMPORARY” SALES TAX INCREASE of 1.5%
RECOMMENDATION: BIG FAT “NO”
COMMENTS: Don’t do it SA Voters! Santa Ana has the highest SALES TAX in Orange Co (ties w/3 other cities) at 9.25%. A “Yes” vote keeps the 1.5% City Sales tax in place INDEFINITELY. A “No” vote allows the tax to be REDUCED to 1% in 2029 and eventually expire in 2039. MEAS N does not increase the current rate, but it makes the existing HIGH “temp” tax. . . . permanent!
MEAS O: WESTMINSTER-HOTEL TAX INCREASE to 12%
RECOMMENDATION: NO
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