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By: NANCY SANDOVAL
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for:
June 2, 2026
Primary
election
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NOTE: I DO NOT ENDORSE! I simply make RECOMMENDATIONS, looking for the BEST or sometimes the BETTER of the CANDIDATES of those available. Sometimes, I even RECOMMEND with RELUCTANCE, knowing SOMEONE is going to win, and one candidate’s political philosophy might tilt slightly better than another. If I’m not able to determine ANY positive tilt or have inadequate info, I may just state, “NONE”.
FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT
us congress
US Rep 38th Dist
This is one of the NEWSOM atrociously drawn Dist to favor DEMS to gain house seats. District is mostly in LA Co, but it does swing down to include parts of Brea, Yorba Linda, Anaheim, and Placentia.
Recommendation: PEDRO “ANTONIO” CASAS (R)
COMMENTS: Casas is a 29 yr retired Colonel from U.S. Army, and a psychologist. He attended Catholic School, thru HS, U of LaVerne, & PHD from UCSB. I heard him speak on 3-29-26. He stated he was a “Christian believer”, and was SPOT-ON re: the issues that concerns Conservatives. He added that he does not believe in allowing illegals a “pathway to citizenship”, saying we should not reward breakers of the law.
GOALS: He says, “I will 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 addressing inflation promptly. To stimulate economic growth, I propose TAX CUTS, reduction of bureaucratic RED TAPE and EXCESSIVE REGULATIONS excessive regulations on small businesses, allowing the FREE MARKET to recalibrate itself. “
CASAS’s OPPONENT, Dem HILDA SOLIS, is a life long 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 unions, including being endorsed by DEMOCRAT Party.
US Rep 40th Dist
Recommendation: KEN CALVERT (R)
COMMENTS: 10 Candidates in this race, including 2 Republican INCUMBENTS (YOUNG KIM and KEN CALVERT) who are pitted against each other, due to Newsom's scummy redistricting.
For various reason, I have not been a “fan” of either R’s, KIM or CALVERT. But, it is important for an “R’” to win this seat, to RETAIN the House.
Congresswoman, YOUNG KIM (contrary to what her flyers say NOW) has “NOT” always been a solid conservative vote or a consistent TRUMP/MAGA supporter. When all that impeachment stuff was going on w/Trump in his first term, KIM actually voted to “CENSURE” Pres Trump, though she stopped short of voting for his impeachment. And, some of her votes were NOT conservative. Additionally, when she ran against Greg Raths of MV, 4 yrs ago, she downright LIED about him, on her campaign literature.
I get her mailers, now, bc I’m her Dist 40, and I see that she is lying about Ken Calvert now, too! Today, I even got a cell TEXT, calling CALVERT a “Swampy Politician” who voted “w/ Nancy Pelosi and Eric Swalwell” on liberal votes, saying, “KEN CALVERT is with the Swamp, Not Trump!” That is a BOLD FACE LIE! This is LAST MINUTE desperation to win.. . . . just like w/Greg Raths. I hope she loses, and loses big for all her lies.
BC CALVERT has been in the HOUSE so long (33 yrs - we need term limits!), I’m not a big fan of his either, BUT he has ALWAYS voted consistently CONSERVATIVE, and a solid supporter of PRES TRUMP. Additionally, w/ longevity, comes good committee assignments, an advantage. I am voting for KEN CALVERT. He is endorsed by Riverside Republican Party, REFORM CA.
US Rep 41th Dist
Recommendation: MITCH CLEMMONS (R)
COMMENTS: CLEMMONS is the only “R” in this newly-drawn 41st Dist, is a plumbing contractor, and previously was a runner up in ‘22
NOTE: DO NOT VOTE for DEM “Left-Liberal, LINDA SANCHEZ, who moved from Dist 38 to run here. She was AMONG the minority 53 DEMOCRATS who VOTED “AGAINST” DECLARING IRAN the “WORLD’S LARGEST STATE SPONSOR of TERROR” on Mar 5. (Those 53 also included notable lefties, “The “SQUAD”, including AOC, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, and Rashida Tlaib, all who seem to HATE AMERICA. Not a good 4 to be linked with!)
US Rep 42nd Dist
Recommendation: NOAH VON BLOM (R)
COMMENTS: To follow.
US Rep 45th Dist
NOTE: The 45th is based in ORANGE & LA Co’s, and includes all of Garden Grove, Westminster, Cerritos, Buena Park, Placentia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Artesia, Los Alamitos, Rossmoor, and La Palma, as well as parts of Brea, Lakewood & Fullerton.
Recommendation: CHUONG VO (R)
COMMENTS: This seat needs to be “FLIPPED” to Red-Republican. VO is a Conservative, who, I believe, has the best chance & support to do this. He is a former Mayor of Cerritos, retired 28 yr law-enforcement officer, running to unseat D-Derek Tran. VO is a legal immigrant from Viet Nam, and does not believe “illegals” living here now, should be granted a “pathway to citizenship”. Instead, he says, they should go back, and apply legally. He is a MAGA supporter, and stands for virtually all the values I list in my criteria section. He personally stated to me he is Pro-Life.
US Rep 44th Dist
NOTE: 44th district is composed of these cities:: Carson, Compton, Rancho Dominguez, Lakewood, Lynwood, North Long Beach, San Pedro, South Gate, Watts, Walnut Park, Willowbrook, and Wilmington.
Recommendation: GENEVIEVE ANGEL (R)
COMMENTS: US Dist 44 is NOT in OC, but LA however. I researched this district, due to an inquiry made to me, by a voter. ANGEL is a Republican Nurse Practitioner attempting to unseat DEM incumbent. Endorsed by REFORM CA.
US Rep 46th Dist
Recommendation: DAVID PAN (R)
COMMENTS: Endorsed by Republican Party of OC. More to follow.
US Rep 47th Dist
(NOTE: Newly-drawn 47th Congressional district. It includes full or portions of the communities of Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, and Tustin)
Recommendation: JENNY RAE LE ROUX (R)
COMMENTS: Several good candidates were in this race, but Le Roux selected as she is the BEST to unseat 1st term incumbent, Democrat Dave Minn. Endorsed by Republican Party of OC. More to follow.
US REP 48th Dist
Previously, this Congressional Dist was in OC, but with NEWSOM’S Redistricting, it now is entirely in San Diego County. Included for continuity.
Recommendation: JIM DESMOND (R)
COMMENTS: Endorsed by the Republican Party of OC & Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Ass.
US Rep 49th Dist
NOTE: This dist is largely in San Diego Co and just a few areas of the So OC.
Recommendation: ARMEN KURDIAN (R)
COMMENTS: KURDIAN is a Conservative, who is a retired Navy Captain (25 yr military service), who has organized and helped other Republicans get in office, in the Vista area of SD County. I heard him speak last Apr 9 at a Meet n Greet. He is intelligent, articulate, and an overall very impressive candidate.
Kurdian is endorsed by the conservative CA Republican Assembly, REFORM CA, Lincoln Club Bus League, San Diego Young Republicans, San Diego Asian Americans for Equality, and the AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY (whose ideology is American nationalism, anti-communism, ultra-conservative, constitutionalist, and right-wing populism). Also, the following elected officials: CA Congressman Darrell Issa, CA Assembly members: Laurie Davies, Diane Dixon, and Carl DeMaio, OC Supervisor, Don Wagner, SD Co Supervisors, Joel Anderson and Jim Desmond, and a whole slew of mayors from Orange & SD Counties, and many other elected Republican officials.
Also running is conservative, Starr Parker. However, I believe Kurdian to be the stronger candidate, with the better support, to “flip” this district.
KURDIAN’S Dem opposition is incumbent Mike Levin, who is endorsed by the Democrat Party, and a bunch of very liberal organizations like Jane Fonda’s Climate PAC, and “SHIFTY” (& liar), Senator Adam Schiff. LEVIN also has a whole slew of liberals and unions. Levin states that he “Courageously stands up to President Trump’s attacks on immigrants, and voted against additional ICE funding . . .”
CA STATE
GOVERNMENT
CA GOVERNOR
NOTES: There are 24 Democratic candidates, 12 Republican candidates, one Libertarian candidate, one Peace and Freedom candidate, and 23 no party preference candidates on the ballot. Currently, in this crowded field, there are 7 viable Dems, and 2 viable R’s. The top-two vote-getters advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliations.
No Democrat candidate rec’d enough votes for the DEMOCRAT endorsement in Feb CA Convention. Appeals by CA DEM chairman for some D’s to drop out, so far, have fallen on “deaf ears”. DEM frontrunners in polls & name recognition are: Katie Porter, Tom Steyer, Xavier Becerra, Matt Mahan, Tony Thurmond, Antonio Villaraigosa, and Eric Swalwell ( who suspended his campaign due to sexual allegations). Both Dem top ones, Porter and “Billionaire” Steyer, are extreme liberal leftists, and ANY Dem as Governor would further cause CA’s decline. If NO DEMS drop out, and the Democratic vote could split, there is potential for 2 R’s to be on Nov ballot. That would be TERRIFIC!
Unfortunately, NO “R” rec’d enough votes for Republican endorsement in April CA Convention, either. Vote was split between HILTON & BIANCO.
PLEASE DO NOT VOTE for any of the other “fringe R’s”, like CHE AHN (suspended campaign) or LEO ZACKY. They might be good guys, but they have a ZERO chance to win. It would be like casting a Democratic vote.
Recommendation: STEVE HILTON (R)
COMMENTS: I like BOTH viable “R’s” (HILTON & BIANCO) candidates. Both are good men! Neither are perfect! But, either would be “light years” better than ANY Dem candidate.
HOWEVER, I’m picking STEVE HILTON! WHY? It’s time to choose definitively. It’s just too much “RISK” to “HOPE” for 2 R’s on NOV ballot. HILTON has led in virtually all the polls, since the beginning of the campaign (albeit, by a small percentage) over BIANCO. Also, I believe Hilton has a better organized campaign, has more money to support his campaign, and solid endorsements. (But, I would whole-heartedly support BIANCO, if he were to win over HILTON.)
HILTON is endorsed by Pres TRUMP, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (protects Prop 13) , conservative US CA Congressman, Kevin Kiley (Independent), and conservative US CA Congressman, Tom McClintock (R).
These are STEVE HILTON’S priorities: As your governor my priorities will be to:
Sunset our regulatory code, so regulations go away unless explicitly renewed. Idaho did this and managed to reduce regulation by 95%.
Reduce and simplify California’s administrative state, so we eliminate bureaucratic bloat and duplication of functions.
Introduce regulatory budgets, so state agencies remove existing regulations before introducing new ones.
Require ‘permit paybacks’, so agencies that don’t handle permits in a timely manner have to refund their fees.
Bring change at the top, so the people running government agencies aren’t beholden to special interests and don’t believe the solution to almost every problem is more regulation.
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LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
NOTE: Currently there are 9 candidates (from the “viable” parties) for CA LT Gov (6 Dems, 3 Rep).
Recommendation: GLORIA ROMERO
COMMENTS: This is not a STRONG RECOMMENDATION for ROMERO, but is the best of the “VIABLE” candidates available and BC she is on the “STEVE HILTON TEAM” which gives her more visibility.
GLORIA ROMERO is a former lifelong Democrat & Dem majority leader of CA Senate (2005–2008) from 24th Dist (2001–2010). However, on September 4, 2024, Romero left the Democratic Party and joined the Republican Party. She gave many reasons for her switch, including her disagreement w/ Dem Party's positions on crime, gender identity, COVID lockdowns, gas stoves and school choice. She’s a big supporter of charter schools. In a press conference, Romero endorsed DONALD TRUMP in the 2024 election and offered praise for Robt Kennedy, Jr, calling him a "personal hero".
However, a few yrs prior to that, in her 2021 failed bid for Governor in Newsom’s recall, she was quoted as saying, she endorsed Republican Larry Elder, as Newsom’s replacement, in spite of saying that she "disagrees with just about everything that Larry Elder stands for". HUH? I liked almost all of what LARRY ELDER stood for.
While ROMERA is a Republican now, I would NOT consider her to be a CONSERVATIVE! In the past, she has been a member of the liberal ACLU, and the National Organization for Women (NOW), a Pro-Abortion group. Unless she has had a CTJM, I have not seen reports that she has changed. But, again, she is the best of the “viable” candidates for this office. We need an “R” here!
SECRETARY OF STATE
Recommendation: DON WAGNER
COMMENTS: Republican Wagner, is current OC Supervisor and is running against incumbent DEM, Shirley Weber. WAGNER is endorsed by the CA Republican Party, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (protects Prop 13) More to follow
CONTROLLER
Recommendation: HERB MORGAN (R)
COMMENTS: Morgan is running against Democrat incumbent, Malia Cohen. His endorsement include conservative CA Republican Assembly & Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (protects Prop 13). More to follow.
TREASURER
Recommendation: JENNIFER HAWKS
COMMENTS: Retired business executive who believes the Treasurer's job is simple: “Take care of the people's money like it's your own.” Endorsed by the conservative CA Republican Assembly, and Reform CA (which emphasizes accountability, taxpayer protection, and public safety).
She is competing against candidates like Eleni Kounalakis (D) and Anna Caballero (D), who have different platforms, including proposals related to state funding and immigration.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Recommendation: MICHAEL GATES (R)
COMMENTS: Gates is FABULOUS! More to follow
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
NOTE: Commissioner oversees the CA Dept of Insurance. Agency is charged with licensing insurance companies and reviewing their financial statements, establishing rate regulations, investigating consumer complaints, and punishing insurers with fines or penalties for regulatory noncompliance.
Recommendation: STACY KORSGADEN (R)
COMMENTS: To follow
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION - 4TH DIST
(Covers counties:: Imperial, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego)
Recommendation: DENIS BILODEAU (R)
COMMENTS: Endorsed by the OC Republican Party. More to follow
CA SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBIC INSTRUCTION (also under “Schools”)
Recommendation: SONJA SHAW (R)
COMMENTS: Starting out as just 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 from 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.
CA STATE SENATE
CA SENATE - 30th DIST
NOTE: Dist 30th district Is mostly in LA CO and includes Downey, Norwalk, Bellflower, La Mirada Santa Fe Springs, Montebello, Pico Rivera, Whittier, Hacienda Heights, La Puente, Valinda, Industry, Rowland Heights, Walnut, and Diamond Bar, along w/Brea in NE OC.
Recommendation: ARACELI MARTINEZ (R)
COMMENTS: Businesswoman Martinez is a Republican, running an uphill campaign to unseat DEM, 2-Term Incumbent, Bob Archuleta. She is endorsed by REFORM CA, Conservative Patriots of OC.
CA Senate - 31st Dist
NOTE: This district is entirely in LA Co.
Recommendation: ERIC CHING (R)
COMMENTS: I have prev researched and recommended Ching when he ran for Congress for CA Rep 38 (lost), which in part, was in OC. W/Newsom’s atrocious redistricting, he’s now in 31. CHING is a good man, and solid conservative. I am praying for this district to see the light and elect CHING over liberal Dem Gil Cisneros.
CA SENATE - 32nd DIST
Recommendation: KELLY SEYARTO (R)
COMMENTS: Incumbent elected in 2022, moving up from CA State Assembly. 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 (R)
COMMENTS: Conservative SHADER would be excellent. Endorsed by OC Republican Party. More comments to follow
CA SENATE - 36th DIST
Recommendation: TONY STRICKLAND (R)
COMMENTS: R incumbent doing a good job, and deserves to be re-elected. Endorsed by Republican Party. More to follow.
CA SENATE - 38th DIST
NOTE: The map is this CA Senate Dist is very screwally drawn and covering about 1/3 of OC, and 2/3 in San Diego Co. #38 include RSM, Coto de Caza, Mission Viejo, much of Laguna Hills, Ladera Ranch, much of SJC, Oceanside, Carlsbad, all of Camp Pendleton Encinitas, Vista, and Del Mar (but not Laguna Woods).
Recommendation: Laura Bassett (R)
COMMENTS: LAURA BASSETT is a businesswoman and lifelong Oceanside resident, w/ a degree in accounting. Also, a wife and mother. She has not held elective office, but has been politically active & serves on San Diego Co Civil Service Commission. I heard her speak in person at a candidates forum, and she articulated a depth of knowledge and confidence.
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.
Her opponent is 1-term incumbent DEM Catherine Blakespear, who is endorsed by CA Democrat Party, lots of liberal women’s rights groups, unions and other liberal groups and individuals.
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CA STATE ASSEMBLY - 59th Dist
(Covers portions of Orange and San Bernardino counties and includes all or parts of the cities of Anaheim Hills, Brea, Chino, Chino Hills, Fullerton, North Tustin, Orange, Placentia, Villa Park, and Yorba Linda.)
Recommendation: PHILLIP CHEN (R)
Comments (previous): Endorsed by OC Republican Party (OC GOP) and the conservative CA Republican Assembly (CRA). An incumbent doing as good as could be expected, being the minority party, with a DEM super-majority Trifecta in all 3 CA branches of Gov (Executive Offices, CA Senate, and CA Assembly). Endorsed Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assoc, and many more.
CA STATE ASSEMBLY - 64th Dist:
Recommendation: RAUL ORTIZ
COMMENTS: Solid Christian Conservative candidate in every way. Endorsed by the conservative CA Republican Assembly (CRA). More to follow.
CA STATE ASSEMBLY - 67th Dist
(covers Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton West, La Palma)
Recommendation: PAULO MORALES (R)
COMMENTS: The only R in this race is PAULO MORALES, who is a newly registered Republican. He stated he was a Democrat his whole life, but felt “the party left me”. He is a former Cypress Mayor and retired Cypress Police officer. A conservative advisor from Cypress expressed Morales votes on City Council w/other conservatives, on CC. Based on this information, I feel adequately comfortable to recommend him. I appreciate the courage it took to leave the DEM party and recognize how LEFT it has become.
CA STATE ASSEMBLY - 68th Dist
(covers Anaheim, Orange, and Santa Ana)
Recommendation: MAYRA RUIZ (R)
COMMENTS: Small business owner, Ruiz has garnered the endorsement of the Republican Party of OC, and conservative Ca Republican Assembly. Focus: Safe neighborhoods, responsible budgeting, and policies that make it easier for businesses in CA. “Parents deserve transparency, a meaningful voice in their children’s education, and policies that protect student safety and privacy in every classroom and facility.”
CA STATE ASSEMBLY - 70th Dist
(covers Los Alamitos, Stanton, Westminster, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, & parts of Santa Ana).
Recommendation: TRI TA (R)
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.
CA STATE ASSEMBLY - 71st Dist
(covers Rancho Santa Margarita, Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch, unincorporated areas of Las Flores, Coto De Caza, Trabuco Canyon, Dove Canyon). THIS IS MY DISTRICT.
Recommendation: “KATE” KATHRYN SANCHEZ (R)
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 (R)
COMMENTS: Solid conservative, currently serving on Huntington Beach City Council, and former mayer. 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!
CA STATE ASSEMBLY - 73rd Dist
(covers Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest)
Recommendation: URSON RUSSELL (R)
COMMENTS: URSON RUSSELL will be TERRIFIC, solid Conservative. More to follow
CA STATE ASSEMBLY - Dist 74th
(covers Laguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, San Clemente)
Recommendation: LAURIE DAVIES (R)
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.
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OC SUPERVISOR -2nd
Recommendation: JAMES WALLACE (R)
COMMENTS: JAMES WALLACE is a solid conservative, who does news video of local events that local voters are interested in. He is articulate and intelligent and is endorsed by the Conservative CA Republican Assembly (CRA). And, Sonja Shaw, Pres of Chino Valley Un School District Board & candidate for CA State Super of School, Crystal Miles, Villa Park City Councilwoman & former mayor, Rhonda Shader, former mayor of Placentia & candidate for CA Senate # 34, and Candy Olson, member of Redlands Unified Board of Education.
OC SUPERVISOR -4th
Recommendation: TIM SHAW (R)
COMMENTS: Solid Conservative R endorsed by OC Republican Party, and CA Republican Assembly. He’s be TERRIFIC! More to follow.
OC SUPERVISOR -5th
Recommendation: DIANE DIXON (R)
COMMENTS: Republican Dixon is running against Liberal-Left, incumbent, Katrina Foley, who needs to “GO”! DIXON is currently a CA Assemblywoman (District 72), former Newport Beach mayor and city councilmember, and a longtime business executive. She is endorsed by Republican Party of OC , and conservative CA Republican Assembly.
OC ASSESSOR
Recommendation: CLAUDE PARRISH (R)
COMMENTS: Another Incumbent conservative, doing a good job, who deserves to be re-elected. Endorsed by OC Republican Party and CA Republican Assembly.
OC AUDITOR-CONTROLLER
Recommendation: HUGH NGUYEN (R)
COMMENTS: Incumbent doing a great job and deserves to be re-elected. Endorsed by OC Republican Party and CA Republican Assembly.
OC CLERK-RECORDER
Recommendation: ANDREW HAMILTON (R)
COMMENTS: Solid Conservative Republican and an incumbent, doing a terrific job, deserving of your vote. Endorsed by OC Republican Party and CA Republican Assembly. The “Lucky Duck”, is unopposed. Woo-hoo!
OC SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS (also below under “Schools”)
Recommendation: STEFEN BEAN (R)
COMMENTS: Dr, Bean is the conservative Incumbent, doing an excellent job and deserves to be re-elected. Endorsed by OC Republican Party and CA Republican Assembly. It takes a lot to qualify for this job, and the liberals couldn’t come up w/anyone. So like Andrew Hamilton above, the “Lucky Duck”, is unopposed. Yay! But, nevertheless, give him your vote for when he has a race that IS CONTESTED!
OC TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR
Recommendation: SHARI FREIDENRICH (R)
COMMENTS: Incumbent doing a great job, and originally recommended by solid Conservative, John Moorlach. CPA, FREIDENRICH deserves to be re-elected. Endorsed by OC Republican Party, and CA Republican Assembly. She says, “Cutting fraud, waste & abuse is critical to keep government running, in a common sense, cost-effective manner, as government spends our hard-earned tax dollars.”
More to follow.
OC JUDICIAL
SUPERIOR COURT #13
Recommendation: ANN CHO
COMMENTS: Unfortunately both candidates are registered Democrats. However, my research found that Robt Mestman is considered a “very far left” politically, and endorsed by the Democrat Party of OC, and a huge majority of the liberal left elected officials.
ANN CHO appears to be moderate, yet well-qualified, and the better of the 2. She is an experienced Deputy District Attorney w/ 18-years in the OC District Attorney’s office. She is endorsed by Republican OC Supervisor Don Wagner, and a variety of Asian organizations.
SUPERIOR COURT #41
Recommendation: AMI SAGEL (D)
COMMENTS: While neither of these candidates are REPUBLICAN, my research has found that Democrat incumbent AMI SAGEL is the better candidate vs CHARLES PELL, who is registered as NPP (no party preference). She is known to have a good reputation in this judgeship. While she is endorsed by a lot of known liberals, she is also endorsed by known conservatives too, like OC Sheriff DON BARNES, and OC Supervisor DON WAGNER.
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CA SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTIONS (also under CA Government)
Recommendation: SONJA SHAW (R)
COMMENTS: Starting out as just 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 from 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.
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OC SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Recommendation: DR STEFAN BEAN (R)
COMMENTS: Dr Bean is the incumbent Superintendent, and doing an excellent job. Such a good job, that no one chose to run against him. Give him your vote anyway. Endorsed by OC Republican Party and CA Republican Assembly.
OC BOARD of EDUCATION-Trustee Area 2
Recommendation: MARI BARKE (R)
COMMENTS: INCUMBENT doing a GREAT JOB! She is TERRIFIC! And the “Luck Duck” is running UNOPPOSED! Endorsed by the OC Republican Party , and CA Republican Assembly.
OC BOARD of EDUCATION-Trustee Area 5
Recommendation: LISA SPARKS (R)
COMMENTS: GREAT INCUMBENT! We need her back. Endorsed by the OC Republican Party , and CA Republican Assembly.
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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA –
SAN CLEMENTE –
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO –
SANTA ANA –
SEAL BEACH –
STANTON –
TUSTIN –
VILLA PARK –
WESTMINSTER –
YORBA LINDA –
OC SCHOOLS – COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NO OC COLLEGE –
RANCHO SANTIAGO COLLEGE –
SOUTH OC COLLEGE –
OC SCHOOLS – ELEMENTARY & HS
ANAHEIM ELEMENTARY –
ANAHEIM UNION HS –
CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRCT -
CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT -
FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT –
FULLERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT –
GARDEN GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT –
LA HABRA SCHOOLS –
LOS ALAMITOS SCHOOL –
NEWPORT MESA –
OCEAN VIEW SCHOOLS –
PLACENTIA SCHOOLS –
SADDLEBACK VALEY USD –
SANTA ANA SCHOOL –
TUSTIN SCHOOL –
OC WATER & SPECIAL DIST
COSTA MESA SANITARY ,
EAST OC WATER-
IRVINE RANCH WATER-
MIDWAY CITY SANITARY -
MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT –
MUNICIPAL WATER DIST OF OC -
OC WATER DISTRICT –
ROSSMOOR COM SERVICES –
SANTA MARGARITA WATER -
SERRANO WATER –
SUNSET BEACH SANITARY –
TRABUCO CANYON WATER –
YORBA LINDA WATER –