Below you will find every single race that can be found in La Palma, based on the cities covered by the respective agencies. Not all candidates may be on your ballot, but every candidate on your ballot will be here.
If you don’t see a race or a candidate on here that you expected to, it may be the seat is unopposed and not on the ballot.
Click the “+” next to each name to learn more about the candidates.
La Palma
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Candidate for Buena Park SD Area 3
Michael Jensen does not have campaign finances filed, so we aren’t able to advise who is funding his campaign.
We weren’t able to find any endorsements on this race from any groups, including the OC GOP and the OC Dems.
He doesn’t have a campaign website, either, or any social media we could find.
The man is a ghost, politically speaking.
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Candidate for Buena Park School District Area 3
Incumbent
Ahmad has not reported any campaign finance filings for the year, making it difficult to advise who is supporting her campaign.
No notable endorsements
Tharwa, who also works as a translator for the district, got her degree in diplomatic studies from a University in Jordan.
https://www.bpsd.us/governing-board/governing-board-profiles
Buena Park School District
Centralia School District
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Candidate for Anaheim Union High School District
Area 3
Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, La Palma, Stanton
Campaign Website: None Found
Social Media:
Magcalas has a public Instagram page, but his last post was in 2016:
Magcalas also has a private Instagram page:
Magcalas’s Facebook – last post in 2014:
News:
In 2019, “Jose Paolo Magcalas, an ethnic studies and United States history teacher at Loara High School, was elected to lead the [Anaheim] school district’s board.
A blog post from a far-right, anti-LGBTQ+ source critical of Magcalas, effectively calling him a Marxist and “woke activist”:
Endorsements:
The liberal-leaning Orange Juice Blog endorses him and speaks of him this way:
“Trustee Area 3: Jose Paolo Magcalas (professor, current Elementary School Board member) finally taking on: Katherine Smith (incumbent trustee; ah, the stories I could tell about this ancient Anaheim matron. Some good, some bad. But she has been on the board long enough.)
”The anti-LGBTQ, far-right Nancy’s Picks endorsed his opponent, Katherine Smith:
Magcalas is not only endorsed by the Orange County Democrats, there’s also a link to his fundraising page on the OC Democrats’ page:
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Candidate for Anaheim Union High School District
Area 3
Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, La Palma, Stanton
Smith doesn’t appear to have a campaign website.
Socials:
These both are private and/or relatively empty.
Smith has served on the board of trustees of the AUHSD since 1996.
The OC Register asked Smith a few questions. Among those, they asked: “California has a new law, set to go into effect in 2025, that prohibits districts from enforcing what’s been called parental notification policies, rules for school employees to contact parents if their child may be changing their gender identity. What do you see as the role of parents in education? Is there a limitation?”
Smith answered: “Well, I think that that law is well thought out. We have different issues with our youth today. It’s a different world than when I grew up, and the issues that are very important for our youth today should be handled in an ethical manner.”
Her opponent, Jose, Paolo Magcalas, didn’t answer the OC Register’s questionnaire.
Endorsements:
“Recommendation: Area 3: KATHERINE H. SMITH (“Declined to State” party)
Comments: Previously long time Republican (recently DTS) and incumbent board member that has done a good job, like conceiving and founding highly acclaimed Oxford Academy.”
***We would note that Nancy’s Picks does seem to have a habit of choosing the candidate that is furthest from a Democrat as possible, even when no other information is available.
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Candidate for Anaheim Union High School District
Area 4
Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, La Palma, Stanton
Henry does not seem to have a campaign website.
Socials:
None found
Henry did not respond to the OC Register’s candidate questionnaire.
The liberal-leaning Orange Juice Blog comments on Charoen here, saying: “Trustee Area 4: Henry Charoen (Centralia school board member – another trying to move on up to AUHSD. Gustavo tells us he used to be a La Palma Mayor so WEIGH THAT HEAVILY!)”
Endorsements:
Reform CA (conservative, anti-LGBTQ)
The conservative-leaning Nancy’s Picks endorses his opponent, O’Neal: “Area 4: BRIAN O'NEAL (AI) Comments: Incumbent AI (American Independent-good platform) party, BRIAN O'NEAL is being challenged by HENRY CHAROEN, an unknown Republican, who did not even file a Ballot Statement.”
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Candidate for Anaheim Union High School District
Area 4
Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, La Palma, Stanton
Brian is registered as an American Independent, which is a far-right political party. However, it’s fairly common for people who mean to register as “No Party Preference” to mistakenly register as “American Independent”, thinking it’s the same thing. We can’t be sure if that’s the case for Brian or not.
O’Neal has been a trustee of the AUHSD since 2002. His bio includes, “His community volunteer activities include being a founding director and current president of the Scholarship Foundation of John F. Kennedy High School; participation as a Boy Scout adult leader for 33 years and still active; formerly serving on the Board of Youth 20/20; and acting as Neighborhood Watch Block captain for 35 years”.
Brian declined to respond to the OC Register’s candidate questionnaire.
Socials: None Found
Endorsements:
Nancy’s Picks (far-right local ballot guide)
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Candidate for Anaheim Union High School District
Area 5 (short term)
Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, La Palma, Stanton
Hoshi lists his campaign website as https://www.hoshi4auhsd.wixsite.com/, but we were unable to open it.
Hoshi has been a “choral music teacher, Activities Director, and Principal” according to his LinkedIn.
Socials:
On Instagram, Hoshi follows:
OC Reforma (Non-Profit seeking to improve library services for Spanish-speaking communities)
Jesse Watters (Trump circle commentator, anti-LGBTQ+ views)
Families Together OC (local healthcare nonprofit)
***The large majority of accounts Hoshi follows are related to AUHSD. With the exception of Jesse Watters, he doesn’t seem to follow any openly political accounts.
Endorsements:
None Found
The OC Register asked Hoshi a few questions. Among those, they asked, “California has a new law, set to go into effect in 2025, that prohibits districts from enforcing what’s been called parental notification policies, rules for school employees to contact parents if their child may be changing their gender identity. What do you see as the role of parents in education? Is there a limitation? (Please limit your answer to 200 words or less.)”
Ron replied, “Parents play a vital role as partners with the school district in supporting their children. Unfortunately, not all students feel comfortable confiding in their parents for various reasons. Schools can serve as a safe and supportive environment where students can build the confidence and readiness to involve their parents in important conversations. This group of students often faces higher rates of suicidal ideation and mental health challenges. It is essential for our schools to help bridge the gap for these students, providing support and guiding them toward connecting with their parents during this critical time in their lives.”
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Candidate for Anaheim Union High School District
Area 5 (short term)
Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, La Palma, Stanton
Blount is currently Trustee of the North Orange County Community College District.
Blount does not have any campaign website or social media that we were able to locate.
Endorsements:
The OC Register asked Steve a few questions. Among those, they asked, “California has a new law, set to go into effect in 2025, that prohibits districts from enforcing what’s been called parental notification policies, rules for school employees to contact parents if their child may be changing their gender identity. What do you see as the role of parents in education? Is there a limitation?“
Blount gave this answer: “This involves two opposing inalienable rights: that parents should have complete control and involvement in the lives of the children and the right of children to be what they truly believe they are. In the same vein, if a parent is truly, completely and totally involved in their children’s lives and well-being, they will know already. The task is to make sure the students don’t fear the reaction of the parents and that students should believe that their parents love them completely and unconditionally.”
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Candidate for Centralia USD Area 3
Co-owns a small business with her spouse, per filing paperwork with the OC ROV
Hernandez does not seem to have a campaign website or any campaign social media.
She does not have any campaign finance filings,
She says the following in her filing statement:
“As the world changes at exponential speeds, so must our schools. In the last two decades, my involvement with public education includes:
Elementary School PTA President, Secretary and Treasurer
Buena Park Counsel PTA President and VP of Programs
PTA Fourth District Historian
Junior High PTA President
Through these experiences, I realized that academic excellence can only be achieved through visionary leadership, creativity, and innovation. Being involved in hundreds of PTA initiatives showed me that anything is possible if we create a strong coalition of stakeholders and work together.
My priorities are:
Advocate for inclusive education for children with special needs
Ensure all students are responsible digital and global citizens
Make schools safe and welcoming
Fight for a strong academic curriculum Increase parent involvement opportunities
Our students have a diverse range of needs, which frequently go unnoticed. As a female business owner, I have been in many situations where my voice is not as valued simply because of my gender. My passion for being a champion for those who need advocacy is arguably my biggest strength. My children have been the lucky beneficiaries of this wonderful school district, and I am committed to continuing the legacy of building national award winning programs.”
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DeCandidate for Centralia School District Area 3
Thomas Barraza has been endorsed by both the OC Dems and far-right Nancy’s Picks, which is a little confusing. It seems to us that Nancy’s Picks may just not have done their homework on this candidate.
Thomas Barraza agreed to take the School Board Advocacy Pledge, saying “I will take the Advocacy Pledge. I do believe in these topics and will consider them when making decisions for the students and the families of my district”.
Nancy’s Picks says: “Comments: This race pits Democrat registered, ANGELA HERNANDEZ, who has been involved in PTA, and mentions in her ballot statement about discrimination bc she is a female, against Green Party Candidate, THOMAS BARRAZA. BARRAZA states he serves on several local education committees, but doesn’t mention which ones. He states his priorities include: “Family-Centered Support”. “With parents’ rights in mind, I will ensure that our schools support the whole family, promoting an inclusive approach to education”. Hmm, sounds good, so far! He continues, “Transparency and accountability are essential”. He will “will advocate for clear communication. . . . from teachers, parents, and students to build a more effective educational system”. With this from BARRAZA, I am giving a “nod” toward BARRAZA, though not a strong one, since minimal information. I like “Parental Rights” School board candidates.”
Thomas’ candidate statement says, “I’m a lifelong resident of our district, who attended San Marino, Orangeview, Western, and Cypress College. I currently serve on multiple education committees in our area, which is why I am running for Trustee. I’m driven by my values of family, education, and productive resolutions. I'm dedicated to ensuring our schools and district effectively support every student through collaborative, solutions-oriented approaches.
My Priorities:
Family-Centered Support: I believe in fostering an environment where family involvement is integral to student success. With parents’ rights in mind, I will ensure that our schools support the whole family, promoting an inclusive approach to education. Economic Responsibility: I am dedicated to ensuring our district’s financial decisions are sound and responsible. I will prioritize investments that enhance student learning and school operations, providing our children and schools with a secure and confident future.
Accountability and Participation: Transparency and accountability are essential. I will advocate for clear communication and active participation from teachers, parents, and students to build a more effective educational system. Focusing on these priorities will improve our children's thriving, well-supported learning environment. With gratitude and commitment, I am honored to earn your vote to achieve these goals. Thomas Barraza for Area 3 Trustee.”
Barraza founded the SoCal non-profit, ASK A Foundation. https://www.instagram.com/askafoundation/
Barraza has not filed any campaign finance paperwork yet, but has purchased a significant amount of yard signs and shirts. We aren’t able to advise who has donated to his campaign for the purchases of those campaign materials. https://www.instagram.com/p/DAZpLFKy0ei/?img_index=4
His website is not live as of 10/01/24 but can be found here: https://www.votethomasbarraza.com/
Anaheim Union High School District
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Candidate OUSD district 4
Candidate, Orange County Water District District 2
(Also, while we’re not covering this race - he’s running for U.S. President).
Not much is known about him; he is a perennial candidate who shows up on ballots most election cycles.
No ballot statement for the OUSD or the OCWD races.
His rhetoric is far right sprinkled with a handful of left rhetoric. He is in favor of forced birthing policy and claims ‘Kamala supports abortions that kill babies’. Says ‘she is married to a Zionist Jew’. We are choosing not to promote these views by linking directly to his social media, but it can be found if you search for it.
When the attempt to recall Newsom took place he put his name into the hat for Governor. His old governor website says: “FUTURE POLITICAL GOAL: Democratic Political Party Nomination for President of the United States of America as a historical vote to be the First Latino President in the advancement of Racial Equity & Inclusion 2024.”
Old website link: https://mandocaliforniagovernor.godaddysites.com
Twitter: https://x.com/presidentmando?s=21&t=1Ai3J8LtXSBdMk_fRbpEew
No public stance on the LBGTQ+ community, although he seems to lean into alt-right ideologies regarding several other demographics and issues.
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Orange County Water District
Municipal Water District of Orange County
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Municipal Water District of Orange County
District 4
Campaign Website: https://karlforwater.com/
“Using Water Efficiently Should Be Our Way Of Life!”
“I hope to extend my 40+ years of service to the water industry for the benefit of all Orange County water users. As lead engineer for 37 years at MWDOC, I worked successfully with every
water provider in Orange County.”
Social Media:
Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001578676455
Political Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karlforwater
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karl_seckel/
Twitter: NONE FOUND
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-seckel-b299731b2/
On instagram, this candidate follows:
Karl Seckel (this Costa Mesa city council candidate took our Advocacy Pledge)
Jeff Harlan (Costa Mesa city council candidate)
Katrina Foley (OC Supervisor)
Several other Southern California water district accounts
OC Huddle (this local organization helped fund our Giant Pride Flag)
Robert McVicker, Director, Municipal Water District of Orange County
Megan Yoo Schneider, Director Municipal Water District of Orange County
Joan Finnegan, Former Director Municipal Water District of Orange County
Larry Dick, Director Municipal Water District of Orange County
Al Nederhood, Director, Municipal Water District of Orange County
Randall Crane, Director, Municipal Water District of Orange County
Sat Tamaribuchi, Former Director Municipal Water District of Orange County
Susan Hinman, Former Director, Municipal Water District of Orange County
Scott Goldman, Director, South Coast Water District
Doug Erdman, Director, South Coast Water District
Bill Green, Director, South Coast Water District
Rick Erkeneff, Director, South Coast Water District
Dennis Erdman, Director, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, former Director, South Coast Water District
Fred Jung, Fullerton Council Member, Director Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Stephen Faessel, Anaheim Council Member, Director Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Michael Gaskins, Director, El Toro Water District
Mark Monin, Director, El Toro Water District
Fred Adjarian, Director, El Toro Water District
Betty Olson, Director, Santa Margarita Water District
Saundra Jacobs, Director, Santa Margarita Water District
Chuck Gibson, Director, Santa Margarita Water District
Stephen Dopudja, Director Trabuco Canyon Water District
Ed Mandich, Director, Trabuco Canyon Water District
Glenn Acosta, Director, Trabuco Canyon Water District
Doug Reinhart, Director, Irvine Ranch Water District
Steve LaMar, Director, Irvine Ranch Water District
John Withers, Director, Irvine Ranch Water District
Peer Swan, Director, Irvine Ranch Water District
Jim Atkinson, Director, Director, Mesa Water
Marice H. Depasquale, Director, Mesa Water
Bill Moorehead, Director, Moulton Niguel Water District
Sherry Wanninger, Director, Moulton Niguel Water District
Adam Ereth, candidate for City of Costa Mesa Council Division 1
Chuck Gibson, Director, Santa Margarita Water District
Saundra Jacobs, Director, Santa Margarita Water District
Betty Olson, Director, Santa Margarita Water District
Laura Freese, Director, Santa Margarita Water District
Mike Scheafer, Director, Costa Mesa Sanitary District
Bob Ooten, Director, Costa Mesa Sanitary District
John Stephens, Mayor, Costa Mesa
Arlis Reynolds, Council Member, Costa Mesa
Manuel Chavez, Council Member, Costa Mesa
Jeff Harlan, Council Member, Costa Mesa
Dan Kalmick, Council Member, Huntington Beach
Natalie Moeser, Council Member, Huntington Beach
Rhonda Bolton, Council Member, Huntington Beach
Nathan Steele, Council Member, Seal Beach
Joe Kalmick, Council Member, Seal Beach
Thomas Moore, Council Member, Seal Beach
Oscar Rodriguez, Planning Commissioner, Huntington Beach
Geoff West, Bubbling Cauldron
News:
Seckel does not seem to have replied to the LAist’s candidate questionnaire https://laist.com/news/politics/2024-election-california-general-water-agencies
Follow the Money:
NO DONATIONS LISTED
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Municipal Water District of Orange County
District 4
Campaign Website: http://www.panoforhb.com/
“Vote for Pano Frousiakis for a fresh perspective and dedicated leadership in water management!” Read it in full at the link above.
Social Media:
Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070422492953
Political Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PanoForHB
Political Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/panoformwdoc/
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/panofrousiakis/
Political Twitter: https://x.com/panoforhb
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pano-f/
On Instagram, this candidate follows:
Informed Parents of CA - (extremist anti-LGBTQ group, very active)
OC GOP -
Michael Gates - HB City Attorney
Chad Williams (anti-LGBTQ candidate for HB City Council)
On Twitter, this candidate follows:
OC Independent (far right journalism in OC)
Dan Kalmick - https://x.com/DanKalmick
Rhonda Bolton - https://x.com/RhondaMBolton
Kevin McCarthy - https://x.com/SpeakerMcCarthy
Ron DeSantis - https://x.com/GovRonDeSantis
Palmer Luckey - https://x.com/PalmerLuckey
HBParent (extreme anti-LGBTQ twitter account run by HB local)
His campaign social media posts include:
Photo of Frousiakis shaking hands and smiling with Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy:
Photo of Frousiakis shaking hands with an unknown man in front of a huge “Take America Back” Trump flag:
Photo of Froukiakis’s truck, which he calls the “Panomobile,” festooned with copies of his own campaign sign alongside a prominently placed Trump 2024 campaign sign
In May 2023, he responded to HB Councilwoman Moser’s agenda item in public comment. For full context, the HB City Council has an invocation before every meeting. There used to be a process with the HB interfaith community wherein different faiths would be represented via a rotating invocation speaker from within the established interfaith council, and there was no favor shown to any single faith practice. When the current council majority was elected at the end of 2022, they did away with this practice, and for the last two years only Christianity has been reflected in the invocation. Councilwoman Moser, in an attempt to ensure the council was not giving unfair credence to any one faith, put forth an agenda item suggesting that there instead be a moment of silence, rather than a dedication to a single faith.
Pano spoke on this matter, saying “I’m really troubled by this new agenda item that’s come out (...) that is seeking to fundamentally remove our invocation from our meeting, and is a time-old tradition of our city council, and to replace it with a moment of silence. Well, there’s a couple things I want to go over here. First of all, the tradition that we’ve had in our community of having an invocation - that’s really emblematic of the unity that our community has. When it comes to all the different faith backgrounds, when it comes to all the different, um speakers, and different religious figures who have come before here - it’s not just been Christians, it’s been many different faith backgrounds. And so, for us to have an item on the agenda that’s been proposed by a member on this council that very soon, most likely, is going to be trying to seek your votes for the next election - it undermines the very unity that it represents in our community. Which is for us to respect each others’ faiths and convictions. It’s not possible to be able to just say, hey, we’re just going to have you pray in your room, and that’s all you need - I mean, that’s a really dangerous form of logic right there. Because you can say, oh, you can have all the constitutional rights you want in your bedroom - well, thank you so much for giving me the right to have rights in my bedroom, I really do appreciate that, but we need to be able to have the rights to be able to express ourselves, and our faiths, in a public forum. And a moment of silence just isn’t going to do that. (...) And so really the question I have to pose to Councilwoman Moser regarding this item is, is it really about inclusivity? Your item? You know, it seems to me to be a guise of neutrality that’s really covering a form of discrimination, which is the discrimination against our people of faith. Because many residents in our community have told me, especially of the Christian faith, but of all faith backgrounds, have said, we’re concerned that our rights are being trampled on and that we’re not being heard, based on this agenda item. So, given that information, I just want to say that we as a community should be upholding the traditions that unite us. And so remember - with progress, progress is not about discarding our values. Progress is about upholding the values that allow us to best serve our community.”
Endorsed by:
Nancy’s Picks (conservative-leaning):
https://www.nancyspicks.com/vote-picks
Scott Baugh
OCGOP
Patriots for Freedom PAC
http://www.panoforhb.com/endorsements.html
“I am proud to also have the endorsement of the Republican Party of Orange County, Lincoln Club, California Republican Assembly, and Reform California.”
https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=69334974#c69334974
News:
In a July 2021 OC Register article, Pano was photographed sitting next to Gracey Van Der Mark, prior to her 2022 election to the council, at a city council meeting. He reacts in a negatively shocked expression at then Mayor-Pro-Tem Delgleize stating that she would support the appointment of Rhonda Bolton to City Council to replace Tito Ortiz, who stepped down. In the photo, he wears a shirt emblazoned with a ‘Gracey for City Council’ message; Van Der Mark had also interviewed for the role and was hoping for the appointment.
According to this Calmatters article, Pano founded the local group, HB Patriots. The website defines the group as “HB Patriots is a 501c4 political organization dedicated to uniting Conservatives in Huntington Beach, CA. Our focus is on endorsing local candidates and actively participating in the city's politics. As a networking organization, we bring together individuals who share a common vision of promoting conservative values and principles. Join us and be part of a community that works towards a common goal of advancing conservatism in Huntington Beach”.
The article references Pano, saying, “Though he’s happy with the overall direction of the council, Frousiakis concedes that “the past few months have been getting a little bit off-track.” He established a political organization this year, the HB Patriots, and is running again for city council in 2024 with a message about getting back to local quality-of-life issues. “Unfortunately, I feel that our residents get sidelined as a result of that. I feel sidelined as a resident,” he said. “The other issues that are being talked about, that’s why I vote for president.”
Follow the Money:
Aug 2024 - $3000 from Paula Prizio, Chairwoman of Next Gen, the youth program of the Republican Party of Orange County
July 2024 - $500 from Ledsam Contracting Incorporated
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Municipal Water District of Orange County
District 6
“I am passionate and committed to the proportional and equitable distribution of water to our diverse economic and cultural communities, always considering the environmental benefits and risks.“
“I will advocate for: Transparency in planning for climate change challenges of reliable water supply imports. Fair distribution and sustainable supply of safe and clean water for all of Orange County.” Read the statement in full at the link above.
Social Media:
Facebook: NONE FOUND
Instagram: NONE FOUND
Twitter: NONE FOUND
On instagram, this candidate follows:
N/A
Josh Newman
Dave Min
Iranian American Democrats of California -
Orange County Young Democrats -
Planned Parenthood Action Fund of Orange and San Bernardino Counties -
Women for American Values and Ethics (WAVE) -
News:
Gomez did not reply to the LAist candidate questionnaire.
Follow the Money:
Jul 2024 - $500 from Canyon Democrats
Sep 2024 - $500 from Cottie-Petrie Norris for Assembly 2024
Sep 2024 - $500 from Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties
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Municipal Water District of Orange County
District 6
Campaign Website: NONE FOUND,but you can view his bio here.
“I am a staunch advocate for transparency in public records and have tirelessly fought against conflicts of interest in the water community. I will continue to oppose special interests in Orange County that seek to shift costs to you.” You can read the statement in full at the link above.
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jeff4WaterBoard2016/
Instagram: NONE FOUND
Twitter: NONE FOUND
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmthomas2/
On instagram, this candidate follows:
N/A
***However, on his facebook page he does follow Austin Lumbard, the Mayor of Tustin. You can see Lumbard’s affiliations on his instagram page, here.
Endorsed by:
OC GOP
Nancy’s Picks (conservative-leaning):
https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2024/09/all-the-candidates-on-the-ballot-this-fall-in-the-oc/
Orange Juice Blog (liberal-leaning):
https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2024/09/all-the-candidates-on-the-ballot-this-fall-in-the-oc/
News:
“Election: Water District Candidates Discuss the Issues” - SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
“Advocating for transparency with public records and fighting conflicts of interest in the water community have been priorities since I first took office. I will continue the battle against special interests in Orange County who are seeking to shift costs to others.”
Follow the Money:
NO DONATIONS LISTED, but he made numerous loans to his own campaign
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Municipal Water District of Orange County
District 6
Campaign Website: NONE FOUND
Personal Website: https://www.pramodkunju.com/
“As an advocate for small businesses, start-ups, and disadvantaged communities, Pramod understands the importance of ensuring that all voices are heard and represented.”
Read the full statement in full at the link above.
Social Media:
Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pramodkunju
Professional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIGuru/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dataguru123/
Personal Twitter: https://x.com/pramodkunju
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pramodkunju/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@datascienceandartificialin1452
On instagram, this candidate follows:
Kamala Harris - https://www.instagram.com/kamalaharris/
Tulsi Gabbard - https://www.instagram.com/tulsigabbard/
Irvine Neighbors - https://www.instagram.com/irvineneighbors/
Endorsed by:
None Found
News:
None Found
Pramod did not reply to the LAist candidate questionnaire https://laist.com/news/politics/voter-game-plan-2024-general-election-orange-county
Follow the Money:
NO DONATIONS LISTED
Orange County Board of Supervisors, 1st District
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Candidate for County Supervisor in District 1. To replace Andrew Do, who is terming out.
Janet Nguyen is currently a State Senator.
Find her here:
Voted NO on AB 1955, The SAFETY ACT that prevents school boards from enforcing forced outing policies.
Other notable votes include:
As a Legislator:
Has a score of 17/100 from Equality CA
Has a score of 25/100 from Planned Parenthood
Has a score of 20/100 from the ACLU
https://couragescore.org/representative/janet-nguyen/
Janet has significant support from Proud Boys. Known Proud Boy Baked Alaska is friends with her.
Nguyen’s tendency to call her legislative peers “communists” and start fights over it have led to her being removed from the debate floor by Capitol security. When questioned on free speech allowance in California, she said that the ‘communist flag’ (referring to the flag of the communist Vietnamese government that many Vietnamese-Americans residents of Orange County emigrated to escape from) is comparable to KKK imagery.
While she was County Supervisor back in 2012, she “fled” the dias when community members brought forth a request for the County Board to recognize Harvey Milk Day.
The LA Times described of the event:
“One of the supervisors, Janet Nguyen, walked from the board room shortly after the activists began their presentation. Last year, Nguyen also left the meeting as the activists spoke.”
On her official Senator instagram page, Nguyen posted the transphobic conspiracy theory about Olympic boxer and cisgender woman Imane Khelif, saying, “When a female boxer’s #Olympic dreams go up in flames after fighting a biological man, something needs to be done. #IStandWithCarini”. As a reminder, Khelif is a cisgender woman, and is currently pursuing a major lawsuit against the influential people who pushed the conspiracy theory, including Elon Musk and JK Rowling.
She joined anti-LGBTQ+ extremist politician Gracey Van Der Mark in the Annual HB July 4th weekend Bike Ride, posting the selfie on her instagram page.
Endorsed by:
OC GOP
CA GOP
Lincoln Club of Orange County
Orange County Young Republicans
Concerned Parents of California PAC, who say on their website “We will influence school board and other elections by promoting candidates and incumbents who strongly support a parent’s right to choose what they believe is best for their own children”.California Parents Union, whose website lists among their priorities; “Empowering Members to Stand Up for Parental Rights, Indoctrination Awareness and Solutions, Medical Autonomy Issues and Solutions”
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Candidate for OC Board of Supervisors - District 1
Campaign Website: https://www.francesmarquezforsupervisor.com/
Tagline: “Standing Up for Orange County's Taxpayers”
“She's running for Orange County Supervisor to bring much-needed accountability and oversight to county government and ensure a high quality delivery of services to the communities that need them most.
As a Cypress City Councilmember, Frances Marquez has built a reputation as a watchdog for taxpayers, demanding transparency before voting on spending even in the face of intimidation.”
You can find her Candidate Statement here. In it, she says, “As your County Supervisor, I will expand opportunities for working families by:
Creating good-paying jobs and addressing rising housing costs
Preventing homelessness by expanding access to mental health
and supportive services
Investing in public safety and reducing crime
Protecting reproductive rights and abortion access”
Social Media:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/francesmarquezforoc
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/marquezfrances13/
https://www.instagram.com/francesmarquezforcypress/
https://www.instagram.com/francesmarquezoc
Twitter:
On instagram, she follows:
@lavenderdemsOC - Lavender Democrats OC
@ppactionCA - Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California
@genzforharriswalz
Endorsed by:
Planned Parenthood
SEIU-UHW
Moms Demand Action
OC Huddle, who donated the funds for Pride at the Pier to create the Giant Pride Flag
OC Dems
News:
“My parents raised six children without health care coverage, paying out of pocket to make sure we maintained our health. No family should have to face this challenge. Moreover, ensuring access to quality preventative care like mental health and substance use treatment stops cycles of homelessness and criminality which will benefit our communities at large.”
Interesting context of harassment lawsuits and contention during Marquez’s time on the Cypress City Council:
“Cypress councilwoman files lawsuit against censures” - Los Angeles Times
Follow the Money:
SEIU donated $1500
Sierra Club PAC donated $1000