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Category Archives: 2016 Elections

Councilwoman Michele Martinez pulls papers to run for the Board of Supervisors

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Santa Ana City Councilman Vince Sarmiento has chickened out again. He was all set to run for the First District of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, challenging the incumbent, Supervisor Andrew Do. But Sarmiento has apparently pulled out and now his colleague, City Councilwoman Michele Martinez, is running against Do instead.

A fellow named Robert Bao Nguyen has also pulled papers for this seat in addition to perennial candidate Steve Rocco, who has been trying for months to launch recalls of Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido and OCDA Tony Rackauckas. Continue reading→

The Republican who will make it to the 46th Congressional District’s Primary Election

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I had a chance to meet with Irvine Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Schott a couple weeks ago. She is running for the 46th Congressional District, which is being vacated by U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez, who is running for the U.S. Senate.

Schott, a Republican, grew up in Santa Ana, where her father was a barber with a shop in downtown Santa Ana. Her mom still lives in Santa Ana. And Schott got her education in Santa Ana while also getting her first job, at a travel agency in downtown Santa Ana.  Continue reading→

Sup. Andrew Do to host a Garden Grove Community Coffee on Jan. 27

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Sup. Andrew Do Hosts Garden Grove Community Coffee

Seeks to Make Orange County More Accessible, Enhance Civic Participation

(Garden Grove, California)— What can Orange County do for you? That’s the question Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do will be asking his constituents at a free community coffee event in Garden Grove later this month.

“I’m committed to making sure that Orange County offers the highest level of service to our taxpayers,” said Supervisor Andrew Do, who represents the First District on the Orange County Board of Supervisors. “We need county policies that support Orange County taxpayers and small businesses.” Continue reading→

O.C. Sheriff Hutchens endorses Correa for Congress

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For Immediate Release: January 19, 2015

Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348, Shallman Communications

ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF CALLS LOU CORREA “BEST CHOICE” FOR CONGRESS

Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchins Endorses Lou Correa for CA-46

SANTA ANA, CA— Catapulting his campaign forward with renewed momentum, today former State Senator Lou Correa garnered a milestone endorsement from Orange County’s widely respected top law enforcement officer, and Orange County’s first woman Sheriff — Sandra Hutchens— as he campaigns to represent California’s 46th Congressional District seat.

In announcing her support of Correa’s bid for Congress, Sheriff Hutchens released the following statement: Continue reading→

Mock primary election set for Jan. 21 at César E. Chávez High School

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Educating Tomorrow’s Citizens: The Primary Election Comes to César E. Chávez High School

Mock Election and Voter Registration Scheduled for January 21, 2016

(Santa Ana, CA) January 12, 2016: The students and parents at César E. Chávez High School are getting involved in the political process. On Thursday, January 21, American government students will cast their ballots in a marked election for the 2016 California presidential primary election.

The parents, community members and all eligible students will also be able to move another step closer to Election Day by registering to vote for the 2016 general election in the Orange County Registrar’s office mobile unit. The O.C. “Vote Mobile” will be on campus throughout the day to accept registration documents and to assist in the mock election. Continue reading→

Correa endorsed for Congress by the Santa Ana School Police Officers’ Association

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For Immediate Release: January 11, 2015

Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348, Shallman Communications

SANTA ANA POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSN. LINES UP BEHIND LOU CORREA IN CA-46

Another Key Local Law Enforcement Organization Backs Correa for Congress

SANTA ANA, CA— Following news that the Santa Ana School Police Officers’ Association was backing his campaign last week, today former State Senator Lou Correa earned another sought after public safety endorsement, this coming from the Santa Ana Police Officers’ Association.

Expressing his gratitude for the endorsement, former Senator Correa released the following statement: Continue reading→

Correa endorsed for Congress by the Santa Ana School Police Officers’ Association

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For Immediate Release: January 7, 2015

Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348, Shallman Communications

SANTA ANA SCHOOL POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSN. ENDORSES LOU CORREA FOR CONGRESS

Say Lou “has sponsored, as well as authored numerous bills that have assisted Law Enforcement with keeping the citizens and our students safe.”

SANTA ANA, CA– Illustrating his extensive public safety support, today former State Senator Lou Correa secured a pivotal endorsement from the Santa Ana School Police Officers’ Association (SASPOA) in his campaign to represent California’s 46th Congressional District seat. The endorsement further validates Correa has law enforcements choice in the race, following recent endorsements from the California Police Chiefs’ Association and the National Latino Peace Officers Association. Continue reading→

Poll shows Dunn in last place with Brandman out of the race for the 46th C.D.

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For Immediate Release: December 18, 2015

Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348, Shallman Communications

LOU CORREA LEADS BY HUGE MARGIN IN NEW POLL

Correa leads closest Democrat by nearly 30 points

SANTA ANA, CA—Today, the Lou Correa campaign for Congress released a poll memo showing Correa leading his nearest Democratic opponent, Bao Nguyen, by nearly 30 points.

The poll, conducted by Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates, is fresh out of the field, and was conducted from December 13th through December 16th. The initial results show Correa with a decisive lead over all other candidates: Continue reading→

Schatzle endorsed for OC Superior Court Judge by the Santa Ana Police Officers’ Association

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SANTA ANA POA ENDORSEMENT BOLSTERS KAREN SCHATZLE’S CAMPAIGN FOR JUDGE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 15, 2015

Orange, CA – The Santa Ana Police Officers’ Association became the latest public safety organization to announce their enthusiastic endorsement of Karen Schatzle’s campaign for Superior Court Judge today.

In announcing their endorsement, Santa Ana POA President John Franks stated:

“Ethical, honest, and committed to justice, are just a few of the terms that can be used to describe Karen Schatzle. The Santa Ana Police Officers’ Association is proud to announce our enthusiastic endorsement of her campaign to restore integrity to this seat on the bench.” Continue reading→

Bustamante endorses Correa for Congress

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Cruz Bustamante

Cruz Bustamante

For Immediate Release: November 18, 2015

Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348, Shallman Communications

CORREA LOCKS UP ANOTHER PROMINENT ENDORSEMENT IN CA-46

California’s 45th Lt. Governor Cruz Bustamante Backs Lou Correa for Congress

SANTA ANA, CA— Following his milestone endorsement from House Democratic Caucus Chair and Congressman Xavier Becerra, today former State Senator Lou Correa landed a significant endorsement from former California Lt. Governor and past State Assembly Speaker Cruz Bustamante in his campaign to represent California’s 46th Congressional district seat.

The first Latino elected statewide in California in over 120 years, Bustamante was first elected to the California State Assembly in 1993 and became Assembly Speaker in 1996. He was elected Lt. Governor in 1998. Continue reading→

Loretta Sanchez appears to be backing Bao Nguyen for Congress

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Loretta Sanchez and Bao Nguyen

U.S. Rep. Linda Chavez endorsed former State Legislator Lou Correa’s congressional campaign back in September but it looks like her sister Loretta has other ideas as she showed up today at a major fundraiser in Hollywood for Garden Grove Mayor Bao Nguyen’s congressional campaign.

Apparently Loretta convinced Nguyen to run – and while she has not come out publicly as his supporter it is pretty obvious that she has chosen a side in this race. Continue reading→

Bao Nguyen announces his candidacy for Congress in the 46th C.D.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Soham Pandit, (267) 391-8512, soham@bao2016.com

Bao Nguyen Announces Candidacy for Congress in CA-46

Garden Grove Mayor running to replace Loretta Sanchez

SANTA ANA, CA – Bao Nguyen today announced his candidacy for Congress in California’s 46th district. Bao, whose family emigrated from Vietnam, has devoted his career to the citizens of the district, serving as a teacher, running for school board and most recently, serving as the Mayor of Garden Grove.
“I’m excited to announce that I will be running for Congress in the place I have always called home. I can’t wait to take my passion, and the passions of so many others around me, to bring reform to Washington, D.C,” said Mayor Bao Nguyen on Tuesday.

Born in a Thailand refugee camp, Bao and his family arrived to the United States when he was only three months of age. His parents emigrated to the U.S. to ensure that their children would be provided with the opportunities that they otherwise would not have been given in Vietnam. Continue reading→

Correa picks up more endorsements from local Latino elected officials

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Lou Correa Portrait

For Immediate Release: September 29, 2015

Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348, Shallman Communications

CORREA ADDS MARTINEZ, PALACIO, AMEZCUA & HERNÁNDEZ TO ENDORSEMENT LIST

Santa Ana City Councilwoman & Santa Ana Education Leaders Unite Behind Correa in CA-46

SANTA ANA, CA– On the heels of winning a statewide endorsement from the California Small Business Association (CSBA), today former State Senator Lou Correa’s campaign for Congress rolled out endorsements from several Santa Ana leaders, including the following:

  • Santa Ana City Council Member Michele Martinez
  • Santa Ana Unified School District Board President John Palacio
  • Santa Ana Unified School District Clerk Valerie Amezcua
  • Santa Ana Unified School District Board Member José Alfredo Hernández, J.D.

Continue reading→

Congresswoman Bass endorses Correa for Congress

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Karen Bass and Jesse Jackson

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release: September 16, 2015

Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348

CONGRESSWOMAN KAREN BASS CHOOSES LOU CORREA FOR CA-46

Endorsement from Former California Assembly Speaker & Congresswoman Adds Fuel to Correa’s Momentum Surge in his Congressional Bid

SANTA ANA, CA— Driving new momentum into his campaign to represent California’s 46th Congressional District seat, today former State Senator Lou Correa received a sought-after endorsement from Congresswoman Karen Bass.

Prior to her time in Congress, Bass served as California’s Assembly Speaker. In Congress, Bass represents the state’s 37th District and serves on the House Committee on Foreign Affiars where she’s the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations. She also serves on the Steering and Policy Committee which sets the policy direction of the House’s Democratic Caucus. Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

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Loretta Sanchez at the Fiestas Patrias Parade

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District

PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 15, 2015

MEDIA CONTACT: Emily Morris, 202-225-2965,  Emily.Morris@mail.house.gov

REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), co-chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ Immigration and Border Issues Task Force, released the following video in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs September 15 through October 15. Continue reading→