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Democratic Congressional Candidates Fail to Get Endorsement Recommendations in Four Key OC Races

by Spencer Custodio Jan 31, 2018Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Orange County’s four Republican-held Congressional Districts that are targeted by the national Democratic Party failed to get clear Democratic endorsement recommendations for any of the numerous candidates, leaving it to next month’s state convention to help narrow the field of candidates heading into the June primaries.

Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories

Orange County Labor Federation Fires Director Julio Perez Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

by Thy Vo Jan 26, 2018Jul 9, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Delegates for the Orange County Labor Federation voted unanimously Thursday night to fire Executive Director Julio Perez, after a months-long investigation found “credible testimony from multiple women” of sexual harassment and retaliation by Perez.

Countywide, Politics & Elections, Top Stories

Billionaire Tom Steyer Pledges To Mobilize Orange County Millennials for 2018 Elections

by Thy Vo, Nick Gerda and Spencer Custodio Jan 16, 2018May 6, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

A new get-out-the-vote effort funded by billionaire Democrat and environmentalist Tom Steyer will mobilize millennial voters in Orange County ahead of this year’s elections for the four congressional seats now held by Republicans.

Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories

Democratic Party, Labor Officials Accused of Sexual Harassment Face Internal Investigations

by Thy Vo Oct 23, 2017Jul 9, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

The former executive director of the Democratic Party of Orange County and the executive director of the Orange County Labor Federation both face internal investigations after several women posted allegations of sexual harassment and abuse against the two men on social media last week.

Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories

Campaign Staffer for Phil Janowicz Resigns Over Sexual Harassment Charges

by Thy Vo Oct 20, 2017Jul 9, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

A campaign staffer for Phil Janowicz, a Democratic congressional candidate running against Republican congressman Rep. Ed Royce, has resigned over allegations he sexually harassed women while an employee of the Democratic Party of Orange County.

Countywide, Investigative, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories

OC Democratic Party, Labor Federation Officials Accused of Sexual Harassment and Abuse

by Thy Vo Oct 20, 2017Jul 9, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

A former Orange County Democratic Party official and a high-ranking member of the Orange County Labor Federation have been accused of sexual harassment and abuse, amid a national scandal in which women from Hollywood to the state capitol have come forward with reports of sexual wrongdoing.

Community Opinion, Countywide

Sdao: It’s a Great Time to Be a Democrat in Orange County

by Fran Sdao Feb 21, 2017Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Orange County’s Democratic Chairwoman Fran Sdao argues it’s a promising time for a progressive agenda in 2018. Democrats turned out in record numbers to vote last November. For the first time in 80 years the Democratic candidate for President won in Orange County. Frustrated Democrats are now turning out in record numbers to Democratic club meetings, State Party delegate elections and to meetings/events in their communities.

Countywide, Top Stories

Trump to Kick Off California Campaign in OC

by David Washburn Apr 27, 2016Oct 4, 2026 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Donald J. Trump’s campaign announced that the GOP presidential frontrunner will hold a rally Thursday at the OC fairgrounds. And if Tuesday’s Anaheim City Council meeting is any indication, things could get ugly, even by Trump standards.

Anaheim, Countywide, Health & Wellness, News Briefs, Politics & Elections, Top Stories

OC Dems Condemn Anaheim Councilman for Latino District Vote

by Adam Elmahrek Nov 24, 2015Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

The Democratic Party is angry with Jordan Brandman, a Democrat, for voting with Republican council members to exclude Anaheim’s only Latino majority district from district elections in 2016.

Irvine

Gafcon: No Irvine Funds Used for Political Donation

by Voice of OC Sep 8, 2014Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

The San Diego-based manager of the Great Park Design Studio says Irvine City Councilwoman Christina Shea’s accusation is unfounded. Shea sticks by her statements.