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The “unheard of” early return trend comes amid new controversy over California Republicans’ self-proclaimed “ballot harvesting program” through the use of unofficial ballot collection boxes.
Jeff LeTourneau’s resignation came after he shared a Facebook post praising the late Communist leader as someone who “liberated an entire poor, colonized nation from 2 of the most powerful military forces in the world.”
The 2020 election was already set to be pivotal; but now it will be further shaped by regional forces like Coronavirus and social protests.
Orange County is celebrating Supreme Court, state legislative and local school district victories for Black lives, LGBTQ lives, immigrants and public health. DNC Member-Elect and Democratic Party of Orange County Chair Ada Briceño says these victories are crucial, but we’re far from done.
Taking action in response to the tragic murder of George Floyd and ongoing police brutality, the Democratic Party of Orange County announces it will convene a special meeting of the Central Committee to enact reforms that place racial justice at the forefront of local lawmaking.
Democratic Party members at their Monday, May 25 meeting voted to remove Valladares from his position as West Vice Chair among the DPOC’s seven executive officers.
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An investigation commissioned by the party found no independent evidence substantiating claims of physical violence committed by Bacerra, but did find evidence of verbal abuse Bacerra and his ex-girlfriend directed at each other, according to a person who has seen the report.
The Democratic Party of Orange County, which endorsed Phil Baccera, has hired an attorney to investigate the allegations, ahead of an Oct. 22 decision on whether to revoke the endorsement.
Elizabeth Hansburg, who is Director of Orange County’s YIMBY group, People for Housing OC, writes that Orange County political leaders need to understand that there is massive public backing for affordable housing construction of all types.