Each year the Orange County Young Democrats (OCYD) endorse Democratic candidates up and down the ballot in both the primary and general election. To be eligible for our endorsement, candidates must complete a public questionnaire and receive 60% of the vote from OCYD members in good standing.

OCYD Endorsed Congressional Candidates

  • Linda Sanchez (CA-38)
  • Gil Cisneros (CA-39)
  • Katie Porter (CA-45)
  • Lou Correa (CA-46)
  • Alan Lowenthal (CA-47)
  • Harley Rouda (CA-48)
  • Mike Levin (CA-49)

OCYD Endorsed State Senate Canidates

  • Josh Newman (SD-29)
  • Katrina Foley (SD-37)

OCYD Endorsed State Assembly Races

  • Andrew Rodriguez (AD-55)
  • Sharon Quirk-Silva (AD-65)
  • Melissa Fox (AD-68)
  • Tom Daly (AD-69)
  • Diedre Thu-Ha Ngyuen (AD-72)
  • Scott Rhinehart (AD-73)
  • Cottie Petrie-Norris
    (AD 74)

OCYD Endorsed County Races

  • Ashleigh Aitken (Board of Supervisors-District 3)
  • Andy Thorburn (Board of Eduction-District 3)