Endorsement Applications for the General are now OPEN!

Endorsements will consist of a questionnaire. Candidates may request an interview if preferred.

TIMELINE
Friday, July 31st at 5:00PM PT - Applications will CLOSE. Any applications and/or requests to be interviewed shall be denied if submitted after the deadline.

Friday, July 31st through Wednesday, August 5th - Applications will be thoroughly reviewed by the Endorsement Committee. The committee shall provide a list of candidates to recommend to endorse by the general body.

Friday, August 7th - A general membership meeting shall convene. Members in good standing shall vote to approve the consent calendar or otherwise make edits.

WHY SHOULD I WANT TO BE ENDORSED?

The Orange County Young Democrats, voted Chapter of the Year by the California Young Democrats in 2026, have worked tirelessly to turn Orange County Blue. In 2024, OCYD conducted 1,000,000+ voter contacts, raised $1,000s to donate to campaigns, and organized college chapters and membership to knock and call across the county. We were the margin of victory for countless races from city councils to Congress.

This year is no different.

Endorsed candidates can expect youth volunteers for canvassing and phonebanking, support from our communications team, organizing from our membership, and/or additional campaign resources as voted on by the Board.