Democratic Party of Orange County announces its leadership team to helm Orange County Democrats through the 2024 Presidential campaign cycle. The team includes Ada Briceño as Chair, the first immigrant to lead the Party. She has been a Labor leader for 32-years and a women’s rights leader. Chair Briceño ran …continue reading
In response to four legal claims of sexual harassment within the Orange County District Attorney’s office, Democratic Party of Orange County Chairwoman Ada Briceño today publicly called on the Orange County Office of Independent Review (OIR) to launch an independent investigation of the allegations. The call for an investigation comes …continue reading
On the heels of a successful 2020 election cycle that saw 20 local seats flipped from red to blue, the Democratic Party of Orange County’s staff are taking on new, larger roles. At its January 25, 2021 meeting, the Democratic Party of Orange County Central Committee ratified by acclamation new, …continue reading
In response to the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in Washington, Democratic Party of Orange County Chairwoman Ada Briceño released the following statement: “Congratulations President Biden and Vice President Harris. We’re ready to build with you. This is a new moment for our nation, and a mandate …continue reading
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 18, Orange County Black leaders spanning community service, education, business and civil rights organizing will gather for a virtual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Event organizers are thrilled to announce Rev. James Lawson, the “architect of the nonviolence movement,” as …continue reading
Upon House Democrats’ introduction of an article of impeachment in the House of Representatives, Democratic Party of Orange County Chairwoman and Democratic National Committee Member Ada Briceño released the following statement: “It is our duty to remove Donald Trump from power. He has given us no choice. Impeach. “Donald Trump …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for September 6 through September 12 included unemployment benefits, re-opening Orange County (again), street sweeping, and attempted burglary. Top Ten Stories for September 6 through September 12 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts and events): California launches second …continue reading
Democratic Party of Orange County North Vice Chair Jeff LeTourneau announced he has decided to step down from leadership in the Democratic Party. LeTourneau’s decision is in response to a Facebook post he shared on August 30th that called communist dictator Ho Chi Minh a “liberator.” In the letter, Mr. …continue reading
The Democratic Party of Orange County issued formal endorsements for candidates for Orange County Board of Supervisors and Orange County Board of Education. Candidates will be on the ballot for the primary elections on March 3, 2020. Vote-by-mail ballots will be mailed out starting February 3, 2020. The Democratic Party …continue reading
In a momentous development that reflects his wide-ranging support from Democratic activists, Westminster City Councilmember Sergio Contreras garnered the endorsement of the Democratic Party of Orange County in the race for Orange County Board of Supervisors District 1. DPOC Chair Ada Briceño released the following statement with the announced endorsement: …continue reading
On the heels of nationally-recognized successes in Orange County’s Democratic and labor movements, Ada Briceño, Chair of the Democratic Party of Orange County, launched a campaign for Democratic National Committee Member this week, including a new website, AdaForDNC.com. Briceño, a powerhouse in the labor movement and a staunch advocate for …continue reading
The blue wave keeps rolling in Orange County. Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC) Chair Ada Briceño commended organizers in the city of Costa Mesa today for flipping the city’s voter registration to Democratic-majority. This is the first time in more than 60 years that Costa Mesa’s voter majority is …continue reading
The Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC) announced that its Communications Director, Rachel Potucek, is stepping down from day to day duties at DPOC to join in the 2020 Presidential campaign cycle. Potucek is transitioning to Deputy Director of Communications for Iowa for John Delaney for President 2020, and is …continue reading