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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 05/10/2026

Drop boxes are open! Laguna Niguel: - Library (30341 Crown Valley Pkwy) - Metrolink Station (28200 Forbes Rd) - Fire Station 49 (31461 Golden Lantern) Aliso Viejo: - City Hall (12 Journey) - Iglesia Park Community Center (24671 Via Iglesia)

Ballot being returned to a drop box in Laguna Niguel, California.

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 05/10/2026

Ballots start arriving today! #LagunaNiguel and #AlisoViejo, do you know who you're voting for?

Aliso Niguel Democratic Club Ballot Recommendations November 2026 General Election

State Offices
Governor: Xavier Becerra
Lieutenant Governor: Fiona Ma
Secretary of State: Shirley Weber
Controller: Malia Cohen
Treasurer: Eleni Kounalakis
Attorney General: Rob Bonta
Insurance Commissioner: Ben Allen
Board of Equalization, Dist. 4: Tom Umberg
Superintendent of Public Instruction: Richard Barrera
State Assembly, Dist. 72 (Aliso Viejo): Chris Kluwe
State Assembly, Dist. 74 (Laguna Niguel): Sergio Farias

Federal Offices
U.S. Representative, Dist. 47: Dave Min

Local Offices
County Supervisor, Dist. 5: Katrina Foley
Aliso Viejo City Council, Dist. 2: Steven Von der Porten
Aliso Viejo City Council, Dist. 3: Marie Tsaasan
Capistano Unified Sch. Dist., Area 6: Jeanna Emmons
Laguna Beach Unified Sch. Dist.: Joan Malczewski & Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal
Moulton Niguel Water Dist., Full Term: Jennifer Engle
Moulton Niguel Water Dist., Short Term: David Petty

California Ballot Propositions
Prop 1: Yes
Prop 2: Yes
Prop 3: Yes
Prop 4: Yes
Prop 5: Yes
Prop 37: Yes
Prop 38: Yes
Prop 39: No
Prop 40: Yes
Prop 41: No
Prop 42: No
Prop 43: No
Prop 44: No
Prop 45: No

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 03/10/2026

Join us for our October General Meeting on October 19th as we count down the days to Election Day. Register here: mobilize.us/s/slSydQ

October Meeting Announcement. October 19, 2026 Hybrid Meeting. Social Time: 6:30 General Meeting: 7:00

With ballots arriving in mailboxes and the days ticking down to November 3, join us for our October general meeting. We'll be checking in with Representative Dave Min and Supervisor Katrina Foley as they run for re-election, answering questions about the ballot, and discussing our plans to get out the vote. We’ll also be voting on a bylaws amendment. See you there!

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 21/09/2026

Reminder: our usual meeting tonight will instead be tomorrow, Tuesday the 22nd to accommodate Yom Kippur. Its not to late to register to attend: www.mobilize.us/dpoc/event/1...

September Meeting: It's Election Season

Join us for a special Tuesday night meeting as we get into the swing of the election season. We'll hear from David Petty, candidate for water board, and Jeanna Emmons, candidate for Capistrano Unified school board. You'll get the run-down of ballot measures from our own Michael Sall. We'll also talk about all we're doing to get out candidates elected this year.

September 22, 2026 in-person and remote on Zoom. Social time: 6:30. General Meeting 7:00.

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 23/08/2026

Our canvass training is in one week. Join us! We will go through the process of prompting impactful conversations, practice with each other, and then head out to have little ding-dong at 3-5 Democratic doors to solidify everything we’ve learned. Sign-up here: mobilize.us/s/j2AbZS

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 21/08/2026

Hey #LagunaNiguel and #AlisoViejo, planning to come out to the Sea County Festival this weekend? Be sure to swing by our booth to pick up one of our line of protest buttons, speak to some candidates for office, or find out more about getting involved in the Club. See you there!

Postcard that reads "Aliso Viejo Democratic Club. Join Us!" on a background of a blue sky with a blooming orange tree.

Surrounding the postcard are six buttons:
1. The bear from the California flag against a field of gold with the text "Don't tread on us"
2. The bear from the California flag against a field of white with red stripes, with the text "Against all tyrants, for all California"
3. A beaux-arts image of Columbia wielding a sword with the text "We Bow to No King"
4. A monarch butterfly on a white background with surrounding text "Protect Immigrants"
5. The national park service arrowhead on a background of navy blue, with text "Protect Our Parks"
6. A scowling blue cat on a white background with text "Fascists Get Scratches"

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 13/07/2026

Join us on July 20 as we hear about the future of Aliso Viejo. We'll be joined by three city council candidates, including @originalteemo.bsky.social. We'll also hear from @jenniferengle.bsky.social, candidate for water board. Register here: mobilize.us/s/QbfwEt

Aliso Niguel Democratic Club General Meeting Announcement. July 20, 2026. Social time at 6:30. Meeting starts at 7:00. Hybrid zoom option available.

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Join us for our July general meeting as we are joined by three candidates for the Aliso Viejo City Council. With Aliso Viejo running district elections, we have the opportunity to elect all three: Councilmember Tiffany Ackley, Steven Von der Porten, and Marie Tsaasan.

The meeting will include voting on support for candidates. Don’t miss it!

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 04/07/2026

Happy Independence Day. We're celebrating the anniversary of our nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition - however incompletely realized - that all men are created equal.

Photo of fireworks over the Washington Monument. Text reads: Happy Independence Day. America: No kings for 250 years.

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 08/06/2026

June 15 Meeting Announcement for the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club. Social Time: 6:30 p.m. General Meeting: 7:00 p.m. The body text reads:

"We know that housing prices have created an affordability crisis in California. Jennifer Gaudette is an Assistant Professor at UC Riverside’s School of Public Policy and will dig in to the causes and solutions of the housing and affordability crises.

We will also review the club’s outreach efforts for primary election!"

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 15/05/2026

Join us on Monday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m. for our last meeting before the primary election. Register here: www.mobilize.us/dpoc/event/9...

Aliso Niguel Democratic Club May Meeting Announcement

This is our last meeting before the June 2nd election! We’ll talk about how YOU can help in the last two weeks of the election season and hear from our Assembly candidates about why these primary races are so important for them.

Also, we will have a club outreach activity!

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 13/04/2026

Despite the rain, we had a great time canvassing today for @katrinafoleyoc.bsky.social, Robert Mestman for OC Superior Court Judge, and @daveminca.bsky.social.

Group of 20 volunteers holding Katrina Foley for Supervisor signs.

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 15/03/2026

Congratulations to Melissa Waters, one of our members, who was honored tonight at the Women Making A Difference Awards for her environmental leadership. We are lucky to have an activist like Melissa working in Laguna Niguel!

Melissa Waters receiving an award from Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley.

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 09/03/2026

This month we're marching toward the June primary election. Come to our March 16 meeting to hear from Jason Sams, candidate for the OC Board of education get a campaign update from Laguna Niguel Councilmember Stephanie Oddo. Register here: www.mobilize.us/dpoc/event/9...

Aliso Niguel Democratic Club March 16 meeting announcement. Social time: 6:30 General Meeting: 7:00. Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/dpoc/event/913932/

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Join us for our March general meeting as we look forward to the June primary election. We’ll recap the results of the California Democratic Party’s endorsing convention; discuss our field plans for the June election; and hear from Jason Sams, candidate for the OC Board of Education. The meeting will include voting on support for candidates.

We’ll also be hearing a campaign update from Stephanie Oddo, looking forward to her election in November. Don’t miss it!

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 02/02/2026

Join us for our February 17 general meeting and take your best shot at our annual Presidents' Day trivia competition. You may win a very small and essentially valueless prize. We'll also hear from several candidates that will be on your primary ballot. See you there!

Aliso Niguel Democratic Club meeting announcement for February 17, 2026 meeting. Social time at 6:30; General meeting at 7:00. Register here: https://mobilize.us/s/YmvQyf

Text reads: Join us on February 17 (a special Tuesday night meeting) for our February general meeting. In addition to our traditional Presidents’ Day trivia competition, we’ll be hearing from Lt. Governor candidate Janelle Kelman, OC Assessor candidate Janet Keo Conklin, and judicial candidate Robert Mestman.

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 14/01/2026

Why is the Capistrano Unified School District inviting ICE into our schools?

Text message from the Capistrano Unified School District promoting an event with ICE. Text message reads:

Clarence Lobo elementary is hosting a parent workshop on Cyber Security tonight from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This is an opportunity for parents and guardians to learn more about online threats and how to keep children safe in the digital world.

Homeland Security Investigations, a division of the Office of Immigration Enforcement, is presenting tonights [sic] workshop. You can find more details about the program here: https://www.ice.gov/about-ice/hsi/igu

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 13/01/2026

It's January, which means its time to renew your memberships with the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club. secure.actblue.com/donate/andc-...

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 08/01/2026

Our next meeting is January 21. Register for it here: mobilize.us/s/2F33Gn

Graphic for January 21, 2026 general meeting of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club. Social time at 6:30. General Meeting at 7:00.

Starting the New Year Off Strong. Join us on January 21 (a special Wednesday night meeting) for our first meeting of 2026! We’re looking forward to the elections this year, and will be hearing from Michael Tubbs, candidate for Lt. Governor, and judicial candidate Brock Zimmon. That’s not all: we’ll be discussing the club’s plans for the year, proposed bylaws amendments, and ways for you to get involved in striking back against MAGA this election year. See you there!

NOTE: This meeting is NOT on our usual Monday because of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 31/12/2025

We're looking forward to making the most of 2026.

Happy New Year graphic with exploding fireworks. Wishing you and yours health and happiness in the new year.

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 14/12/2025

We had a great time walking in the #LagunaNiguel holiday parade this morning.

Members of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club walking down Crown Valley Parkway in the Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade. The front two people are holding a banner that reads Aliso Niguel Democratic Club: Serving the communities of Aliso Viejo and Laguna Niguel.

The Aliso Niguel Democratic Club lined up on Crown Valley Parkway for the Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade.

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 04/12/2025

We don't hold our regular monthly meeting in December, but we do march in the Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade. RSVP to join us: mobilize.us/s/VOIoAt

March with ANDC in the Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade Saturday December 13th!

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 23/11/2025

One of the first things our club did when it was founded in 2017 was fight against Trump's and Orange County Republicans' efforts to expand offshore drilling off our coast. We won't back down this time either.

Picture of a burning oil spill.

Text reads: Orange County People's Hearing. Protect the Southern California Coast from Offshore Oil & Gas Drilling.

Monday 12/8 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Costa Mesa Library, Adams Room

Community members, local leaders, and ocean advocates will gather to defend California from new offshore oil and gas development through public engagement.

Link: http://tinyurl.com/sf-occk

Sponsored by Surfrider Foundation of North Orange County, Orange County Coastkeeper, and Oceana

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 20/11/2025

On Monday, our members voted to support @daveminca.bsky.social for Congress, and @kluweoc.bsky.social and Sergio Farias for California State Assembly. We're excited to be supporting them for election next year.

Aliso Niguel Democratic Club is proud to support Dave Min for Congressional District 47, Chris Kluwe for Assembly District 72, and Sergio Farias for Assembly District 74.

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 14/11/2025

Join us on Monday at 7:00 p.m. for our last general meeting of the year. We'll recap our Proposition 50 efforts and celebrate our win. We'll also be voting on candidates to support for State Assembly and Congress. Don't miss it! Register here: mobilize.us/s/pdsae4

November 17, 2025 meeting graphic for the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club. Social time at 6:30 p.m. General meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Register here: https://mobilize.us/s/pdsae4

Celebrating Our Wins. Despite this being a tough year for Democrats nationally (and American democracy), ANDC has many wins to celebrate.

We will recap the club’s efforts to pass Prop 50 and look at the election results in Orange County. We will also look ahead to 2026 and review the races coming up.

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 05/11/2025

Well done to all of the folks who worked tirelessly for the last 8 weeks to get Prop 50 passed.

Collage of photos of Aliso Niguel Democratic Club canvassers canvassing for Proposition 50.

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 19/10/2025

We've only got two weeks to pass Proposition 50 and reign in mad king Donald. Sign up at one of our canvasses: Aliso Viejo: mobilize.us/s/cTFqQQ Laguna Niguel: mobilize.us/s/92u7fh There's food. It's fun. Join us.

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 06/10/2025

Join us at 7:00 p.m. on October 20 for a presentation on "Immigration in the ICE Age." We'll be in-person in Laguna Niguel and on Zoom. Register here: mobilize.us/s/iAWYLg

Meeting announcement for October 20, 2025 meeting. Text reads: "Join us as former DHS attorney Chris Duncan (and candidate for the California Board of Equalization) presents on “the ICE Age.” Chris will cover the Trump regime’s immigration abuses and its weaponization of ICE and homeland security raids against immigrant communities.

That’s not all: We’re deep in our efforts to pass Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act. We’ll recap the progress we’ve made and what you can do to help get Prop 50 over the line. We’ll also be electing representatives to the California Democratic Party’s Pre-Endorsing Conference. See you there!"

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 10/09/2025

Learn more about what you can do to protect your home and save money on homeowners insurance at her wildfire resilience workshop at the Crown Valley Community Center tomorrow night at 6pm.

Council Member Stephanie Oddo invites you to a Wildfire Resilience Workshop. Reducing fire risks & becoming fire wise. Wednesday, September 10. 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Crown Valley Community Center - Ballroom. Keynote speakers: Nathan Babbitt (Orange County Fire Authority) Brenda Caloca (CA Department of Insurance) Rosemary Papa (Firewise Community Leader). Learn how to make your home more fire resilient. Learn how to save money on property insurance. Learn how your neighborhood can become a Firewise USA community.

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 10/09/2025

175 years ago today California was admitted as the 31st state in the union. We're proud Californians, still fighting for the union and for American democracy. #YesonProp50

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 09/09/2025

California must fight back against these Republican efforts to steal the midterms. That's why we're voting yes on Proposition 50 this November.

California flag but with text on the red lower banner that reads "STOP TRUMP'S ELECTION RIGGING. VOTE YES ON PROP 50!"

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 28/08/2025

Trump wants five Republican seats in Texas? We’ll take five in California. Trump drew first blood — now blue states must step up. It’s time to punch the bully back. This November, we will decide to redraw our maps now to stop Trump’s election rigging. Vote yes on Prop 50!

California flag, but reading "Stop Trump's Election Rigging, Vote Yes on Prop 50!" instead of "California Republic

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 28/08/2025

Join us for coffee with the club at High Tide Coffee in Laguna Niguel on September 13 at 9:30 a.m. Spend time with friends (or friends-to-be) that share your values, whether or not you are a member. RSVP: mobilize.us/s/3AWHXe

Coffee with the Club graphic from the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club. Text reads: "Come have a casual chat and a cup of coffee with your Democratic neighbors."

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 26/08/2025

We're gearing up to fight back against the Trump regime's plans to rig the midterms and to pass the Election Rigging Response Act. Join us at our September 15 meeting to find out how you can help. Register here: mobilize.us/s/alUj2D

September 15, 2025 ANDC hybrid meeting announcement.

Text reads: "This month we’ll be hearing from our local candidates for State Assembly: Chris Kluwe and Jordan Kirby in AD-72 (Aliso Viejo) and Sergio Ferias in AD-74 (Laguna Niguel). Come hear their visions for the future of California. We’ll also be talking about the Election Rigging Response Act and our plans for this November’s special election. We’re gearing up to fight back against Trump’s plans to manipulate the midterms. Come find out how you can help. See you there!"

The graphic also includes head shot photos of Jordan Kirby, Chris Kluwe, and Sergio Ferias.

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 25/08/2025

Happy birthday to the National Park Service. The national parks are a jewel of the United States and we are fighting to protect them from the Trump regime’s budget cuts and privatization plans.

Protest sign reading “Hands Off Our Parks.”

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 23/08/2025

We’re at the Sea Country Festival tonight and for the next two days! Come out and say hello!

Aliso Niguel Democratic Club booth at the Laguna Niguel Sea Country Festival. Three volunteers stand at a table with a pin the tail on the donkey game.

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 21/08/2025

We’re getting excited for the Sea Country festival in #LagunaNiguel! Starting tomorrow, come check out our booth, play a game of pin the tail on the donkey, and get one of our most popular protest buttons! See you there!

Collection of 10 protest buttons on the themes of No Kings, standing with California, opposing fascism, and protecting immigrants.

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 13/08/2025

Well also be giving away some of our most popular protest buttons. Come get one of your own!

Photo of ten different protest buttons of various designs and themes.

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Aliso Niguel Democratic Club @alisonigueldemocraticclub.com · 13/08/2025

Hey #LagunaNiguel, when you come out to the Sea Country Festival next weekend, stop by our booth to find out about how you can join us in fighting back against the Trump regime and maybe even meet some local elected officials. We'll also have pin the tail on the donkey game and prizes for kids.

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