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Civil rights leader Sylvia Mendez endorses Lou Correa for Congress

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For Immediate Release: October 4, 2016

Contact: Nina Tognazzini, (949) 933-7533, Shallman Communications

PROMINENT CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER STANDS WITH LOU CORREA

Congressional Candidate for CA-46, Lou Correa, Earns the Support of Respected Orange County Civil Rights Pioneer Sylvia Mendez

Santa Ana, CA — Following several critical endorsements from the Communication Workers of America, Laborers Local 652, and the California Democratic Party, today, former State Senator Lou Correa was officially endorsed by Sylvia Mendez, the Civil Rights leader who fought against racial segregation in Orange County schools in the 1940s.

In response to the endorsement, former State Senator Lou Correa released the following statement: Continue reading→

Lou Correa is the best choice for Congress for the people of Santa Ana

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The battle between Lou Correa and Bao Nguyen, for the congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez, is heating up and getting nasty, according to the O.C. Register.

In our opinion the people of the 46th Congressional District will be better served by Correa. In fact we believe he will be a vast improvement over Sanchez. Continue reading→

Bao Nguyen calls on Pres. Obama to put a moratorium on deportations

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 23, 2016

Contact: Ender Ho, (714) 642-2120, info@bao2016.com

Anaheim, CA – In response to the Supreme Court decision in United States v. Texas the case in which 26 Republican governors are suing to block the deferred action programs, Garden Grove Mayor Bao Nguyen called on President Obama and DHS to put a moratorium on deportations. Mayor Nguyen is running for Congress in California’s 46th district, which is 67% Latino. Mayor Nguyen issued the following statement:

I call on President Obama to use his authority to put an immediate halt on deportations. With so many people in DACA and DAPA, it’s the only responsible course of action. It’s only a temporary measure, so we also need Congress to act on immigration reform, which has been on the backburner for far too long. In Congress, I’ll fight for an immigration system that keeps families together, not tears them apart. Continue reading→

The Republican who will make it to the 46th Congressional District’s Primary Election

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I had a chance to meet with Irvine Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Schott a couple weeks ago. She is running for the 46th Congressional District, which is being vacated by U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez, who is running for the U.S. Senate.

Schott, a Republican, grew up in Santa Ana, where her father was a barber with a shop in downtown Santa Ana. Her mom still lives in Santa Ana. And Schott got her education in Santa Ana while also getting her first job, at a travel agency in downtown Santa Ana.  Continue reading→

O.C. Sheriff Hutchens endorses Correa for Congress

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For Immediate Release: January 19, 2015

Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348, Shallman Communications

ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF CALLS LOU CORREA “BEST CHOICE” FOR CONGRESS

Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchins Endorses Lou Correa for CA-46

SANTA ANA, CA— Catapulting his campaign forward with renewed momentum, today former State Senator Lou Correa garnered a milestone endorsement from Orange County’s widely respected top law enforcement officer, and Orange County’s first woman Sheriff — Sandra Hutchens— as he campaigns to represent California’s 46th Congressional District seat.

In announcing her support of Correa’s bid for Congress, Sheriff Hutchens released the following statement: Continue reading→

Correa endorsed for Congress by the Santa Ana School Police Officers’ Association

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For Immediate Release: January 11, 2015

Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348, Shallman Communications

SANTA ANA POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSN. LINES UP BEHIND LOU CORREA IN CA-46

Another Key Local Law Enforcement Organization Backs Correa for Congress

SANTA ANA, CA— Following news that the Santa Ana School Police Officers’ Association was backing his campaign last week, today former State Senator Lou Correa earned another sought after public safety endorsement, this coming from the Santa Ana Police Officers’ Association.

Expressing his gratitude for the endorsement, former Senator Correa released the following statement: Continue reading→

Correa endorsed for Congress by the Santa Ana School Police Officers’ Association

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For Immediate Release: January 7, 2015

Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348, Shallman Communications

SANTA ANA SCHOOL POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSN. ENDORSES LOU CORREA FOR CONGRESS

Say Lou “has sponsored, as well as authored numerous bills that have assisted Law Enforcement with keeping the citizens and our students safe.”

SANTA ANA, CA– Illustrating his extensive public safety support, today former State Senator Lou Correa secured a pivotal endorsement from the Santa Ana School Police Officers’ Association (SASPOA) in his campaign to represent California’s 46th Congressional District seat. The endorsement further validates Correa has law enforcements choice in the race, following recent endorsements from the California Police Chiefs’ Association and the National Latino Peace Officers Association. Continue reading→

Poll shows Dunn in last place with Brandman out of the race for the 46th C.D.

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For Immediate Release: December 18, 2015

Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348, Shallman Communications

LOU CORREA LEADS BY HUGE MARGIN IN NEW POLL

Correa leads closest Democrat by nearly 30 points

SANTA ANA, CA—Today, the Lou Correa campaign for Congress released a poll memo showing Correa leading his nearest Democratic opponent, Bao Nguyen, by nearly 30 points.

The poll, conducted by Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates, is fresh out of the field, and was conducted from December 13th through December 16th. The initial results show Correa with a decisive lead over all other candidates: Continue reading→

Bustamante endorses Correa for Congress

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Cruz Bustamante

Cruz Bustamante

For Immediate Release: November 18, 2015

Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348, Shallman Communications

CORREA LOCKS UP ANOTHER PROMINENT ENDORSEMENT IN CA-46

California’s 45th Lt. Governor Cruz Bustamante Backs Lou Correa for Congress

SANTA ANA, CA— Following his milestone endorsement from House Democratic Caucus Chair and Congressman Xavier Becerra, today former State Senator Lou Correa landed a significant endorsement from former California Lt. Governor and past State Assembly Speaker Cruz Bustamante in his campaign to represent California’s 46th Congressional district seat.

The first Latino elected statewide in California in over 120 years, Bustamante was first elected to the California State Assembly in 1993 and became Assembly Speaker in 1996. He was elected Lt. Governor in 1998. Continue reading→

Loretta Sanchez appears to be backing Bao Nguyen for Congress

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Loretta Sanchez and Bao Nguyen

U.S. Rep. Linda Chavez endorsed former State Legislator Lou Correa’s congressional campaign back in September but it looks like her sister Loretta has other ideas as she showed up today at a major fundraiser in Hollywood for Garden Grove Mayor Bao Nguyen’s congressional campaign.

Apparently Loretta convinced Nguyen to run – and while she has not come out publicly as his supporter it is pretty obvious that she has chosen a side in this race. Continue reading→

Bao Nguyen announces his candidacy for Congress in the 46th C.D.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Soham Pandit, (267) 391-8512, soham@bao2016.com

Bao Nguyen Announces Candidacy for Congress in CA-46

Garden Grove Mayor running to replace Loretta Sanchez

SANTA ANA, CA – Bao Nguyen today announced his candidacy for Congress in California’s 46th district. Bao, whose family emigrated from Vietnam, has devoted his career to the citizens of the district, serving as a teacher, running for school board and most recently, serving as the Mayor of Garden Grove.
“I’m excited to announce that I will be running for Congress in the place I have always called home. I can’t wait to take my passion, and the passions of so many others around me, to bring reform to Washington, D.C,” said Mayor Bao Nguyen on Tuesday.

Born in a Thailand refugee camp, Bao and his family arrived to the United States when he was only three months of age. His parents emigrated to the U.S. to ensure that their children would be provided with the opportunities that they otherwise would not have been given in Vietnam. Continue reading→

Correa endorsed for Congress by the pioneer of CA drivers licenses for immigrants

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Gil Cedillo

Gil Cedillo

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For Immediate Release: September 14, 2015

Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348, Shallman Communications

LOU CORREA WINS COVETED BACKING OF GIL CEDILLO

Pioneer of CA Drivers Licenses for Immigrants, Former Senator & Current L.A. Councilman Gil Cedillo Endorses Correa for Congress

SANTA ANA, CA— Bolstering his campaign to represent California’s 46th Congressional District seat, today former State Senator Lou Correa received a sought-after endorsement from former State Senator and current Los Angeles City Councilman Gil Cedillo.

Widely acknowledged as a pioneer in the effort to establish state drivers licenses for California’s undocumented individuals, Councilman Gil Cedillo’s endorsement carries significant weight among Latinos throughout California, and is particularly meaningful in the 46th Congressional District given its large Latino population. Continue reading→

Congresswoman Linda Sanchez endorses Lou Correa for Congress

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Lou Correa

For Immediate Release: September 3, 2015

Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348, Shallman Communications

CONGRESSWOMAN LINDA SÁNCHEZ ENDORSES FORMER SENATOR LOU CORREA FOR CONGRESS

SANTA ANA, CA – In an early and significant development, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-37) has officially endorsed former State Senator Lou Correa to replace Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez in the 46th Congressional District.

“I have known and worked with Lou for more than 20 years. He has spent the majority of his life in Orange County and he has served almost three quarters of the 46th Congressional District since 1998 — as an Assemblyman, a Supervisor, and a State Senator. I have followed him over the years as he made decisions based on the best interests of those he represented,” said Congresswoman Linda Sánchez. Continue reading→

Will Loretta Sanchez have to fight to hang on to her U.S. House seat?

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U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez

U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez should be dropping out of her race for the U.S. Senate very soon.  And with good reason.  She currently holds a safe seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in the 46th Congressional District.  But now that she is damaged beyond belief, by the insensitive “war whoop” she uttered at this weekend’s Democratic Party Convention, is her safe seat suddenly not so safe?

Who might challenge Sanchez?

Well we know that there will be challengers on the right (although my sources say that Irvine Councilwoman Lynn Schott will not be one of them after all).  But does the GOP really have a shot at the 46th C.D.? Continue reading→

Correa and Schott to run for Sanchez’ seat in the 46th Congressional District

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Lou Correa announces his campaign for Congress

U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez announced today that she is going to run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Barbara Boxer.  It didn’t take long for O.C. politicians to start lining up to run for Sanchez’ seat in the 46th Congressional District.

Former State Senator Lou Correa, who lost to Andrew Do last year when they both ran for the O.C. Board of Supervisors, announced today that he is running to replace Sanchez in the U.S. House of Representatives.

“In response to the overwhelming encouragement of many of my friends and neighbors, many of whom I grew up with, I have decided to run for Congress,” Correa said. Continue reading→