Orange County Young Democrats, CA

Want to join our 2026 Executive Board? Applications are open NOW at OCYD.us/boardapps26✨ E-board elections will take place after the application closing period (February 15th) 📥

Questions? DM us or email info@ocyd.org ⬅️

OCYD had yet another packed house at yesterday’s January General Meeting! 🍊 From approving new bylaws to kick our organizing into full gear to learning best practices for safe, effective mobilizing and protesting, our members are energized and ready to get to work.

The tragedy that unfolded in Minnesota yesterday is yet another reminder that we can no longer stand idly by as a highly-militarized, unaccountable police force wreaks havoc through our communities. OCYD is calling on our Senate Democrats to fight back.

Join us in celebrating our incredible, inimitable Vice Chair Nini Wu’s birthday! 🎂We are beyond grateful for her leadership, talents and the energy she brings to her role. Happy Birthday, Nini! 🫶✨

We honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day—today and everyday— by strengthening our commitment to justice and equity through coalition-building.

Together, let’s organize, resist, and move forward, knowing that progress is inevitable when we fight for what is right.

Become an early sponsor of OCYD’s Annual Awards Gala 2026! ✨ Choose from 5 unique sponsorship levels, each with special perks/benefits, to show your support today! Visit OCYD.us/tickets to learn more 🎫

OCYD’s Annual Awards Gala 2026 is on Friday, March 13th, at 7 PM 🪩 Let’s celebrate a year of organizing and building community power as gear up for 2026!

✨ Grab your tickets/sponsor at OCYD.us/tickets

✨ Nominate for awards at OCYD.us/nominations

Kick off the new year organizing and building community at OCYD’s January General Meeting in Costa Mesa, CA! RSVP for the address at OCYD.us/January 🍊💙

Orange County Young Democrats strongly condemn ICE’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis. Pause to read our full statement.

Help send OCYD members to the CADEM 2026 State Convention in San Francisco 🌉 Chip in at OCYD.us/Convention26 and help us show up, be heard, and build power to help make OC (and beyond) brighter and bluer 🍊💙

OCYD wishes you all the best in 2026! 🎊

Join us in wishing our Finance Director, Kyle Stafford, a Happy Birthday! 🎉🥳 OCYD is beyond grateful for Kyle’s leadership, fundraising expertise, and commitment to making Orange County better (and bluer 💙). Happy Birthday, Kyle! 🎂

From record-breaking event turnout and membership growth to the strongest digital organizing presence in our history, OCYD is building the bench and gearing up for historic wins in 2026 and beyond. Let’s get to work. 💪

As the year winds down, we’re proud to share our OCYD Year in Review 🎬

OCYD wishes our Orange County Jewish community and beyond a Happy Hanukkah 🕎 During this special time, we’re grateful for moments filled with light, resilience, and meaningful time with loved ones.

Shoutout to everyone who joined OCYD for a night of celebration, caroling, karaoke, and more at STRUT OC for our 3rd Annual End-of-Year Bash! ❄️☃️ Stay tuned — 2026 has a whole lot of fun events and programming coming your way.

Join OCYD in wishing our Chief of Staff, Nolan, a very happy birthday! 🎈 OCYD is better because of the commitment, energy, and passion he brings to his work. Happy Birthday, Nolan! 🎂🎁

Orange County Young Democrats strongly condemn the Trump Administration’s refusal to recognize World AIDS Day. Pause to read our full statement 📝

OCYD wishes you a joyful and warm Thanksgiving surrounded by friends and family 🦃🍁 Now more than ever, let’s cherish our connections and strengthen our sense of community!

Join OCYD in celebrating another year of organizing, grassroots action, and winning 🏆 at our 3rd Annual End of the Year Bash at @strutorangecounty. RSVP at OCYD.us/EOYB25 for entry ⬅️📩

Thank you to all who attended our November General Meeting at the OC Labor Federation! We enjoyed meeting all of our new members & seeing so many familiar faces. We kicked ass with Prop 50 — now we need to win at every level in 2026. Onward!

We’ll see you next month 😉🎄

Happy birthday to our incredible Communications Director, @betonbui.bsky.social! 🎉🎁 We’re so grateful for the energy, vision, and dedication he brings to OCYD — and everything he’s already accomplished with us. Cheers to a terrific 20!

When: Today, 5:30pm
Where: San Clemente City Council Chambers

While only San Clemente residents are being asked to give public comment, others are welcome to show up, observe, and show their support for residents speaking out.

🚨 EMERGENCY MOBILIZATION: Tonight, the San Clemente city council is considering a contract to lease city land to DHS to build a coastal surveillance system for immigration enforcement.

We’re asking San Clemente residents to speak AGAINST Agenda Item 9B.

We thank Orange County’s 100,000+ veterans for their service to our nation and commitment to protecting the freedoms we cherish every day.

We also remember those who have given their lives in service to our nation and honor their sacrifice by working to uphold the values they fought to preserve 🇺🇸💙

Let’s talk Prop 50 & our plans for 2026! 🗣️ Join us for our November General Meeting on the 19th @ 7PM. RSVP for more details at OCYD.us/November ⬅️

Orange County just got stronger 🍊💪 +1 rep ready to fight tooth and nail for our families and against this heartless administration. Let’s give a warm welcome to OC’s newest Congressman @robertgarcia.bsky.social — and get ready for more wins.

Today, California delivered a resounding message to Donald Trump and the Republican Party: We will not back down. California and the Democratic Party will not stand idly by while the Republicans starve families, kidnap our neighbors, and instigate more wars.

Orange County Young Democrats urge the Trump Administration & Congressional Republicans to restore SNAP benefits to ensure that 42 million Americans are not pushed into hunger because of political brinkmanship.

Garden Grove is fighting back against Trump! 👊 Our coalition of volunteers & community leaders woke up early to knock on doors + get out the vote in Little Saigon. Let’s keep it pushing!