Nancy Sandoval (Nancy's Picks, Orange County) 2026 voter guide

Republican Wagner, is current R-OC Supervisor, former Mayor of Irvine, and former CA Assemblyman. Wagner is a solid conservative, though some were disappointed he did not take more of a lead for Vote/Election integrity in OC, as a Supervisor. However, in this position of SOS, he will have a REAL opportunity to solidify “ELECTION INTEGRITY” in CA. Republicans desperately need to flip this seat RED, to better oversee elections, and overcome the incompetence and partisan slant of DEM Shirley Weber. WAGNER’S Endorsements are: CA Republican Party, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (protects Prop 13), and REFORM CA, and more. OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for incumbent, who needs to be “RETIRED”. 77 YR OLD”, SHIRLEY WEBER, who OPPOSES providing ID. She has also been criticized for how ballot initiatives are “TITLED”, misleading Voters.. Weber is extremely an liberal Democrat, endorsed by lots of liberal groups/individuals, including Abortion Provider, Planned Parenthood.

Hawks is a retired business executive who believes the Treasurer's job is simple: “Take care of the people's money like it's your own”. Adding, “California’s fiscal challenges did not happen overnight. They are the result of years of decisions made without sufficient scrutiny or long-term discipline. . . . I believe the Treasurer has a responsibility to ask hard questions, follow the money, and provide clear answers to the public when something doesn’t add up.” ENDORSEMENTS: CA Republican Party, CA Republic Assembly, REFORM CA, American Independent Party, Assemblyman Carl DeMaio, and many more.

Not good option here. Only 2 D’s advanced. But ALLEN, reportedly is better than far-left opponent, JANE KIM.

Businesswoman Martinez is a Republican, running an uphill campaign to unseat DEM, 2-Term Incumbent, Bob Archuleta.

An incumbent that is doing as good, and deserves to be re-elected, even though “R’s” are currently the minority party in CA, with a DEM super-majority Trifecta in all 3 CA branches. Endorsed by OC Republican Party, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assoc, Reform CA, and every other respectable conservative endorser too many to list.

Conservative. Endorsed by Republican Party of OC (OCGOP), REFORM CA, the OC Congress of Republicans, and the conservative CA Republican Assembly (CRA), & lots more.

PAULO MORALES, is a newly registered Republican. A Democrat his whole life, but felt “the party left me”. He is a former Cypress Mayor and retired Cypress Police officer. According to a conservative voter/advisor from Cypress, Morales consistently voted w/other conservatives on Cypress City Council. I appreciate the courage it took to leave the DEM party, recognizing how LEFT it has become.

Incumbent TRI TA won this seat in Nov 2022, after having served as mayor of Westminster. An immigrant from Vietnam, he is endorsed by the OC Republican Party, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assoc, and many others Republican office holders. OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for liberal Democrat, PAULA SWIFT. She is endorsed by lots of liberal groups/individuals, including abortion provider, Planned Parenthood.

A solid Conservative Republican incumbent, who has done a good job in our DEM-Led TRIFECTA CA Government and deserves to be re-elected. She is endorsed by OC GOP (Republican Party), conservative CA Republican Assembly, Carl De Maio’s REFORM CALIFORNIA, Conservative Craig Huey’s Election Forum, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assoc,, and lots of Conservative Republican Elected Officials.

Conservative incumbent, LAURIE DAVIES has done a good job, with conservative vote record, and deserves to be re-elected. Endorsed by the OC GOP, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assoc, and many conservative Republican groups. OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for liberal Democrat, SERGIO FARIAS. He is endorsed by lots of liberal groups/individuals, including abortion provider, Planned Parenthood.

Casas is retired U.S. Army Colonel. He is SPOT-ON re: the issues that concern Conservatives (as highlighted on “Criteria” page). He believes allowing illegals a “pathway to citizenship”, is NOT right. Like all immigrants, they need to apply. GOALS: He says, need to “work to SECURE OUR SOUTHERN BORDER, . . . IMMIGRATION REFORMS that prioritize National Security. . . .In sports, I advocate for fairness by ensuring that BIOLOGICAL MALES ONLY COMPETE against counterparts, . . . . and will address inflation promptly. To stimulate economic growth, I propose TAX CUTS, reduction of bureaucratic RED TAPE and EXCESSIVE REGULATIONS on small businesses, allowing the FREE MARKET to recalibrate itself. “ CASAS’s OPPONENT, Dem HILDA SOLIS, is a life-long LIBERAL DEM politician, who is infected w/incurable “Trump Derangement Syndrome” (TDS), hates ICE, is a pro-abort, who served as OBAMA’S Sec of Labor, and is supported by a ton of liberal and controlling unions, and endorsed by DEMOCRAT Party.

Businessman that wants to help “drain the swamp”. Endorsed by Republican Party of OC (OCGOP), REFORM CA, and others. NOTE: Please DO NOT VOTE for “Left-Liberal, LINDA SANCHEZ, who moved from Dist 38 to run here. SANCHEZ aligns herself with the DSA (Democratic Socialist of America) in her votes. Example: She was AMONG 53 DEMOCRATS who VOTED “AGAINST” DECLARING IRAN the “WORLD’S LARGEST STATE SPONSOR of TERROR” on Mar 5, 2026.

Conservative “R” running against a very liberal incumbent. Endorsed by CA Republican Assembly, REFORM CA, OC Congress of Republicans, and others. OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for very liberal Democrat, ROBT GARCIA, who is endorsed by liberal groups/individuals, including abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, Democrat Party, and is 1st openly Gay Immigrant in Congress.

VO is an EXCELLENT candidate, a solid Conservative who has the best chance to FLIP this seat. Endorsed by Republican Party of OC (OCGOP), REFORM CA, and many others. Former Mayor of Cerritos, retired 28 yr law-enforcement officer. VO is a legal immigrant from Viet Nam. VO does not believe “illegals” living here now, should be granted a “pathway to citizenship”. Go back, and apply legally. He supports the Pres Trump’s agenda, and stands for virtually all the values I list in my criteria. OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for very liberal Democrat, DEREK TRAN. He is endorsed by a myriad of liberal groups/individuals, including abortion provider, Planned Parenthood.

Le Roux is a business owner, w/ a BA in Economics, and an MBA from Columbia Business School. She is also the Executive Director of CAL DOGE, a group that works to root out waste, fraud, launched in early 2026 by Gov Candidate, HILTON. Le Roux is a staunch conservative and politically polar opposite of her 2nd cousin, progressive DEM Governor ABIGAIL SPANBERGER of Virginia. Endorsed by Republican Party of OC (OCGOP), REFORM CA, the OC Congress of Republicans, and CA Hispanic Republican Club and many others, including my favorite pastor, PASTOR JACK HIBBS of Calvary Chapel, Chino Hills. OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for very liberal Democrat, first-term DAVE MIN, who rec’d a DUI conviction in 2023, but somehow still pulled off a win in ‘24. As part of his sentence, he was put on probation for 3 yrs, so still likely on probation. THIS SEAT IS FLIPPABLE!

She is the far-better option, per www.Robyn Nordell.com.

No good choices here. Better of 2 “D’s” running, as is known as more “moderate Dem”, as compared to far left incumbent opponent, UCI Professor, KATHLEEN TRESEDER.

Solid Conservative R. Previously served as La Habra Mayor and on City Council. Also served on OC Board of Education. He’s married, with 6 boys! Endorsed by OC Republican Party, REFORM CA, and CA Republican Assembly. OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for CONNOR TRAUT. He’s a VERY LIBERAL Democrat, endorsed by DEM Party of OC, lots of liberal unions, groups/individuals, including evil abortion provider, Planned Parenthood. AND, TRAUT is lying when campaigning on history of “LOWERING TAXES” in Buena Park. In fact, it’s the opposite! In 2024, TRAUT enthusiastically voted for 1% Sales Tax INCREASE on Buena Pk ballot.

While this is considered a “Non-Partisan” office, Republican DIANE DIXON is the ONE NEEDED to “flip” this seat. She is currently a CA Assemblywoman (District 72), a former Newport Beach mayor and city councilmember, and a longtime business executive. She is endorsed by Republican Party of OC (OC GOP), conservative CA Republican Assembly, and everyone Conservative and Republican. OPPONENT: Please DO NOT VOTE for extremely liberal Democrat, KATRINA FOLEY. She is endorsed by all liberal group/individuals, including abortion provider, Planned Parenthood.

Best of options. And better than far-left opponent, JUAN ALVAREZ.

LOPEZ tilts better than far-left, DEM-endorsed, ALVA ALVAREZ.

By far the better of candidates. Please DO NOT VOTE for far-left, DEM-endorsed, ANNEMARIE RANDLE-TREJO.

Slight nod to Republican VUONG. Attorney & CPA

Business owner, who is endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party). Please DO NOT VOTE for DEM-Endorsed, CHLOE SERRANO, or other Democrat, PAUL GONZALES.

Educator/Registered Nurse, endorsed by Orange Co Republican Party. Please DON’T VOTE for 3 Dem OPPONENTS: JESUS SILVA, PAULETTE CHAFFEE, or JEFFREY P. BROWN.

Not good choices. Better than Steve Rocco.

Incumbent “R”. Please DO NOT VOTE for DEM Party endorsed, BEATRIZ MENDOZA.

Supports Parental Rights. Is family values candidate.

Supports Parental Rights, Fairness in Girls’ Sports. Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party), Tustin Mayor, Austin Lumbard, all 5 Conservatives on OC Bd of Ed, OC Lincoln Club & many others elected conservatives.

A Conservative Democrat. “An excellent choice”, per www.Robyn Nordell.com. Please DO NOT VOTE for opponents, Ashleigh Aitken or Imran Sharief.

Christian conservative and best in this 4 person race, per conservative, www.RobynNordell.com.

Has right values, per Robyn Nordell. Retired Deputy Sheriff that prev served 2 terms on Magnolia board. Please DO NOT VOTE for liberal, Annie Warne.

30 yr State Prosecutor, Attorney, Law professor. Endorsed by OC GOP (Orange Co Republican Party). DO NOT VOTE for DEM-Endorsed, BARBARA DUNSHEATH.

terrible idea!

Don’t do it SA Voters! Santa Ana has the highest SALES TAX in Orange Co (ties w/3 other cities) at 9.25%. A “Yes” vote keeps the 1.5% City Sales tax in place INDEFINITELY. A “No” vote allows the tax to be REDUCED to 1% in 2029 and eventually expire in 2039. MEAS N does not increase the current rate, but it makes the existing HIGH “temp” tax. . . . permanent!

A BIG FAT NO, for lots of reasons: 1) MAIN REASON: PROP 1 is a “BOND”. That means, CA will BORROW (here, $11.25 BILLION) to fund this effort. CA is already “swimming in debt”, currently over $124 BILLION. CA cannot afford MORE debt, and cannot afford the interest on current debt. A bond is the most EXPENSIVE way to obtain funds DUE TO PAYING INTEREST. Just like you and me, CA “needs to live within our means”, and NOT BORROW. Our children, grands should NOT have to payoff this loan in 30 yrs for twice the amt borrowed. “NO” ON THIS BOND, and ALL BONDS. 2) DECEPTIVE PROP TITLING, throwing in “veterans” in title, to “soften hearts”, when in fact, VETERANS get only a small fraction. 3) PROP 1 won’t help w/ affordable housing. In fact, may increase prices bc developers (who will get rich w/this bond) would be required to use higher-priced union workers (85% of construction workers are non-union) making construction even MORE expensive. AND, nothing is in PROP 1 to stop “Red Tape” or regulations (which IS needed and WOULD help!).

Prop 2 “CLAIMS” to create a bigger “Rainy Day” fund in CA budget. But, in reality, it creates a “new slush fund” for politicians to spend . Prop 2 would “gut” the current voter-imposed “spending limit” on CA politicians. And, worse, it would virtually eliminates the requirement that taxpayers receive tax rebates, if revenues exceed the spending limit. NO on PROP 2.

PROP 4 Repeals a previous BAN on Public Financing of Political Campaigns. Voters wisely decided years ago that tax dollars should NEVER be used to fund the campaigns of politicians. But with Prop 4, politicians are refusing to take “NO” for an answer. They tried to sneak this through the legislature in 2016. The courts threw it out, and ruled that voters must decide. 10 years later they’re back, asking to spend YOUR TAX DOLLARS (AGAIN!) on political campaigns. Tell them (AGAIN!) the same thing the courts did: “NO!”

Under Prop 5, if the voters recall the Governor, you don’t get to choose the replacement — the office is automatically handed to the political machine’s second-in-command. The decision will be entirely out of the voters’ control.

PROP 39 would require a government-issued ID for in-person voting. Or the last four digits of a government-issued ID number for mail-in voting. PLUS, would require election officials to maintain accurate voter registration lists, and use “BEST EFFORTS” to verify citizenship with government data. PURPOSE: To ensure that only eligible voters participate in elections. A COMMON SENSE initiative that is LONG OVERDUE ! BTW, CA DEMOCRAT PARTY is OPPOSING.

Prop 40 is deceptive, and first-in-the-nation “Wealth Tax”, being sold as the "Billionaire's Tax"! But BILLIONARES are just the initial “BAIT”! In reality, it is an "Everybody Tax!" PROP 40 is a “permanent” Constitutional Amendment that contains wording that can be EXPANDED to extend to EVERYONE, “without another public vote!” The “ONE-TIME TAX” collection WILL expire, but the SPENDING WON’T! When it runs out , it will need to be EXPANDED. No limits here. This 1-time tax will do little to help CA. And will drive out CA’s wealthy, which CA needs for revenue. A study by Stanford University economists found the tax will cost CA $25 billion, as the tax drives companies and wealthy residents out-of-state. Exodus has already started. VOTE “NO” on Prop 40.

PROP 41: Makes it harder for CA Politicians to RAISE YOUR TAXES, requiring audits to prevent waste, fraud and abuse and diversion.

Prop 42 would prohibit politicians from taxing the value of your ASSETS (like savings, checking, 401k, stocks, and current home equity in your home).

Under current law, local taxes that are used for a specific purpose (ie, “Special Taxes”) require a 2/3 vote to be approved. However, recent COURT DECISIONS have allowed tax increase that are “proposed by voters” to be approved with a majority vote. This closes that “loophole” and restores the 2/3 requirement, established w/Prop 13 , making it harder to raise your taxes. Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Assoc supports a “YES” on Prop 43.

Federal Community Health Clinics serve underserved, lower income, often rural communities, and ARE NEEDED! With PROP 44, it would require 90% of revenue from clinics to go to health services (now 80%). Sounds good “on paper” but could result in closures, or prohibit needed services. PROP is “bankrolled” by healthcare unions, namely SEIU United Healthcare Workers West, who desire more members to join, and contribute to their union trust fund. VOTE NO!

CA needs more affordable housing! But CA building projects are so expensive bc of the excessive delays for approvals. PROP 45 will greatly reduce “red tape” and create a faster project construction track, by relieving some of the “excessive” CEQA (environmental) delays. PROP also sets deadlines to “greenlight” building projects faster. Needed, and so overdue!