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! 🎂

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!

🚨 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!

Shoutout to OC’s delegation to the CYD State Leadership Committee in Monterey, CA this weekend! 🍊💙 Young gets it done!

Happy Diwali 🪔 🪷 OCYD is proud to join the South Asian community—in Orange County and beyond—in the bright, vibrant and triumphant celebration of knowledge and light.

Young Dems from across California knocked on hundreds of doors in Orange County 🍊 this weekend to remind folks: you’re not out of time ⌛️ yet! Return your ballot & vote YES on Prop 50 by November 4th 🗳️🤝

We’re hitting the pavement in Garden Grove to urge Californians to vote YES on Prop 50 🗳️✅ Join OCYD, Team Thu Ha for GG Mayor & VADC on Sunday, October 26th @ 10AM for a Day of Action! RSVP for more details at OCYD.us/GGProp50

We strongly condemn the wildly inappropriate and horrific messages sent by Young Republicans, as reported by POLITICO. They must be held fully accountable for this divisive, hateful rhetoric.

Today, we celebrate #IndigenousPeoplesDay! We are proud to honor the resilience and contributions of Indigenous communities, not just today but every day. OCYD is committed to uplifting their voices, sharing their histories, and standing in solidarity. ✊

Join us in wishing our amazing Membership Director & CYD OC Regional Director, Ryan Pham, a happy birthday 🎈🎊 We are so thankful for his leadership, commitment, and the spirit he brings wherever he goes. Happy birthday, Ryan! 🎂

Join OCYD and CYD as we team up with OC Labor Federation for a Prop 50 Campaign Mobilization! 🚪 Let’s knock on doors and get out the vote — RSVP for details at OCYD.us/Prop50 ⬅️

This #LGBTQHistoryMonth, we honor the power of history to guide our fight for justice. From Stonewall to Obergefell, the LGBTQ+ community has turned struggle into strength and pain into progress.

Mail-in ballots for the Nov. 4 Special Election drop on October 6! Visit registertovote.ca.gov to register, check your registration, or update your information. It takes 5 minutes today to get ready—encourage your friends to do the same! 🍊🗳️

Always a blast checking out the wonderful community partners supporting our LGBTQ+ friends, families, and neighbors at this year's OC Pride Parade! 🏳️‍🌈🍊

OCYD showed up and showed out at this year’s OC Pride Parade! 🏳️‍🌈🎊 From organizing to standing in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ friends, families, and neighbors, young Dems are proving what true community looks like.

Shoutout to all who joined OCYD at our Staffer Social at Steelcraft in Garden Grove! Making it as young Dems means helping build the bench in every area of our politics and policy. Let’s keep building bridges and lifting all boats in the process!

Shana Tova!🍎🍯 OCYD wishes our Jewish friends and neighbors—and all those observing throughout the world—a sweet and joyful New Year filled with good health and strong community.

Young Dems (past, present & future) from across OC showed up strong at the @dpoc.bsky.social Truman Dinner last night! 🍊💙 We’re proud to highlight our growing membership as we organize and mobilize for the 2025 special elections, the 2026 midterms, and beyond. Let’s go!

Join us in wishing our incredible Finance Deputy, Zahra Saghir, a happy birthday 💸🎂 We are so thankful for her passion, energy, and the expertise she brings to the OCYD board. Orange County and young dems across our state are better off because of her leadership. Happy birthday, Zahra! 🎉

Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! The November 4th special election to approve Prop 50 is right around the corner — we must organize, register to vote, and inspire our friends and family to join us. Let’s make our voices heard! 🗳️💙

Walk with us at this year’s OC Pride parade 🏳️‍🌈👟 For more details, RSVP at OCYD.us/pride! We’ll be sharing call times, attire, and all other important information with our attendees. Can’t wait to see you there!

Happy #LatinoHeritageMonth! OCYD is proud to celebrate the rich culture, history, and contributions of our Latino communities. From art and music to activism and leadership, this month is a reminder of the impact and resilience of our Latino communities here in OC and beyond ❤️

OCYD stands with our community in mourning and remembrance as we honor the heroes and lives lost on September 11th. Together, we commemorate their memory and remain united in resilience. 🇺🇸 #NeverForget

Political violence is abhorrent and has no place in our country. If left unchecked, this kind of violence will spread like a disease. OCYD condemns all acts of political violence in the strongest terms. Let’s recommit to resolving our differences peacefully.

Summer isn’t over just yet 🕶️☀️ Join us for our OCYD Staffer Social! 🎟️ Tickets are just $20 and we highly encourage campaigns and offices to sponsor their junior staffers to attend. RSVP and learn more at OCYD.us/StafferSocial

The OCYD Board is proud to introduce our deputies for the 25-26 term!