For Immediate Release                                                           Contact: Chris Roa

May 21, 2008                                                                          909-331-6216

Orange County Young Democrats Endorse Ed Chau for 42^nd Congressional District

Democratic Congressional Candidate Ed Chau Wins the Support of the Young Democrats Before the June Primary

 
SANTA ANA, CA – The Orange County Young Democrats have decided to endorse Ed Chau in his race for the Democratic nomination for the 42^nd Congressional District. 

Ed Chau is running to represent the 42^nd Congressional District.  The seat is currently held by Republican Congressman Gary Miller. 

Chau is an attorney in the City of Montebello.  Chau also serves on the Montebello Unified School District Board of Education, the third largest school board in Los Angeles County.  Chau has also served on the City of Montebello’s Budget Committee, Investment Committee, Traffic and Safety Commission, and the Civil Service Commission.  Chau also serves as a Judge Pro Tem for the Los Angeles Superior Court. 

The 42^nd Congressional District includes La Habra, Brea, Yorba Linda, and Mission Viejo. 

“Ed is an outstanding public servant and I congratulate him for garnering our endorsement,” said Jason Bensley, Chair of the Orange County Young Democrats.   “Election years like this don’t come along often and I believe that Ed Chau can make this a competitive seat for Democrats in November.”   

The Orange County Young Democrats are an active part of local Democratic politics and strive to encourage progressive political activism and participation among young people ages 14 to 35.     For more information please visit www.OCYD.net. 

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