Former Assemblywoman Ling Ling Chang who was defeated by Josh Newman for the 29th Senate District last November, is priming for another run at him, if the recall effort against him is successful.
Chang will be joining Senate Republican Leader Patricia Bates at the Los Angeles County Republican Party Executive Committee meeting on Saturday, June 17th at 9:30 am to discuss the political landscape of the 29th District. Continue reading
State Senator Elect Ling Ling Chang
It was going to be an uphill battle for Asm. Young Kim and sure enough when the votes were tallied she ended up losing in a close raise to her predecessor, Sharon Quirk-Silva, in the 65th Assembly District, by about 1,500 votes.
Quirk-Silva most likely benefited from a surge of Latino voters who presumably went to the polls to vote for Hillary Clinton. Continue reading
LING LING CHANG SUPPORTER CHALLENGE OF JOSH NEWMAN’S BALLOT DESIGNATION IS DENIED BY JUDGE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 30, 2016
Contact: Derek Humphrey, Cell: (951) 805-4167
Fullerton, CA – A supporter of Ling Ling Chang’s campaign for State Senate was unsuccessful in his attempt to prevent State Senate candidate Josh Newman from using the same ballot designation that he used in June’s Primary Election. In response to a complaint filed in Sacramento Superior Court, Judge Christopher Krueger validated the Secretary of State’s Office’s original and correct finding that Newman should be allowed to identify himself as a “Veterans’ Advocate” on the ballot in November. Continue reading
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CONTACT: Chris Wangsaporn, 909-627-7021
Assemblywoman Chang and Two-Time Gold Medalist Briana Scurry Fight for Equal Pay
Chang introduces resolution to highlight unequal pay between Women’s and Men’s National Soccer Teams
SACRAMENTO – As the 2016 Summer Olympics are set to begin, Assemblywoman Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) announced the introduction of House Resolution 58, which calls on the US Soccer Federation to end wage disparities between its women and men players. The United States Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) — the most successful women’s soccer team in the world — continue to receive unfair compensation despite increased revenue generation and historic victories. Leading members of the women’s team have filed a lawsuit against the US Federation and embarked on a campaign to raise awareness for “equal play for equal pay.”
“For the US women’s team, equal play does not mean equal pay,” said Assemblywoman Chang “What kind of message does that send to aspiring, young female soccer players?” Continue reading
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Assemblywoman Chang Cracks Down on Fake Celebrity Autographs
Introduces Bill to Protect Consumers from Forged Signatures
SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) today announced the introduction of legislation to protect consumers who are the victims of forged autographs. In some memorabilia markets, forged signatures make up over half of the supply – making it all too easy for consumers to be defrauded. Assembly Bill 1570 will put safeguards in place as well as provide civil recourse for buyers of autographs.
“The amount of fake autographs on the market is astonishing,” said Assemblywoman Chang. “It’s really sad when you see people, especially children, become the victims of forgeries. The illegal practice is really out of control.” Continue reading
Josh Newman
It looks like local Democrats in the 55th Assembly District are not happy with the party leaders who recruited a carpetbagger, former Irvine Councilman Sukhee Kang, to run for Bob Huff’s seat in the 29th State Senate District.
A Democrat in Fullerton named Josh Newman is considering running against Kang for Huff’s seat. Josh Newman, is an Army veteran and he is the founder and executive director of ArmedForce2WorkForce.org, a non-profit that helps vets find work. He is also the vice president of the Democrats of North Orange County and is active with the state Democratic party, according to the O.C. Register.
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