Advocate. Former Candidate for Congress in
#CA47
. Founder/former President of
@wave4all
, wife, and mother of 3. Lover of pizza, popcorn, and prosciutto.
Whether it’s surfing, leading a nonprofit to secure our future, or representing seniors and students with disabilities in pro bono legal work, I’m never afraid of a challenge. I'll take that mindset to Congress to fight for reproductive rights, our democracy, and OC families.
I just got off the phone with Dave Min. I offered him my best wishes and pledged to do all I can to keep
#CA47
blue.
The fight for reproductive freedom, protecting our coast, and building an economy that works for everyone continues.
Amazed and inspired by the many Orange County community members that came together in Huntington Beach today to stand for inclusion, equality, and love. The fight is not over, but when we all stand together love will win.
#huntingtonbeachpride
Republicans have elected a proud anti-choice extremist who supports a national ban on abortions for ALL reasons. We cannot trust the GOP to protect our democracy or rights.
For women in America, taking back the House in 2024 has now become a life-or-death situation.
I’m disappointed with today’s 3-2 OC Supervisor decision to ban the Pride flag on county buildings. As
@SupervisorFoley
mentioned, suicide prevention can be as simple as a rainbow flag flying on a county building letting a person struggling know they are loved and accepted here.
I have officially filed to be on the ballot in
#CA47
! Yesterday, I proudly submitted the necessary paperwork to appear on the March ballot.
I am incredibly grateful to our supporters who have encouraged & lifted us. Here we go... let's lace up our sneakers to keep
#CA47
blue!
This minivan is officially employed!
Days after I posted about my struggle with staying home for 18 years and figuring out how to get back into the workforce as a 43 year old woman, I was contacted by
@joannajweiss
and was offered a job with her congressional campaign. /1
Congressional District 47
#CA47
needs a fresh new leader who is focused on the big challenges we face as a country and here in Orange County. Today, I'm proud to announce my candidacy for Congress. Join me at
When I attended Capo Valley High School, I had a civics teacher who changed my life. He taught me about injustices & the fight for equality across the world. As a community, we must work together to ensure our LGBTQ+ & other marginalized youth feel safe, protected, & included.
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The Huntington Beach charter amendments may limit democratic participation in local elections by unnecessarily requiring voter ID. Another charter amendment will further harm our LGBTQ community.
I proudly stand with residents fighting back against this partisanship extremism.
Joanna Weiss, a Democrat who is running for Congress in District 47, speaks during public comments against the 3 proposed charter amendments that will be on the primary ballot in Huntington Beach in March.
Weiss was at the Protect Huntington Beach press conference last week.
I wholeheartedly condemn the act of hate residents of Irvine were forced to endure this morning while driving on the freeway, dropping their kids off at school, and even in their own neighborhoods as a masked person took to their streets waving a nazi flag.
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Thank you to my amazing supporters who joined me last night to celebrate our hard work. We will continue to monitor returns because every vote matters. Together, we must beat Scott Baugh in Nov and ensure we have a Democratic majority that protects OC & our reproductive freedom.
I fell in love with the beauty of our ocean as a child bodysurfing in Newport Beach.
As a surfer and Orange County native, fighting to protect our
#CA47
community from climate change and its potentially catastrophic consequences will be a top priority for me in Congress.
BREAKING: A brand-new poll confirms I am the strongest candidate to defeat far-right Republican Scott Baugh in
#CA47
.
Join us in our movement to protect this seat:
Day 3: Finished canvassing another 50+ houses before heading back home to Orange County, CA. We knocked just under 300 doors in our 3 days here. Incredibly proud of my 16 year old. Many thanks to our new friend Colby at
@GeorgiaDemocrat
-- he runs a great field program!
I decided to run for Congress because I want to ensure my daughters do not have fewer rights than their grandmothers. Incredibly special moment being able to vote today as a family, especially with my 18 year old first time voter.
Kevin McCarthy, Lauren Boebert, Matt Gaetz & their allies have said getting Scott Baugh to Congress is their top priority. They know he’ll be a vote for their radical agenda to take our reproductive rights away.
I've laced up my sneakers & I’m doing the work to keep
#CA47
blue.
I am incredibly humbled to receive Congresswoman
@ZoeLofgren
’s endorsement, Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation & senior Member of the House Judiciary Committee. As a long admirer of Lofgren’s work, I would be honored to serve alongside her in Congress.
Happy Election Day!
All vote centers are open from 7AM-8PM (if you are in line at 8PM, stay in line). Or like Supervisor Katrina Foley, you can cast your ballot using an official ballot box until 8PM.
Vote Joanna Weiss for
#CA47
& together we will protect reproductive rights.
Great to stop by Balboa Island to chat with voters. No trip would be complete without stopping by Sugar N Spice. There are always votes at the Banana Stand!
Guns are the leading cause of death for US kids. As a mom of 3, I'm appalled by mass shootings & active shooter drills. I'm running to keep our families safe from gun violence. Scott Baugh's A rating from NRA threatens our safety. We must keep
#CA47
blue to pass gun safety laws.
I am proud to earn the endorsement of my friend and our former Congressman
@HarleyRouda
. Thank you for your service to our community and your support!
HB City Council's vote to create a citizens review board for public libraries is at best, incredibly offensive to professional librarians, & at worst, a giant step toward book-banning. This is another fake culture war created by the GOP to distract from their governing failures.
The Huntington Beach City Council votes 4-3 to establish a policy for the review and recataloging of children’s library materials containing sexual content. Will include a community board of up to 21 members, which has the power to reject books from HB
public library shelves.
I'm honored to have the support of these two OC leaders:
@VoteCottie
and
@KatrinaFoley
. Our campaign is rapidly picking up momentum, and I'm excited to show this community that they can count on me to win this race and be their voice in DC.
Although Huntington Beach has a long and painful history of racial tensions, I had hoped the City would nurture its core values of integrity, respect & inclusivity. Like many, I am concerned with the newly appointed Mayor. Hate has no place in HB.
Unlike Arrested Development, there’s not always money in the banana stand.
My campaign to hold
#CA47
and win back the House is quickly approaching a critical fundraising deadline on Friday, June 30th.
Can you chip in today and support our grassroots momentum?
As residents of Huntington Beach work tirelessly to protect their city from the damage being done by anti-democratic policies & irresponsible fiscal decisions by their city’s far-right extremist majority, it is important to remember who helped get them into power.
Scott Baugh
Rep
@ericswalwell
has shown such leadership in the House, esp on gun safety reform and democracy issues. I'm so grateful for his support in this race, and I cannot wait to get to work alongside him to help working families, protect our democracy, and address the climate crisis.
Dianne Feinstein was a courageous trailblazer for women who shattered glass ceilings in a male-dominated world as the longest-serving woman to serve in the Senate. An amazing advocate for women, LGBTQ+, and gun safety, her legacy will live on for generations.
We need to vote out gun lobbyist puppets and vote in representatives who will fight for gun safety legislation.
In Congress, I am committed to working closely with leaders like
@GabbyGiffords
to break the NRA’s stranglehold on our government and ensure our communities stay safe.
With the smallest House majority in history, we have a huge opportunity to flip the House in 2024. There is no path in taking back the House for Dems that does not include keeping
#CA47
blue.
I am the only candidate who can defeat Scott Baugh in November.
The Orange County Register editorial board says "Dave Min will say and do anything to get elected... [Min] is a politician [who] is desperate to be one and stay one"
Orange County deserves better. That's why I'm running for Congress.
With today's resignation announcement from Rep. Chris Stewart (R), the Republican House majority is rapidly vanishing to only a 4-seat difference. In 2024, we must flip additional seats to take back the House, and we must ensure
#CA47
remains blue.
I know the critical importance of
@emilyslist
mission to elect Democratic pro-choice women, all across the country.
We must win
#CA47
to flip the House in 2024 - our rights and freedoms depend on it. Our campaign continues to build momentum, and we're just getting started.
We are excited to endorse
@joannajweiss
for election to the U.S. House. We know that Weiss has the experience and fortitude necessary to fight back and be a pro-choice champion for California’s 47th Congressional District.
I'm proud to announce that
@MikeJohnson
has officially endorsed my campaign for Congress! Orange County deserves a leader who will fight to lower prices, secure the border, and defend the American Dream. Read the full statement here =>
As a mom, I've taught my kids that trust matters.
Building a grassroots org to elect pro-choice candidates, I saw what happens when we have leaders we can trust and those we can't.
I hear it every day from voters.
In Congress, I'll always lead with trust. It matters.
Voters deserve to know — if given the opportunity, would Scott Baugh have aligned with Michelle Steel & Young Kim and voted for Jim Jordan, an anti-abortion extremist, election denier, and the leader of a committee committed to destroying Social Security and Medicare, as Speaker?
This Thanksgiving weekend, I was grateful to spend time with Jason & my dad surfing. My love for the ocean is one of the reasons I am passionate about addressing climate change & the health of our oceans. We must preserve
#CA47
beaches & our environment for future generations.
"Yeah, I heard Scott Baugh wants to ban abortions nationwide without exceptions and the only person who can beat him is Joanna Weiss.”
Join us at our office opening Saturday to learn about what you can do to protect abortion access.
With only 3 days left until the end of our primary election, I laced up my sneakers and knocked on doors today to talk with Huntington Beach voters. With reproductive rights on the ballot, we must ensure that everyone is voting on or before March 5th.
Thank you to everyone who came to tonight's
#CA47
forum. The choice is clear. I am the only candidate who can beat Scott Baugh, fight for reproductive rights, ban assault weapons, protect our economy, and make OC the Clean Energy Capital of the world.
We must win this seat.
Our momentum continues to grow!
Thanks to grassroots support, I am excited to announce we raised over $400,000 for Q2.
90% of our support has come from California residents. And not a dime from corporate PACs.
I am lacing up my sneakers and doing the work to keep
#CA47
blue.
As a former young activist and a mom to 3 young adults, I could not be more proud to have the resounding endorsement of the
@OCYD
. As the next
#CA47
Congresswoman, I will work tirelessly to build a more promising future for you & all of us.
In our own community, we’ve had residents become victims of hate crimes for simply displaying Pride flags. These local acts of hate have been fueled by city leadership who has looked to destroy our progress by villainizing the Pride flag & removing it from their flag poles.
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I am a mom, but I am also a lawyer who has protected seniors, students with special needs, & domestic abuse survivors. I am a community organizer who has registered voters & fought for gun safety.
In Congress. I will continue the work I have been doing in OC my whole life.
The reason I decided to run for Congress was because of the assault on our reproductive rights by Republicans. OUR reproductive rights.
This fight is personal to me and I will not stop until every woman in America, regardless of zip code, has safe & legal access to abortions.
Great to be with
@wave4all
tonight for their monthly general meeting, addressing the importance of supporting and electing women up and down the ballot in Orange County and across California.
Protecting abortion access is on our March 5th ballot. If my opponent is elected to Congress, ALL women will be at risk of a national abortion ban and could lose access to contraception. I am the only
#CA47
candidate who has consistently said protecting choice is their
#1
issue.
Thankful to everyone who joined me tonight for a campaign literature drop the night before Election Day. Team Joanna has been going nonstop for months, and even at the last hours we are not slowing down.
Don’t forget to vote- vote centers open at 7AM tomorrow morning.
As
@Redistrict
told the LA Times, “If Dems can’t keep this seat [CA47], they have no hope of winning House majority.”
I am the only candidate who can beat Scott Baugh. And with a House majority we will protect a woman's right to choose & build a better economy for OC families.
Like his friend, Congresswoman Michelle Steel, my opponent
@ScottBaughCA47
opposes the right to choose. We must protect
#CA47
from anti-choice extremist who would, similar to
@RepSteel
, support bills restricting our bodily autonomy.
New: Michelle Steel, a Republican Congresswoman from California, is sponsoring a bill to ban all abortions nationwide and ban IVF nationwide— even though she had her kid through IVF.
My husband and I graduated law school with crushing debt and we started our new careers and our family while drowning in student loans.
With the cost of education increasing, student loan debt has become a crisis. Our students need relief, and I’m ready to fight for them.
Thank you to all who participated in our Reproductive Rights Tele-Town Hall with Assemblywoman
@VoteCottie
. We must keep
#CA47
blue to enact federal protections for reproductive rights. Choice is not a "women's issue". It's an economic, environmental, and equity imperative.
Every Christmas Eve my husband and I head to the grocery store at 6am to beat the crowds in preparation for our annual Christmas dinner.
Sending my appreciation to all those working today making it possible for families, like mine, to squeeze in these last minute errands.
Thank you Congresswoman
@LindaTSanchez
& our amazing
#TeamJoanna
supporters who attended our Huntington Beach canvassing event. With every direct connection we make with voters, we increase our chances of keeping
#CA47
blue.
We have daily volunteer opportunities, come join us!
In the most milquetoast way possible,
@ocregister
highlights
@RepSteel
and
@RepYoungKim
's extremist votes against marriage equality. Important: they voted against the bill even though it provides ample carve outs for religious groups/non state actors.
Like millions of women, I have struggled with fertility. That is why this latest decision in Alabama feels very personal. In Congress, I will fight to protect all women in every state, because I know firsthand the importance of being in control of our own healthcare decisions.
Reproductive rights are on the March 5th ballot and my opponent, Scott Baugh, is endorsed by MAGA Republicans who want an abortion ban and to restrict contraceptive & fertility treatment. If we do not elect the most viable Democrat in
#CA47
, we lose our chance to flip the House.
Our elections are overrun with dark money because of the Citizens United ruling, which allowed politicians to be purchased by the same corporations we elect them to regulate.
I am the ONLY
#CA47
candidate who has never taken a dime of corporate pac money. Never have. Never will.
My GOP opponent
@ScottBaughCA47
would end Social Security & Medicare as we know it, stripping hardworking Americans from their earned benefits. When in Congress, I will fight to strengthen the programs & to protect those who have paid into them their entire working lives.
#CA47
Five years ago this week, I proudly helped organize a rally against the Trump administration’s inhumane family-separation policy. Over 3,000 people peacefully marched with me to the James A. Musick detention center in Irvine to send a clear message that families belong together.
The Republicans are in crisis, leaving the American people as collateral damage as they hold our country hostage with an unprecedented level of dysfunction. We must elect leadership who prioritizes people over politics and maintains focus on improving the lives for Americans.
In a grocery store parking lot, while meeting with constituents, Congresswoman Gabby Giffords was shot & six others killed.
On the anniversary of the Tucson tragedy, I pledge to continue to support Giffords & others who are working to end the gun violence epidemic in America.
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I am honored to receive Congresswoman
@SaraJacobsCA
‘s endorsement. Sara is an incredible champion who fights for families and protecting reproductive rights. I look forward to working with her in Congress to develop real solutions for the many challenges facing our country.
I've also struggled with infertility -- that's why the fight to protect reproductive choice and freedom is so personal to me.
The millions who struggle to conceive do not deserve Republicans inserting themselves into people's families and personal decisions.
My parents went through 6 tortuous IVF cycles to have me & my twin brother. Republican attacks on this reproductive right are deeply personal.
Wrote a piece for
@TeenVogue
about how I plan to vote for
@JoeBiden
and Democrats to protect IVF.
Disappointed we reached a point where someone w/ 13 indictments
#GeorgeSantos
can serve in the greatest leg body in the world. We need leaders who will clean up the mess, not add to it. My opponent was indicted w/ 4 felonies & 18 misdemeanors.
#ScottBaugh
#CA47
Heartfelt congrats to
@emilyslist
Pres
@LaphonzaB
on her anticipated Senate appointment! Her decades of organizing, advocating, & leading illustrate her unwavering dedication to elevating the voices of women & marginalized groups. I look forward to her service to our great state.
Thank you to everyone who came to my meet and greet in Huntington Beach today. It was great to hear your concerns about protecting a woman's right to choose, protecting our coast and ensuring Democrats win the 47th!
Proud to be endorsed by
@emilyslist
. A woman’s voice is incredibly powerful, and together our voices will not only inspire others, but create true change. Like Jennifer Newsom said, when women support other women “we can continue to build a more equitable, inclusive society.”
Proud to support reproductive freedom and the importance of electing women up and down the ballot with
@emilyslist
.
Women and moms are the backbone of families and society. It is integral we elect women into public office so we can continue to build a more equitable, inclusive
The momentum continues! Incredibly proud to win the
@LagunaBeachDems
endorsement poll. This vibrant club has a proven record of supporting candidates who will protect our environment and stand proudly with the LGBTQ+ community.
On the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v Wade, I've been reflecting on the state of the reproductive rights movement and how imperative it is to secure
#CA47
from extreme ideologues, like Scott Baugh, who wants to strip away all reproductive rights.
I've long admired
@EleniForCA
‘s leadership & courage. I look forward to fighting alongside her for reproductive freedom for Californians, climate action, & our democratic institutions. So much is on the line, and I'm grateful Lt Gov Kounalakis is supporting me in this campaign.
51 years ago the Supreme Court correctly decided Roe v Wade. Now, we are left to mourn the new reality that our daughters have fewer rights than their grandmothers.
In Congress, my
#1
fight is reproductive rights and ensuring women have safe legal access to abortions.
With a steady increase of hate crimes increasing in Orange County, it is time for the community to come together and stand against cowardly acts of hate.
Hate has no place in Orange County.
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The biggest difference between myself and my
#CA47
opponents is trust. Voters want a candidate who shares their same values & ethics, not career politicians who break promises. In Congress, I will work to restore the public’s trust in our government by leading with integrity.
Democrat
@joannajweiss
is running to replace
@katieporteroc
in the U.S. House.
The OC native was inspired to pursue politics to "stand up to Trump's extremism."
She's locked in a tight race with Sen.
@DaveMinCA
who was arrested for DUI last year.
"Could be disqualifying..."
Throughout America MAGA Republicans are passing abortion bans and forcing women, including domestic violence survivors, to continue pregnancies while simultaneously making it easier for their abusers to get guns.
We need more women in Congress to protect our rights.
Women’s rights are human rights, that is why I will not stop my fight until we codify
#RoevsWade
and pass legislation that will protect our future generations from the inhumane decisions of MAGA extremists in Washington.
While our blue state of California has protected abortion access, it is time to now protect the rights of women in Alabama, Texas, & Tennessee. We cannot leave them behind.
In Congress, my
#1
priority is to protect women & their reproductive rights, regardless of their zip code.
One year ago today, I officially launched my campaign to keep
#CA47
blue! We've come a long way, proudly building an amazing grassroots campaign.
THANK YOU to the thousands of supporters who have laced up their sneakers & joined by volunteering or donating! Together we will win.
Tomorrow is Election Day! Voting Centers are open until 8pm today & Tues from 7am-8pm.
I am proud to be running to serve the community that raised me.
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For those counting, we've knocked 74 doors and have 75 left. Little lunch break right now at the cutest pizza place ever before we head back out. It was pouring rain for the first couple of hours. We are hoping for better weather the rest of the afternoon!
I have been a lawyer for 27 years, with a documented history of fighting for our most vulnerable Orange County community members. When local seniors were being evicted from their homes, I fought for them. When domestic abuse survivors needed protection, I fought for them.
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Another successful
#TeamJoanna
weekend spent knocking on doors with amazing volunteers who are dedicated to keeping
#CA47
blue and protecting our House from two more years of MAGA Republican leadership. 9 more days — join us out on the doors this final week!
Our campaign just learned some exciting news from a newly released FEC report! I cannot thank you enough for entrusting me with your support for
#CA47
. We have created a community built on common beliefs and values on issues like reproductive rights, gun safety, and clean energy.
Celebrating my amazing mom at the Getty Center on her 80th birthday today. Her strength, loyalty, humor, fearlessness, and love of family have been a constant inspiration to me. If you'd like to wish her a "Happy Birthday!" I will be sure to pass on the message. I love you, Mom!
I had a great time seeing old friends & meeting new ones at today’s Office Opening & Volunteer Kickoff. Elections are not won without the support of community volunteers who graciously knock on doors, text, & phone bank.
We would love for to join us at our next canvassing event.
Every day, whether canvassing or at the grocery store, I talk with
#CA47
voters and listen to their concerns.
I have been a pro bono lawyer for decades advocating for victims, seniors & children with special needs. When elected to Congress, I will deliver for OC families.
Congressional District 47
#CA47
needs a fresh new leader who is focused on the big challenges we face as a country and here in Orange County. Join me at
Congratulations to the countless organizers & voters who made this victory possible. Voters once again have embraced women's reproductive freedom and rejected Republican extremism.
In 2024 we will take back the House majority and protect reproductive freedom across the US.
🚨ABORTION WINS🚨 Ohio Issue 1, which enshrines the right to an abortion in the state constitution, has PASSED! The pro-choice majority in Ohio made their voices loud and clear at the ballot box today, letting anti-choice Republicans know that abortion is a winning issue!
I'll keep saying it until it changes: It is unconscionable that gun violence is the
#1
cause of death for children and teens. In Congress, I will fight for common sense gun laws that will protect our kids and their classrooms, because desks are for learning not hiding.
#CA47
Fall has brought some of our best family memories, from visiting Tanaka Farms’ pumpkin patch to trick-or-treating with our 3 kids in search of their favorite candy (with Snickers going to Mom!).
Wishing everyone a fun & safe Halloween filled with memories that last a lifetime.