Newport Beach Mayor Joe Stapleton launched his reelection bid last month as part of an ongoing effort to keep one of Orange County’s most prized city red and conservative in the heart of deep-blue California.
Despite concerted efforts by Democrats to flip Southern California’s reliably red Orange County in recent years, cities like Newport Beach have continued to weather the storm while serving as a contrast to cities like Los Angeles. Joe Stapleton launched his reelection for mayor with a fundraiser on March 27th that pulled in a record-breaking $175,000 in contributions.
“Stapleton, together with dream team Alexandra Taylor and Lauryn Killian brought together 180 leading supporters raising over $175,000 contributions in a single night,” Stapleton’s campaign announced in a press release. “The event was hosted by the Gitibin family — the energy of the night further…
