This year, our 2026 Save America Now PAC Gala focused again on the ongoing task of TURNING CALIFORNIA RED. Even though California has been run by a Democrat hyper majority for well over a decade, we were highly encouraged by the turnout, and the excitement to TURN CALIFORNIA RED is greater than ever!
The very large turnout this year featured keynote speaker Emily Compagno (Fox News co-host of Outnumbered), along with special guest conservative candidates that included:
- Richard Bailey, Candidate, City Council, CA Dist. 2
- Melanie Burkholder, Council Member, City of Carlsbad, CA
- Jim Desmond, Candidate for Congress, CA Dist.48
- Art Hodges, Candidate for CA State Senate, CA Dist. 18
- Chuck Kaye, Candidate for City Council, El Cajon
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We also heard from a few other special guest speakers such as George Delgado, MD, COLFS Medical Clinic, Dr. Julie Hayden, CEO, ECTLC (East County Transitional Living Center), and John Matthews, VP for Advancement & Alumni Relations, BJU (Bob Jones University).
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As always, we will continue to vet, promote, and support quality conservative candidates who can make a difference in our efforts to TURN CALIFORNIA RED!