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** Councilman/Retired Colonel Greg Raths Endorsed by Majority of City Councilmembers in California’s 45th Congressional District
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Raths is the Overwhelming Choice of Local Leaders in California’s 45th District


Orange County, CA (September 10, 2020) – Colonel Greg Raths, USMC (Ret.), a Mission Viejo Councilman, has received the endorsements of the majority of city councilmembers in the 45th Congressional District. He is the Republican nominee for the House of Representatives against freshman incumbent Representative Katie Porter (D-Irvine). The district has a 1.1% Republican registration advantage.

The 45th District City Councilmembers endorsing Raths are:

Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu

Anaheim Councilmember Trevor O’Neil

Irvine Mayor Christina L. Shea

Irvine Councilmember Anthony Kuo

Laguna Hills Mayor Janine Heft

Laguna Hills Mayor Pro Tem Erica Pezold

Laguna Hills Councilmember Don Sedgwick

Laguna Hills Councilmember Dave Wheeler

Lake Forest Mayor Neeki Moatazedi

Lake Forest Councilmember Scott Voigts

Mission Viejo Mayor Brian Goodell

Mission Viejo Councilmember Trish Kelley

Mission Viejo Councilmember Ed Sachs

Orange Mayor Mark A. Murphy

Orange Councilmember Chip Monaco

Rancho Santa Margarita Mayor Brad McGirr

Rancho Santa Margarita Mayor Pro Tem Tony Beall

Rancho Santa Margarita Councilmember Anne Figueroa

Rancho Santa Margarita Councilmember Carol Gamble

Rancho Santa Margarita Councilmember Jerry Holloway

Tustin Mayor Dr. Allan Bernstein

Tustin Councilmember Austin Lumbard

Tustin Councilmember Chuck Puckett

Villa Park Mayor Robbie Pitts


“As the mayor of a neighboring city, I have seen up close Greg’s tenacity and determination in providing responsible, principled leadership for our region. Greg consistently stands up for the residents of Orange County, and Greg will cut through the partisan gridlock in Washington,” said Rancho Santa Margarita Mayor Brad McGirr. “I am excited to endorse Greg Raths for Congress because he provides the leadership we need representing us.”


“As our country and local communities face great challenges in public health, restoring the economy, and public safety, Greg Raths is the representative we need in Congress. With his experience in the military, as a businessman, and as a mayor and councilman, Greg understands what the people of Orange County need to thrive and succeed,” said Tustin Mayor Dr. Allan Bernstein. “I endorse Greg Raths for Congress because he will focus on the needs of our local communities in Orange County.”


“I’m a businessman, mayor, and councilman, and my grandson serves in the Navy, so I truly admire the leadership we see from Greg Raths because I understand the sacrifices he makes to serve our country and the community. As a mayor, Greg delivered a budget surplus that is helping his city navigate the economic crisis, continuing to provide vital services to residents, and ensuring full funding of law enforcement,” said Villa Park Mayor Robbie Pitts. “Greg puts the interests of Orange County residents first and will stand up to the special interests that dominate Washington. I’m voting for Greg Raths, I endorse Greg Raths for Congress, and I urge all the voters in our city to join me in supporting Greg.”

“I am truly humbled that so many local leaders in the 45th District are endorsing my candidacy to represent our communities in Congress,” said Raths. “Mayors and Councilmembers know their cities best, and I look forward to working with them to provide the representation our local communities need in Washington.”


Colonel Greg Raths, USMC (Ret.) is serving his second term on the Mission Viejo City Council and is the city’s former Mayor. A combat decorated fighter pilot, Greg flew 75 combat missions in Iraq, Kuwait, and Somalia flying the F/A-18 Hornet. He was later selected to serve in the prestigious White House Military Office as Chief of Staff. After retiring from the Marine Corps in 2004, he flew for Jet Blue Airways as a commercial airline pilot, and then went into business as president of an Orange County company. Greg is the Immediate Past President of the Mission Viejo Rotary Club and a member of the Orange County Veterans Advisory Council.

Greg earned his master’s degree from National Defense University, bachelor’s degrees from Arizona State University and Cal State Fullerton, and associate’s degrees from Saddleback College and Phoenix College. Greg moved to Orange County in 1977 when he was assigned to the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station. Married since 1982, Greg and Luci have three children and six grandchildren.

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