January 14, 2026

Huntington Beach, Calif. - - In the first meeting of the California Republican Party for 2026, Gracey Van Der Mark was officially endorsed by the California Republican Party.

The endorsement is a major development and just the latest sign that Gracey Van Der Mark is the consensus choice of Republicans to be the next representative for the 72nd Assembly District.

Gracey has made it nearly a clean sweep of notable endorsements. Earlier this year, Gracey announced the support of the Republican Party of Orange County, the Lincoln Club of Orange County, Senator Tony Strickland, Supervisor Janet Nguyen and Supervisor Don Wagner to name a few. A full endorsement list can be found at www.GraceyForAssembly.com.

About Gracey

Gracey Van Der Mark’s life embodies the American Dream. As the daughter of immigrants raised in a struggling Los Angeles neighborhood, she overcame adversity and emerged as a passionate advocate for her community. A survivor of domestic violence, Gracey rebuilt her life in Huntington Beach, where she and her husband, Pieter Van Der Mark, raised a blended family of seven children and now runs a successful property management business.

Gracey is running to represent the 72nd Assembly District, currently held by Assemblywoman Diane Dixon, who is seeking a seat on the Orange County Board of Supervisors. Along with Seal Beach, the 72^nd Assembly District is home to the cities of Aliso Viejo, Huntington Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Beach, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, and Newport Beach.

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