David Pan lands New Majority endorsement in CA-46 bid

By AI, Created 10:23 AM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – Republican congressional candidate David Pan picked up an endorsement from the New Majority of Orange County as he steps up his campaign in California’s 46th District. The backing adds to a growing list of GOP and conservative endorsements as Pan frames his run around public safety, border security and smaller government.

Why it matters: - The New Majority endorsement gives David Pan another institutional boost in a crowded Republican effort to compete for California’s 46th Congressional District. - Pan is building a coalition around public safety, border security, parental rights in schools, welfare changes and a smaller federal government. - The endorsement also signals support from a business-oriented network in Orange County.

What happened: - On Monday, April 27, 2026, a spokesperson for the New Majority of Orange County said the board voted unanimously to endorse Pan for Congressional District 46. - The New Majority describes itself as a network of business executives and community leaders committed to responsible, pro-growth policies in government. - Pan said he was “gratified and honored” to receive the endorsement from what he described as prosperity-focused civic leaders.

The details: - Pan has also been endorsed by the California Republican Party, Orange County Republican Party, California Congress of Republicans, California Republican Assembly and Reform California. - Numerous current and former officeholders have also backed Pan. - Pan is a professor of German at the University of California, Irvine. - Pan previously worked as a management consultant at McKinsey and Company in Los Angeles. - Pan has taught at Washington University in St. Louis, Stanford University and Pennsylvania State University. - Pan edits the scholarly journal Telos. - Pan earned a B.A. from Stanford University and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Columbia University.

Between the lines: - The endorsement fits Pan’s effort to present himself as both a conservative candidate and a credentialed academic with private-sector experience. - Support from a local business network can help a Republican candidate sharpen a pro-growth message in Orange County politics.

What’s next: - Pan is expected to keep expanding his endorsement list as he advances his campaign for Congress. - The campaign will likely continue emphasizing safety, immigration, school and spending issues as the race develops.

The bottom line: - Pan’s latest endorsement adds momentum to a campaign built around conservative policy themes and establishment-style local support.