Irvine Republicans, now Greater Irvine Republicans, was founded on December 2, 2018 by John Park. This was shortly after Orange County had lost all of its Congressional seats to Democrats. For the first time in history, the once very red Orange County was all blue. In response, the group formed to mobilize Republicans in Irvine and in neighboring OC cities. The mission was simple and it remains the mission today. The mission is to keep RED seats and win RED seats!

The first official meeting was a coffee meet and greet on 1-26-19. On that Saturday morning, 14 like-minded neighbors came together at Knowlwood Restaurant in Irvine. The rest is history as they say.

Today, the group is an incorporated association in the State of CA. The association consists of over 1,000 general members and is led by an Executive Board and Committee Chairs -- all volunteers giving their time and resources for the mission. GIR general meetings are held on the last Wednesday of every month. GIR also holds fundraisers, social gatherings, and annual events such as the Great American BBQ and the GIR Christmas Gala.

The membership is composed of Republicans and Conservatives in the local area. Specifically, members reside in Irvine and in neighboring OC cities that share Congressional, State Senate, and State Assembly Districts with Irvine. The membership consists of core conservatives to center right moderates. Among the members are activists, elected officials, party leaders, commissioners, candidates, and political newbies. GIR welcomes ALL Republicans and we adhere to the 11th commandment which states "Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Republican".

In the coming months and years, the association will mobilize to win red seats. The members will participate at all levels of campaigning including fundraising, walking, phone banking, and whatever else it takes to accomplish our mission one red seat at a time. For 2026 and beyond. with grassroots level Republicans like GIR members, the members firmly believe in making Orange County red again.

GREATER IRVINE REPUBLICANS (GIR)

NOTE: GIR is not endorsed by or has any official relationship with the OCGOP, CAGOP or the National Republican Party. However we partner with all.