A DOG Voted In CA ... And They Won't Say If It Was a Democrat | Don Wagner

Guest:Orange County Supervisor Don WagnerGuest Bio: Don Wagner is the Mayor of Irvine and a former California State Assemblyman, known for his long-standing public service across multiple levels of government. With deep experience in state and local politics, Wagner is now running for California Secretary of State in 2026. His campaign centers on restoring voter integrity, cleaning up voter rolls, and ensuring secure, transparent elections in the Golden State.Show SummaryWhat if your dog could vote in California? In this eye-opening (and yes, partly hilarious) conversation, Don Wagner sits down with Jon Slavet to reveal what he calls “the quiet crisis” in California elections — a system flooded with ballots, outdated rolls, and slow results. Wagner shares why he’s running for Secretary of State, his plans to implement voter ID, and what he sees as the public's overwhelming demand for election reformFrom the story of a dog who allegedly voted in a recall, to the legal battles between state officials and cities like Huntington Beach, this episode exposes a side of California politics that’s both urgent and surprising. Wagner argues that fixing our voting system is step one in restoring public trust, accountability, and the California Dream.Chapters00:00 – Running for Secretary of State00:32 – California’s Broken Voting System01:10 – Voter ID, Ballot Integrity & Legal Reform02:00 – A Dog Voted in Orange County?03:00 – Rapid Fire: Fixing CA, Reagan's Legacy & Hope for the FutureConnect with Don WagnerX: https://x.com/DonWagnerCAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/donwagnerca/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DonWagnerCA/Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe to our podcast, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and join the conversation on Instagram and LinkedIn with the hashtag #stateofgoldpodcastConnect with State of GoldX: https://x.com/realjonslavetLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stateofgold/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofgoldpodcast/?hl=enWebsite: www.stateofgold.com