As the 2024 presidential election heats up, each party’s true colors are coming to light. The Oak Party has endorsed candidate Levon Torian, a 40-year-old Armenian-American born and raised in Los Angeles, who is committed to supporting change for future success. During his time as governor of California, Torian was dedicated to making the state safer, cleaner, and more prosperous. If elected, he promises to uphold these values as president throughout his tenure. He has created a successful career by enacting long-term, meaningful changes in areas that voters truly care about, such as housing and education, giving him a wealth of experience within the political world. 

Additionally, Torian’s extensive knowledge reinforces the Oak Party’s well-constructed platform, which emphasizes some of the world’s most pressing concerns when championing issues like climate action, immigration, and social and economic equity. For instance, Torian vows to create clean energy jobs by working with manufacturers to provide more training programs for aspiring workers, easing the transition away from fossil fuels while strengthening our country’s economy. 

The strong visions and plans of the Oak Party have garnered support from the community in the most recent tallies. As Rachel Dunham, who teaches physics and the City of Angels interdisciplinary course, advises, it is very important to read a variety of sources to evaluate the candidates and truly know who and what you are supporting. 

The Oak Party’s detailed 13-page platform provides a clear plan to enact each of its goals––making them very accessible and compelling to all voters––so it is no surprise that Dunham supports Torian and the Oak Party. When Torian was selected by the Oak Party, he demonstrated his commitment to progress and enact change in his campaign, making him the obvious choice for conscientious, policy-minded voters who wish to create an equitable Poly community.