2024 ENDORSEMENTS
SD 7
Jovanka Beckles, a Black Latinx immigrant and longtime progressive activist, has a track record of fighting for the marginalized. With experience as a Richmond City Council Member and AC Transit Board member, she has championed policies like rent control, raising the minimum wage, and banning the box on job applications. Additionally, she is a vocal advocate for environmental justice, particularly in holding Chevron accountable for pollution and safety violations at its Richmond refinery. Jovanka is committed to advancing social, racial, and economic justice in the California State Senate.
SD 25
In 2020, Sasha was elected to Alhambra City Council and immediately sworn in as Mayor, making her the youngest female Mayor in San Gabriel Valley history, the youngest Latina Mayor in California history to lead a mid-sized city and the first openly-Bisexual Mayor in the country. Sasha was honored as Congressional Woman of the Year by Congresswoman Judy Chu in 2022 for spearheading the creation of Alhambra’s sustainability plan and securing $670,000 in congressional funds. She was named Active SGV’s Outstanding Elected Official in 2021 for her efforts to increase pedestrian safety and walkability throughout the city. Sasha is running for State Senate to create a future where every Californian prospers.
SD 29
In the State Assembly, Eloise has been successful in delivering hundreds of millions of dollars to our communities by fighting for the Inland Empire’s fair share of funds in Sacramento. She championed support for small businesses and rent relief for both tenants and landlords in response to COVID-19, she has secured resources for local parks, and she helped expand opportunities for college and job training. Eloise is a fighter who will use her experience to bring educational opportunity for all, create good-paying jobs, support retirees and veterans, and build a brighter future for all in the Inland Empire.
SD 35
Michelle Chambers brings over 30 years of public service experience, having served in roles such as External Affairs Manager for the California Department of Justice and as a Compton City Councilmember. As the daughter of a union pipefitter and former AFSCME Local 2545 member, Michelle is deeply connected to the labor movement and standing up for the working class. She has a strong record of public service across various levels of government, focusing on housing inequities, mental health, livable wages, healthcare, and social justice. Michelle is committed to addressing these critical issues in Senate District 35 and throughout California.
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Chris Rogers, a native of the North Coast, has served his community as a City Councilmember and Mayor of Santa Rosa. His leadership has been pivotal during crises, including wildfires, droughts, and the pandemic. Chris's accomplishments include balancing the city budget, expanding affordable childcare, and initiating innovative programs like free public transit for veterans, seniors, and youth. Chris is dedicated to fighting for innovative solutions for housing, homelessness, and drought challenges.
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Nick Schultz, elected to the Burbank City Council in 2020, has quickly made a name for himself as a bold leader. As Mayor of Burbank, Nick has been a proactive advocate for his community, focusing on sustainable development and social equity particularly reducing housing costs and protecting renters. He is running to bring his proven leadership and commitment to public service to the California State Assembly, aiming to address the diverse needs of Assembly District 44.
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Sade—pronounced Sha-day (like the singer)—is a community organizer, an educator, and a foster parent. For more than 15 years in community engagement, Sade has made it her life’s work to fight for social, racial, and economic justice.
She recently raised $12 million to purchase and renovate property in South Los Angeles to establish a community center to train the next generation of progressive activists and leaders. Sade also successfully co-designed the critical youth engagement strategy for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to increase voter engagement and turnout. Sade is committed to issues of equity, access, and solidarity to transform Los Angeles’ underserved communities.
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Robert Garcia, son of immigrants and lifelong educator, has dedicated his career to improving educational outcomes and advocating for his community. As a school board member and current school administrator, Robert has led significant transformations in his district, earning national recognition for excellence. His campaign focuses on safe neighborhoods, fully funded schools, homelessness reduction, job creation, and support for small businesses in the Inland Empire.
