As a campaign, we have tremendous respect for Senator Dianne Feinstein’s decades of service in the U.S. Senate.
But in this moment, and with Trump as our president, we must put forward our most progressive, passionate voices.
That’s why the news out of last weekend’s convention — that the party would not endorse their incumbent Senator — was so earth-shattering.
Just look at the headlines:
“Feinstein loses California Democratic Party’s endorsement”
—The Washington Post
“In Blow to Dianne Feinstein, California Democrats Won’t Endorse Senate Run”
—The New York Times
“California Democrats’ snub of party icon Dianne Feinstein could be a speed bump — or a signal”
One of the reasons Senator Feinstein didn’t receive the endorsement, according to folks at the convention, was her lack of presence at California Democratic events throughout the year.
“But the senator from San Francisco is not a frequent presence at state party events, a point raised often over the weekend. ‘We have not seen her in 25 years,’ Latino caucus chairman Carlos Alcala said to hoots from the audience after Feinstein chose not to address their meeting.”
As Senate President and a product of San Diego, Kevin will never forget where he came from or who he is. And that means he’ll always have our backs.
HERNANDEZ WINS LONG BEACH YOUNG DEMS ENDORSEMENT IN LT. GOV RACE
Keeps Up Winning Streak of Back-to-Back Endorsements
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — Securing more crucial support in the race for California Lieutenant Governor, today State Senator Ed Hernandez earned the backing of the Long Beach Young Democrats.
Expressing his gratitude for the endorsement, Senator Hernandez released the following statement:
“I really appreciate this support from the Long Beach Young Democrats. These young activists are inspiring and their energy and enthusiasm are what we need to help elect strong Democrats up and down the ballot across California. Their endorsement means a great deal to me.”
This past weekend Senator Hernandez was the top vote getter among delegates at the California Democratic Party convention. With 1,157 votes cast in his favor at the California Democratic Party convention, Senator Hernandez received more delegate votes than any candidate running for Governor of California, where the top vote getter earned 1,087 votes, as well as more votes than California’s incumbent U.S. Senator, who received 1,023. Senator Hernandez triumphed at convention despite not surpassing the high 60% vote threshold required to win the endorsement.
Recently, State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez rolled out a new digital video ad, titled “Proven Progressive,” in his campaign for California Lieutenant Governor. The ad highlights some of the Senator’s high-powered endorsements, including from the California Nurses Association and the California Teachers Association, along with his 100% legislative voting scorecard from organizations like the California Labor Federation* and Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California Advocates*.
To view Senator Hernandez’ video ad, “Proven Progressive,” click here.
Significantly, recently California Governor Jerry Brown signed Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez’ groundbreaking drug transparency bill, SB-17, into law. Senator Hernandez’ latest digital video ad, titled, “Life or Death,” features a moving testimonial from Kendall Renee, who is allergic to more than 95% of foods and carries at least four EpiPens with her at all times. Renee highlights Senator Hernandez’ efforts to combat skyrocketing drug costs in the ad.
A husband, father, grandfather, practicing optometrist, and local businessman, “Dr. Ed” (as he is known to his patients) has spent his life bringing quality eye care to predominantly low-income communities. As a health care provider, the need to improve access to health care for all Californians is what first drove him to run for office.
Since being elected to the Assembly in 2006 and the Senate in 2010, Dr. Ed Hernandez has been a leader on the implementation of federal health care reform – helping expand access to affordable health care, control costs, and improve the network of providers so people can actually get quality care when they need it. Dr. Ed has been a champion by expanding educational opportunity to qualified students overlooked by our public schools and universities, as well as a major proponent for government reform, including fixing a broken initiative system too often hijacked by billionaires and wealthy corporations. Dr. Ed Hernandez is running to take this experience, leadership, and vision to the next level by serving the people of California as their Lieutenant Governor.
RICARDO LARA LANDS ENDORSEMENT FROM CITYWIDE LEADER IN L.A.
Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin Announces Support of Senator Ricardo Lara for State Insurance Commissioner
LONG BEACH, CA — Maintaining his edge in the race for California State Insurance Commissioner, today State Senator Ricardo Lara garnered a formidable endorsement from Los Angeles’ City Controller, Ron Galperin.
In making public his endorsement of Senator Lara’s statewide bid, L.A. City Controller Ron Galperin released the following statement:
“Ricardo Lara has been an advocate for his district, and I know he’s prepared to fight for all Californians. That is why I am proud to support Ricardo Lara for Insurance Commissioner. In the Legislature, Ricardo Lara fought for working working families, healthcare, public safety and has been an important voice for LGBTQ rights. A first generation American, he exemplifies the American Dream and will stand up for our values. As Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara will continue the progress he’s made on behalf of Californians and, as I have done in Los Angeles, work toward a government that is more transparent, trustworthy and transformative for those we serve. I am proud to endorse Ricardo Lara for Insurance Commissioner.”
Just days ago Senator Lara released a new gripping digital video highlighting his vision of a California with healthcare for everyone.
Recently, State Senator Ricardo Lara’s campaign for California State Insurance Commissioner released a new digital video ad, titled “United Dreamers.” To view Senator Lara’s ad, “United Dreamers” click here.
Previously Senator Ricardo Lara’s released a digital ad, titled “Embolden.” Click to watch:
Since the inception of his campaign for California State Insurance Commissioner, State Senator Ricardo Lara has amassed wide-ranging support from leaders and organizations, including the following partial list:
Elected & Community Leaders
United States Senator Kamala Harris
U.S. Congresswoman and State Assembly Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass
U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal
U.S. Congressman Ted Lieu
U.S. Congressman Alan Lowenthal
U.S. Congressman Jimmy Gomez
U.S. Congressman Lou Correa
U.S. Congresswoman Julia Brownley
U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard
U.S. Congresswoman Norma Torres
U.S. Congressman Mark Takano
U.S. Congresswoman (Ret.) and current L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn
U.S. Secretary of Labor (Ret.) and current L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis
State Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León
State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla
California State Attorney General Bill Lockyer (Ret.)
California Board of Equalization Member Fiona Ma
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus and State Senator Toni Atkins
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus and State Senator Robert Hertzberg
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus Fabian Nunez
State Assembly Speaker Emeritus John A. Pérez
State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez
State Senator Holly Mitchell
State Senator Ben Hueso
State Senator Scott Wiener
State Senator Steven Bradford
State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson
State Senator Nancy Skinner
State Senator Ben Allen
State Senator Bill Monning
State Senator Henry Stern
State Senator Josh Newman
State Senator Cathleen Galgiani
State Senator Bill Dodd
State Senator Richard Roth
State Senator Jerry Hill
State Senator Bob Wieckowski
State Senator Mike McGuire
State Senator Anthony Portantino
State Senator Mark Leno (Ret.)
State Assembly Member Miguel Santiago
State Assembly Member Blanca Rubio
State Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher
State Assembly Member Todd Gloria
State Assembly Member Eduardo Garcia
State Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin
State Assembly Member Evan Low
State Assembly Member Tony Thurmond
State Assembly Member Shirley Weber
State Assembly Member Kevin McCarty
State Assembly Member Reggie Jones-Sawyer
State Assembly Member Freddie Rodriguez
State Assembly Member David Chiu
State Assembly Member Ash Kalra
State Assembly Member Monique Limon
State Assembly Member Jim Frazier
State Assembly Member Kansen Chu
State Assembly Member Ed Chau
State Assembly Member Chris Holden
State Assembly Member Joaquin Arambula
State Assembly Member Jim Cooper
State Assembly Member Jose Medina
State Assembly Member Eloise Reyes
State Assembly Member Susan Talamantes Eggman
State Assembly Member Phil Ting
State Assembly Member Kevin Mullin
State Assembly Member Rudy Salas
State Assembly Member Autumn Burke
State Assembly Member Bill Quirk
State Assembly Member Susan Bonilla (Ret.)
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin
Sacramento Mayor and former State Senate President pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia
El Cerrito Mayor Gabriel Quinto
San Jose Vice Mayor Magdalena Carrasco
San Jose City Council Member Sylvia Arenas
San Jose City Council Member Sergio Jimenez
Newhall School Board Member Christy Smith
California Democratic Party Chair Eric C. Bauman
California Democratic Party Chair John Burton (Ret.)
California Democratic Party First Vice Chair Alex Rooker
California Democratic Party Vice Chair Daraka Larimore-Hall
California Democratic Party Controller Dan Weitzman
California Democratic Party Secretary Jenny Bach
California Young Democrats’ President Eddie Kirby
Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Mark Gonzalez
San Diego County Democratic Party Chair Jessica Hayes
San Diego County Democratic Party Chair (Ret.) and current Democratic National Committee Member, Jesse Durfee
Democratic Party of Sacramento County Chair Terry Schanz
California Democratic Party Region 4 Director Amy Champ
California Democratic Party Region 8 Director Humberto Gomez Jr.
California Democratic Party Region 10 Director David Atkins
California Democratic Party Region 12 Director Larry Gross
California Democratic Party Region 13 Director Carol Robb
California Democratic Party Region 14 Director Miguel Martinez
California Democratic Party Region 16 Director Sergio Carrillo
California Democratic Party Region 18 Director Deborah Cunningham-Skurnik
California Democratic Party Region 19 Director Norberto Gonzalez
Labor Leader and United Farm Workers Co-Founder, Dolores Huerta
Organizations Representing Working People
California Teachers Association
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) California State Council
State Council of Building and Construction Trades Council of California
California State Association of Electrical Workers
Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council
California Federation of Teachers
California School Employees Association (CSEA)
UNITE HERE, AFL-CIO
California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
California State Council of Laborers
California Conference of Machinists
California State Council of Pipe Trades
California Association of Professional Scientists’ (CAPS)
California Association of Psychiatric Technicians
Southern California Pipe Trades District Council #16
National Union of Healthcare Workers
California Conference Board of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)
Communications Workers of America (CWA) District 9
Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC)
United Steelworkers Legislative Education Committee for Los Angeles and Orange Counties
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 36
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 16
United Industrial Workers of the Seafarers International Union, SIUNA, AFL-CIO
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 13
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 63
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 94
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 11
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 40
Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1277
American Federation of Musicians Local 47
United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local 36
California Faculty Association
L.A. Community College Faculty Guild, American Federation of Teachers Local 1521
It’s been an eventful few days for my campaign for State Treasurer, and the momentum is definitely building! Last weekend, the California Democratic Party voted overwhelmingly to officially endorse me for State Treasurer. I was honored to receive one of the highest vote margins among statewide candidates with 92% of Democratic Party delegates supporting my campaign!
I also earned the support of our current State Treasurer, John Chiang. His support means a lot to me, and I’m looking forward to building upon the extraordinary work he has done as State Treasurer.
Will you join the California Democratic Party, John Chiang, and others, in supporting me for State Treasurer?
Finally, I hope you’ll join me this week or next in celebrating my birthday. The National Women’s Political Caucus LA Metro, NWPC LA Westside and NWPC Greater Pasadena Area will be hosting a birthday reception for me on Thursday, March 1st at Izakaya Fu-Ga located at 111 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Join me at my official Campaign Kick-off Reception! It will be a fun evening with Celebrity Chef Ryan Scott.
Your financial support will help me run a robust campaign and continue working hard to make sure Fresno is a great place for everyone. Looking forward to seeing you Thursday.
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I know that our team has sent a number of emails to you over the past few months, and I wanted to say thank you for engaging with us in a dialogue on the key issues that will continue to make California a beacon of hope for the nation and the world.
Election Day is June 5th – just 99 days away – and I hope to earn your support. If you have any ideas or policy issues that are important to you, please email me any time at eleni@eleniforca.com. My door is always open.
As you might have heard, I have campaigned in all 58 counties, meeting with activists and community leaders like YOU. I truly believe that our elected leaders need to listen to people in every corner of the state. I want to be your champion. Please sign up and keep in touch with our campaign.
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