We did it. Thanks to all of you who volunteered your time, chanted, held signs, talked to your friends about our campaign, and voted. We won the most votes this weekend at the California Democratic Convention.
Saturday night was a testament to the idea that every vote counts, and showed a model for what we will do in our campaign. We created a grassroots, people-powered movement and didn’t take a single vote for granted. While we didn’t reach the 60% threshold necessary for endorsement, we achieved a slim, but decisive margin of victory in a race with nearly 3,000 votes cast. Every vote really counted, and every bit of help you provided made the difference.
I’m proud to have the support of so many grassroots Democratic activists, working families, and community organizations. They represent the heart and soul of our Democratic Party and the values we all share. Whether I earned your support or not yesterday, I am proud to stand with all of you as fellow Democrats. Together we are a Democratic Party that fights for communities like the one I grew up in, and make it possible for someone like me to go to college, become an eye doctor, and serve as a State Senator.
As your Lieutenant Governor, I’ll fight for those values – providing support for our working families, making college more affordable, ensuring access to healthcare for everyone, and expanding the number of good-paying jobs that people deserve.
Again, thank you to everyone who came out to support us this past weekend. This is a momentous victory for our campaign, and we couldn’t have done it without you.
The results are in and we won! At the California Democratic Party convention this past weekend, 56% of the delegates voted to endorse my candidacy for Attorney General.
My opponent the appointed attorney general received only 42% — a major blow to his campaign. Our big victory at the party convention clearly demonstrates that my message is resonating with voters – our next attorney general needs to be a fighter, not a follower.
If you want an Attorney General who will fight the Trump administration’s cruel and regressive policies, dismantle the schools-to-prison pipeline, and implement progressive criminal justice reform, now is the time to show your support. Please contribute today!
On to victory,
Dave Jones
Insurance Commissioner and Candidate for Attorney General
February 27, 2018
Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348
Maclen Zilber, (510) 508-9142
Jacobson & Zilber Strategies
ED HERNANDEZ CONSOLIDATES MORE PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPORT IN LG BID
Senator Hernandez Adds Anaheim Police Association to Roster of Support in Campaign for California Lieutenant Governor
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — Today, State Senator Ed Hernandez scored an endorsement from the Anaheim Police Association in the race for California Lieutenant Governor. The endorsement follows news from earlier this week that the Contra Costa County Deputy Sheriffs Association also joined Hernandez’s statewide effort along with the fact that the Senator outperformed his competition at the California Democratic Party convention, winning the most votes among state delegates.
In making public their endorsement, Anaheim Police Association President Edgar Hampton, released the following statement:
“Senator Ed Hernandez has demonstrated a real concern for the safety of the public and the members of our organization. His support of law enforcement and his commitment to ensuring that local police departments have the resources necessary to protect and serve has earned Senator Hernandez the respect and admiration of law enforcement throughout our great state. We look forward to a strong working relationship with Ed Hernandez for years to come as our next Lieutenant Governor.”
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.
February 26, 2018
Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348
Maclen Zilber, (510) 508-9142
Jacobson & Zilber Strategies
LARA BUILDS ON MOMENTUM FROM CA DEM PARTY ENDORSEMENT, WINS CAPS’ COVETED SUPPORT
California Association of Professional Scientists’ (CAPS) Gives the Nod to State Senator Ricardo Lara in Race for State Insurance Commissioner
LONG BEACH, CA — Adding to his thriving momentum stemming from recent endorsements he’s earned from the California Democratic Party as well as the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) California State Council, today State Senator Ricardo Lara picked up crucial support from the California Association of Professional Scientists’ (CAPS) in his campaign for State Insurance Commissioner.
In making public their endorsement, California Association of Professional Scientists’ (CAPS) President Patty Velez released the following statement:
“California’s state scientists support Ricardo Lara because he has been a champion for the important work we do to protect public health, the environment and California’s natural resources. He understands that every Californian deserves clean air and water. CAPS is proud to endorse him.”
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
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)
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
Thank you for your support for my service as California State Controller.
I am excited to announce I have earned the formal endorsements of the California Democratic Party (CDP) and the California Young Democrats for my re-election, receiving the highest number of CDP delegate votes of any statewide candidate seeking endorsement.
These organizations join the dozens of labor, environmental, business, and women’s organizations in recognizing my dedication to our shared goals of expanding educational and economic opportunities and protecting our environment while exercising fiscal responsibility.
With 100 days to go before the June primary election, I am working hard to get my message out to voters and engage with constituents around the state.
I am buoyed by the momentum of the campaign and invigorated by my work for the diverse communities of the Golden State amidst rapid changes in the economy. Thank you for your sustained support.
February 28, 2018
Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348
Maclen Zilber, (510) 508-9142
Jacobson & Zilber Strategies
IN LG RACE, CASCADE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ENDORSEMENTS KEEP FALLING HERNANDEZ’S WAY
Los Angeles School Police Officers Association Join Contra Costa County Deputy Sheriffs Association, Anaheim Police Association in Backing Hernandez Just this Week in Race for California Lieutenant Governor
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — Continuing to outpace his competition in the race for crucial endorsements as he campaigns for California Lieutenant Governor, today State Senator Ed Hernandez gained the support of the Los Angeles School Police Officers Association. To date, Senator Hernandez has won every single major law enforcement endorsement in the Lieutenant Governor’s contest.
In making public their endorsement, Rudy Perez, Vice President of the Los Angeles School Police Officers Association released the following statement:
“The Los Angeles School Police Officers Association is proud to give our enthusiastic support to Senator Ed Hernandez for California Lieutenant Governor. He’s been an ally, partner and champion for law enforcement and public safety in our state and we know Ed Hernandez will continue this proud tradition as California’s next Lieutenant Governor. We are proud to stand with Ed Hernandez because he has stood with us on school and neighborhood safety issues time and again to protect students and children while keeping local communities safe.”
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.
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