EQCA - Equality California

03/26/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/26/2026 18:08

Equality California Announces Latest Round of Endorsements for 2026 Elections

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 26, 2026

CONTACT: Jorge Reyes Salinas, Equality California
PHONE: (213) 355-3057/MOBILE: (213) 355-3057/EMAIL: [email protected]

SACRAMENTO - Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, today announced the endorsements of twelve candidates running for national and state offices - the organization's largest group of non-incumbent endorsements to date ahead of the 2026 primary and midterm elections.

"This election cycle it is paramount that we work hard and ensure we're electing pro-equality candidates up and down the ballot," said Executive Director Tony Hoang. "Whether in the halls of Congress, the chambers of the California legislature, or on statewide boards and commissions, the voices of LGBTQ+ people and our allies are necessary to ensure our community's needs are being addressed with the appropriate concern and consideration."

The full list of new endorsements can be found below:

U.S. Congress:

Congressional District 14: Aisha Wahab

California State Senate:

Senate District 2: Damon Connolly
Senate District 4: Jaron Brandon
Senate District 36: Chris Duncan

California State Assembly:

Assembly District 5: Neva Parker
Assembly District 9: Matthew Adams
Assembly District 67: Ada Briceño
Assembly District 71: JJ Galvez
Assembly District 74: Sergio Farias

State Constitutional Office:

Board of Equalization, District 2: Sally Lieber
Board of Equalization, District 3: Mike Gipson
Board of Equalization, District 4: Tom Umberg

Bold indicates an openly LGBTQ+ candidate.

For a complete list of Equality California's endorsements, please visit eqca.org/elections.

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Equality California is the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization. We bring the voices of LGBTQ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ people. We advance civil rights and social justice by inspiring, advocating and mobilizing through an inclusive movement that works tirelessly on behalf of those we serve. https://www.eqca.org

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