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Jesse Gabriel
Xavier Becerra - Governor

Xavier is a former California Attorney General, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, and longtime member of Congress, now running for Governor of California. Drawing on decades of public service, his campaign focuses on protecting Californians’ rights, lowering the cost of living—especially housing and healthcare—and expanding clean, affordable energy.

Steve Bennett
Fiona Ma - Lieutenant Governor

Fiona is the California State Treasurer, elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022, and is currently running for Lieutenant Governor of California. With vast experience in accounting and economics, Fiona is focused on making California affordable without compromising values such as freedom, climate health, and the education system.

Deborah Klein Lopez
Eleni Kounalakis - Treasurer

Eleni is the current Lieutenant Governor, former US Ambassador to Hungary under Obama, and is now running for State Treasurer. With vast fiscal experience and achievements, Kounalakis is focused on equity and representing California’s values to push the state towards a strong financial future. 

Steve Bennett
Richard Barrera -Superintendent of Public Instruction

Richard Barrera is a dedicated education leader serving as the Superintendent of Public Instruction, bringing decades of experience in public education advocacy, policy, and community organizing to the role. Previously, he served for over fifteen years as a prominent board member for the San Diego Unified School District, where he championed restorative justice practices, universal preschool, and stronger partnerships between schools, labor, and local communities.

 Shirley Weber
Shirley Weber - Secretary of State *

Running for reelection to stand strong against partisan attacks on our democracy and expand our right to vote.

Rob Bonta
Rob Bonta Attorney General*

Running for reelection to stop unlawful power grabs by the federal government.

Malia Cohen<br />
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Malia Cohen Controller*

Running for reelection to continue growing the world’s fifth-largest economy with equality and accountability.

Sally Lieber
Sally Lieber - Board of Equalization*

Running for reelection for responsive staffing and affordable housing.

Karen Sher
Karen Sher - Ventura County Superintendent of Schools

Award-winning teacher, Statewide Director of Teacher Recruitment, and School Board Trustee running to make sure students are college-prepared and career-ready. Only candidate endorsed by Teachers, the Democratic Party & Labor Council. 

Jacqui Irwin
Jacqui Irwin - Congress *

Running to represent Ventura County to help create jobs and keep our communities safe.

Rob Bonta
Salud Carbajal - Congress*

Running for reelection in the Central Coast to fight for opportunity security unique to the needs of our region.

Rob Bonta
Brad Sherman - Congress*

Running for reelection to represent the San Fernando Valley, parts of the West Side, and Ventura County.

Deborah Klein Lopez
Deborah Klein Lopez - Assembly*

Running to represent the eastern half of Ventura County. Deborah will ensure coordination before, during, and after disasters, expand healthcare coverage, and renewable energy for all communities.

Steve Bennett
Steve Bennett - Assembly*

Running for reelection to represent the western half of Ventura County. An environmental champion, working to increase the stock of affordable housing.

Jesse Gabriel
Jesse Gabriel - Assembly*

Running for reelection to represent the San Fernando Valley. Jesse has worked to craft the state’s budget and advance key policy initiatives.

* These races are endorsed by the California Democratic Party, not by the Ventura County Democratic Party. Under California Democratic Party rules, county parties may only endorse at the County level and below.   

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