{"id":70871,"date":"2025-02-18T16:25:59","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T00:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=70871"},"modified":"2025-02-18T16:25:59","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T00:25:59","slug":"fiona-ma-cpa-endorsed-by-majority-of-assembly-democrats-in-her-campaign-for-lieutenant-governor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=70871","title":{"rendered":"FIONA MA, CPA ENDORSED BY MAJORITY OF ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS IN HER CAMPAIGN FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>More Than 30 Democratic Lawmakers Pledge Their Support Heading into State Party Convention<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>SACRAMENTO, CA<\/strong> \u2013 California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA announced today that she has secured the endorsements of the majority of California Assembly Democrats in her bid to be Lieutenant Governor in 2026. The backing of the more than 30 Democratic legislators across the state gives her a major boost heading into the California Democratic Party\u2019s state convention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>&#8220;Fiona Ma has been a tireless leader and a champion for all working Californians. With her nearly three decades of experience in public service, her commitment to tackling the issues important to individuals, families, and small businesses is unwavering. I\u2019m proud to endorse her for Lieutenant Governor and look forward to working with her to deliver for the people of California,&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0said\u00a0<strong>Assembly Majority Whip Mark Gonzalez (D- Los Angeles)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>&#8220;As a champion for equity and justice, Fiona has been a steadfast ally in the fight for a more inclusive California,&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0said\u00a0<strong>Assemblymember Corey Jackson (D- Riverside)<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>&#8220;Her leadership is exactly what we need to continue making progress, and I stand with her in this race.&#8221;<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>&#8220;As someone who has dedicated my life to public service and was the first Sikh American elected to the California State Assembly, I&#8217;ve seen the powerful difference that strong, community-focused leadership can make,\u201d\u00a0<\/em><strong>said Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D- Bakersfield).\u00a0<\/strong><em>\u201cFiona Ma&#8217;s vision reflects our shared goals of enhancing public safety, expanding healthcare access, and supporting families.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>\u201cFiona\u2019s leadership on climate action, economic opportunity, and public safety has made a real impact on the lives of Californians,\u201d\u00a0<\/em><strong>said Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D- San Diego)<\/strong><em>. \u201cHer track record of fighting for working families makes her the best choice for Lieutenant Governor, and I\u2019m proud to support her.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The following\u00a0<strong>over thirty California Assembly Democrats<\/strong>\u00a0have officially endorsed\u00a0<strong>Fiona Ma, CPA<\/strong>\u00a0for\u00a0<strong>Lieutenant Governor 2026<\/strong>, listed in alphabetical order:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Dawn Addis\u00a0<\/strong>(San Luis Obispo, Monterey)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry<\/strong>\u00a0(Napa, Davis, West Sacramento)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens\u00a0<\/strong>(Cupertino, Santa Clara)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Jasmeet Kaur Bains\u00a0<\/strong>(Bakersfield, Delano)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Steve Bennett\u00a0<\/strong>(Oxnard, Ventura)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Tasha Boerner\u00a0<\/strong>(Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Lisa Calderon\u00a0<\/strong>(Whittier, Pico Rivera, Diamond Bar)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Jessica Caloza\u00a0<\/strong>(Glendale, Highland Park, East Los Angeles)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Juan Carrillo\u00a0<\/strong>(Palmdale, Adelanto)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Damon Connolly\u00a0<\/strong>(San Rafael, Novato, Petaluma)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Mike Fong\u00a0<\/strong>(Alhambra, El Monte, Monterey Park)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Robert Garcia\u00a0<\/strong>(San Bernardino, Fontana)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Mike Gipson<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>(Compton, Long Beach, Carson)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, Majority Whip\u00a0<\/strong>(Los Angeles, Montebello)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember John Harabedian<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>(Pasadena, Altadena, Claremont)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin\u00a0<\/strong>(Thousand Oaks, Pacific Palisades)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Corey Jackson\u00a0<\/strong>(Moreno Valley, Perris)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Maggie Krell\u00a0<\/strong>(Sacramento, Arden-Arcade, Antelope)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal<\/strong>\u00a0(Long Beach, Carson)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Tina McKinnor\u00a0<\/strong>(Inglewood, Hawthorne)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi\u00a0<\/strong>(Torrance, Redondo Beach, Gardena)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen\u00a0<\/strong>(Elk Grove, Sacramento, Florin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco\u00a0<\/strong>(Downey, Norwalk, La Mirada)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Darshana Patel\u00a0<\/strong>(San Diego, Escondido)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Gail Pellerin\u00a0<\/strong>(Santa Cruz, San Jose, Los Gatos)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris\u00a0<\/strong>(Irvine, Costa Mesa, Tustin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva\u00a0<\/strong>(Fullerton, Cypress, Cerritos)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo\u00a0<\/strong>(Santa Clarita, Stevenson Ranch)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Nick Schultz\u00a0<\/strong>(Burbank, Glendale)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Catherine Stefani\u00a0<\/strong>(San Francisco, Daly City)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Jos\u00e9 Luis Solache, Jr.\u00a0<\/strong>(South Gate, Lakewood, Bellflower)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assemblymember Christopher Ward\u00a0<\/strong>(San Diego, El Cajon)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>&#8220;I am incredibly grateful for the trust and support of these dedicated Assembly Democrats who fight every day to improve the lives of Californians,&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0said\u00a0<strong>Fiona Ma, CPA<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>&#8220;With their partnership, I look forward to continuing the work of strengthening our economy, investing in housing, and building a more just and equitable California for all.&#8221;<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">With $4.3 million cash on hand, Ma has built a powerhouse campaign fueled by broad support from state leaders, labor unions, and grassroots activists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More Than 30 Democratic Lawmakers 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