Former Assembly Majority Leader and gubernatorial candidate Ian Calderon announced today a broad coalition of endorsements from leaders and elected officials across California, reflecting growing momentum statewide.

Calderon’s campaign continues to consolidate major support in the Central Valley from leaders representing working-class and agricultural communities who have praised the former Majority Leader’s commitment to delivering results for working families. Key Central Valley officials endorsing Calderon include:‍‍

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‍Rudy Salas, Assembly Member, 32nd District (ret.)

Carlos Villapudua, Assembly Member, 13th District (ret.)

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Channce Condit, Stanislaus County Supervisor, 5th District

Jaron Brandon, Tuolumne County Supervisor, 5th District

Josh Pedrozo, Merced County Supervisor, 2nd District

Tom Patti, San Joaquin County Supervisor, 3rd District (ret.)

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Matthew Serratto, Mayor, City of Merced

Rachel Hernandez, Mayor, City of Riverbank

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Carlos Roque, Council Member, City of Patterson

Japjeet Singh Uppal, Council Member, City of Livingston

Parwinder Singh Uppal, Treasurer, City of Livingston‍

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“For too long, the Central Valley has been treated as a forgotten region of California,” said Ian Calderon. “I’m honored to have the trust of these leaders as we work together to ensure the Valley gets the respect, resources, and representation it needs and deserves.”

Calderon has also earned endorsements from state and local elected officials in Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and San Mateo counties – demonstrating the expanding geographic diversity and broad appeal of his vision for California. These endorsements include:‍

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Tasha Boerner, Assembly Member, 77th District

Lisa Calderon, Assembly Member, 56th District

Sharon Quirk-Silva, Assembly Member, 67th District

Evan Low, Assembly Member, 26th District (ret.)

Tom Daly, Assembly Member, 69th District (ret.)

Chris Holden, Assembly Member, 41st District (ret.)

Brian Maienschein, Assembly Member, 76th District (ret.)

Rich Gordon, Assembly Member, 24th District (ret.)

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Zach Friend, Santa Cruz County Supervisor (ret.)

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Jorge Herrera Avila, Council Member, City of San Gabriel

Alexis Garcia-Arrazola, Council Member, City of Seaside

David Argudo, Council Member, City of La Puente

Charlie Klinakis, Mayor Pro Tem, City of La Puente

Jorge Marquez, Director, Three Valleys Municipal Water District, ‍

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The endorsements reflect a campaign that increasingly resonates across the state’s many regions and communities, underscoring Calderon’s ability to bring people together behind his vision for a more livable and affordable California.  

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About Ian Calderon

In 2012, Ian made history as the first millennial elected to the California Legislature, representing the East Los Angeles communities that made up the 57^th Assembly District. Four years later, at just 30 years old, he became the youngest and longest-serving Majority Leader in state history. Over eight years in the Assembly, Ian earned a reputation as a pragmatic leader focused on policies that strengthen California’s economy and improve quality of life for working families. Ian Calderon’s candidacy for Governor centers on lowering the cost of living, making homeownership attainable for working-class families, expanding access to affordable childcare, and delivering a new generation of leadership that makes government more accountable and efficient.

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