Equality California endorses viable candidates running for local, state and federal offices who have a proven track record of supporting equal rights and legal protections for LGBTQ+ Californians and who are committed to advancing these goals in their capacity as elected officials. Below are our endorsements for the 2024 Primary Election.

President and Vice President of the United States:

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris – WIN

Statewide Propositions:

Proposition 1 — Expand Mental Health and Addiction Services — YES – WIN

U.S. House of Representatives:

Congressional District 02: Jared Huffman – WIN
Congressional District 03: Jessica Morse – WIN
Congressional District 04: Mike Thompson – WIN
Congressional District 06: Ami Bera – WIN
Congressional District 07: Doris Matsui – WIN
Congressional District 08: John Garamendi – WIN
Congressional District 09: Josh Harder – WIN
Congressional District 10: Mark DeSaulnier – WIN
Congressional District 11: Nancy Pelosi – WIN
Congressional District 12: Lateefah Simon – WIN
Congressional District 13: Adam Gray – WIN
Congressional District 14: Eric Swalwell – WIN
Congressional District 15: Kevin Mullin – WIN
Congressional District 16: Evan Low – WIN
Congressional District 17: Ro Khanna – WIN
Congressional District 18: Zoe Lofgren – WIN
Congressional District 19: Jimmy Panetta – WIN
Congressional District 21: Jim Costa – WIN
Congressional District 22: Rudy Salas – WIN
Congressional District 23: Derek Marshall – WIN
Congressional District 24: Salud Carbajal – WIN
Congressional District 25: Dr. Raul Ruiz – WIN
Congressional District 26: Julia Brownley – WIN
Congressional District 27: George Whitesides – WIN
Congressional District 28: Judy Chu – WIN
Congressional District 29: Luz Rivas – WIN
Congressional District 31: Susan Rubio – LOSS
Congressional District 32: Brad Sherman – WIN
Congressional District 33: Pete Aguilar – WIN
Congressional District 34: Jimmy Gomez – WIN
Congressional District 35: Norma Torres – WIN
Congressional District 36: Ted Lieu – WIN
Congressional District 37: Sydney Kamlager-Dove – WIN
Congressional District 38: Linda T. Sánchez – WIN
Congressional District 39: Mark Takano – WIN
Congressional District 40: Allyson Muniz-Damikolas – LOSS
Congressional District 41: Will Rollins – WIN
Congressional District 42: Robert Garcia – WIN
Congressional District 43: Maxine Waters – WIN
Congressional District 44: Nanette Barragán – WIN
Congressional District 45: Kim Nguyen-Penaloza – LOSS
Congressional District 46: Lou Correa – WIN
Congressional District 47: Dave Min – WIN
Congressional District 49: Mike Levin – WIN
Congressional District 50: Scott Peters – WIN
Congressional District 51: Sara Jacobs – WIN
Congressional District 52: Juan Vargas – WIN

California Senate:

Senate District 03: Christopher Cabaldon – WIN
Senate District 07: Kathryn Lybarger – LOSS
Senate District 09: Tim Grayson – WIN
Senate District 11; Scott Wiener – WIN
Senate District 13: Josh Becker – WIN
Senate District 15: Dave Cortese – WIN
Senate District 17: John Laird – WIN
Senate District 19: Lisa Middleton – WIN
Senate District 21: Monique Limón – WIN
Senate District 23: Kipp Mueller – WIN
Senate District 25: Sasha Renee Perez – WIN
Senate District 27: Henry Stern – WIN
Senate District 29: Eloise Reyes – WIN
Senate District 31: Sabrina Cervantes – WIN
Senate District 33: Lena Gonzalez – WIN
Senate District 35: Michelle Chambers – WIN
Senate District 37: Josh Newman – WIN
Senate District 39: Akilah Weber – WIN

California Assembly:

Assembly District 02: Rusty Hicks – LOSS
Assembly District 04: Cecilia Aguiar-Curry – WIN
Assembly District 05: Neva Parker – WIN
Assembly District 07: Porsche Middleton – WIN
Assembly District 10: Stephanie Nguyen – WIN
Assembly District 11: Lori Wilson – WIN
Assembly District 12: Damon Connolly – WIN
Assembly District 13: Rhodesia Ransom – WIN
Assembly District 14: Buffy Wicks – WIN
Assembly District 15: Monica Wilson – LOSS
Assembly District 16: Rebecca Bauer-Kahan – WIN
Assembly District 17: Matt Haney – WIN
Assembly District 18: Mia Bonta – WIN
Assembly District 19: Catherine Stefani – WIN
Assembly District 20: Liz Ortega – WIN
Assembly District 21: Diane Papan – WIN
Assembly District 22: Jessica Self – WIN
Assembly District 23: Marc Berman – WIN
Assembly District 24: Alex Lee – WIN
Assembly District 25: Ash Kalra – WIN
Assembly District 26: Patrick Ahrens – WIN
Assembly District 27: Esmeralda Soria – WIN
Assembly District 28: Gail Pellerin – WIN
Assembly District 29: Robert Rivas – WIN
Assembly District 30: Dawn Addis – WIN
Assembly District 31: Joaquin Arambula – WIN
Assembly District 34: Ricardo Ortega – WIN
Assembly District 35: Dr. Jasmeet Bains – WIN
Assembly District 37: Gregg Hart – WIN
Assembly District 38: Steve Bennett – WIN
Assembly District 39: Juan Carrillo – LOSS
Assembly District 40: Pilar Schiavo – WIN
Assembly District 42: Jacqui Irwin – WIN
Assembly District 43: Celeste Rodriguez – WIN
Assembly District 46: Jesse Gabriel – WIN
Assembly District 47: Christy Holstege – WIN
Assembly District 48: Blanca Rubio – WIN
Assembly District 49: Mike Fong – WIN
Assembly District 50: DeJonaé Shaw – LOSS
Assembly District 51: Rick Chavez Zbur – WIN
Assembly District 52: Jessica Caloza – WIN
Assembly District 53: Javier Hernandez – LOSS
Assembly District 54: Mark Gonzalez – WIN
Assembly District 55: Isaac Bryan – WIN
Assembly District 56: Lisa Calderon – WIN
Assembly District 57 (dual endorsement): Sade Elhawary – WIN and Dulce Vasquez – LOSS
Assembly District 58: Clarissa Cervantes – WIN
Assembly District 59: Dave Obrand – WIN
Assembly District 60: Corey Jackson – WIN
Assembly District 61: Tina McKinnor – WIN
Assembly District 62: José Solache – WIN
Assembly District 63: Chris Shoults – WIN
Assembly District 64: Blanca Pacheco – WIN
Assembly District 65: Mike Gipson – WIN
Assembly District 66: Al Muratsuchi – WIN
Assembly District 67: Sharon Quirk-Silva – WIN
Assembly District 68: Avelino Valencia – WIN
Assembly District 69: Josh Lowenthal – WIN
Assembly District 72: Dom Jones – WIN
Assembly District 73: Cottie Petrie-Norris – WIN
Assembly District 74: Chris Duncan – WIN
Assembly District 75: Kevin Juza – LOSS
Assembly District 76: Joseph C. Rocha – LOSS
Assembly District 77: Tasha Boerner – WIN
Assembly District 78: Chris Ward – WIN
Assembly District 80: David Alvarez – WIN

Local Offices:

Alameda County Board of Education, Trustee Area 2: Angela Normand – WIN
Alameda County Board of Education, Trustee Area 5: Lupe Angulo – LOSS
Alameda County Board of Supervisors, District 4: Jennifer Esteen – LOSS
Alameda County Supervisor, District 5: John Bauters – WIN
Fresno County Board of Supervisors, District 5: Jennifer Cruz – LOSS
Glendale School Board District, Trustee Area A: Telly Tse – WIN
Glendale School Board District, Trustee Area E: Neda Farid – WIN
Kern County Board of Supervisors, District 4: Alex Garcia – LOSS
Los Angeles City Council, District 4: Ethan Weaver – LOSS
Los Angeles Unified School Board, District 5: Fidencio Gallardo – LOSS
Orange County Board of Education, Trustee Area 3: Dr. Nancy Watkins – LOSS
Riverside County Board of Education, Trustee Area 7: Maliha Williamson – LOSS
Sacramento Mayor: Steve Hansen – LOSS
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, District 3: Graham Smith – LOSS
San Bernardino City Council, District 3: Christian Shaughnessy – LOSS
San Diego City Council, District 3: Stephen Whitburn – WIN
San Diego Mayor: Todd Gloria – WIN
Santa Cruz City Council, District 5: Joe Thompson – LOSS
Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, District 5: Monica Martinez – WIN
Solano County Board of Supervisors, District 1: Michael Wilson – LOSS
Stockton City Council, District 4: Mario Enriquez – WIN

Local Issues:

Huntington Beach Issues A – LOSS, B – LOSS, and C – WIN: NO

Local Recall Efforts:

Orange Unified School District Recalls of Rick Ledesma and Madison Miner: YES – WIN
Sunol Glen Unified School District Recall of Trustees Linda Hurley & Ryan Jergensen: YES – WIN
Woodland Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees Recall of Emily MacDonald: YES – WIN
Temecula Unified School District Recall of Dr. Joseph Komrosky: YES – WIN

Bold indicates an openly LGBTQ+ candidate.