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 2025 Special Elections.

Statewide Propositions:

• Proposition 50: Election Rigging Response Act — YES – WIN

Local Offices:

• Paloma Aguirre: San Diego Board of Supervisors, District 1 – WIN
• Anthony Tordillos: San Jose City Council, District 3. – WIN
• Charlene Wang: Oakland City Council, District 2 – WIN

Local Recall Efforts:

• Recall of Councilmember Lisel Blash, Fairfax Town Council: NO – WIN
  [special election 11/4/25]
• Recall of Supervisor Joel Engardio, San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 4: NO – LOSS
  [special election 9/16/25]

Bold indicates an openly LGBTQ+ candidate.