SACRAMENTO — Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, today announced the endorsements of twelve candidates running for national and state offices — the organization’s largest group of non-incumbent endorsements to date ahead of the 2026 primary and midterm elections.
“This election cycle it is paramount that we work hard and ensure we’re electing pro-equality candidates up and down the ballot,” said Executive Director Tony Hoang. “Whether in the halls of Congress, the chambers of the California legislature, or on statewide boards and commissions, the voices of LGBTQ+ people and our allies are necessary to ensure our community’s needs are being addressed with the appropriate concern and consideration.”
The full list of new endorsements can be found below:
U.S. Congress:
Congressional District 14: Aisha Wahab
California State Senate:
Senate District 2: Damon Connolly Senate District 4: Jaron Brandon Senate District 36: Chris Duncan
California State Assembly:
Assembly District 5: Neva Parker Assembly District 9: Matthew Adams Assembly District 67: Ada Briceño Assembly District 71: JJ Galvez Assembly District 74: Sergio Farias
State Constitutional Office:
Board of Equalization, District 2: Sally Lieber Board of Equalization, District 3: Mike Gipson Board of Equalization, District 4: Tom Umberg
Bold indicates an openly LGBTQ+ candidate.
For a complete list of Equality California’s endorsements, please visit eqca.org/elections.
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Equality California is the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization. We bring the voices of LGBTQ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ people. We advance civil rights and social justice by inspiring, advocating and mobilizing through an inclusive movement that works tirelessly on behalf of those we serve. www.eqca.org
