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Endorsements for Rhonda
Mayor Karen Bass
Mayor Karen Bass has led the nation’s second largest city with unprecedented urgency that has delivered results for all Angelenos. Mayor Bass is the 43rd Mayor of Los Angeles and the first woman and second African American to be elected as the city's chief executive. Thousands more unhoused Angelenos have come inside in her first year than the year before, leading to a reported drop in homelessness for the first time in years.
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Holly J. Mitchell
Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell proudly represents Los Angeles County’s 2nd Supervisorial District, home to more than two million residents. A values-driven leader, she is committed to advancing equity, strengthening the County’s safety net, supporting small businesses, and creating opportunities for every community to thrive.
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Mayor Tasha Cerda
Through careful analysis and integrity-driven leadership, Mayor Cerda is guiding Gardena toward the positive change the city deserves. Known as “The People’s Advocate,” she made history as the first female Mayor, and first African American and Native American Mayor in the State of California. Prior to and since her 2017 mayoral election, she has helped attract new housing and business developments, secure grant funding for key projects, increase city revenue, and implement strategies that save the city money.
Konstantine Anthony
Konstantine is the Council Member for the City of Burbank. He has been a SAG-AFTRA member since 2006 and a member of SEIU 2015 since 2019. He has served with the Burbank Advisory Council on Disabilities since 2018, as executive board of Burbank PFLAG since 2019, and with the Burbank Transportation Commission from 2017-2020, resigning from his position as Chair to take his City Council seat. It is through these networks of advocacy that he takes on the issues facing our fair city.
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Ricardo D. Garcia
Ricardo D. García has modernized the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office, transforming it into a client‑centered, community‑focused institution. Under his leadership, the Department adopted its first strategic plan in over 20 years and launched a major digital overhaul—digitizing more than 160 million records and introducing AI‑driven tools to streamline document and video analysis, improving efficiency, security, and access to public defense.
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Progressive Democratic Club
The Progressive Democratic Club is one of the oldest Democratic clubs in the country. Founded in 1958, it has carried three names over its history—first the Shoe String Democratic Club, then the Harbor Democratic Club, before becoming the Progressive Democratic Club.
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Democrats for Neighborhood Action
Democrats for Neighborhood Action Influence the growth and progressive direction of the Democratic Party; develop & support leaders; inform about political issues that affect our community.
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George Turner
Judge George Turner currently serves as a trial attorney with the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office, where he represents indigent members of the community accused of crimes. He has tried over 50 cases, handling matters ranging from serious violent offenses, including murder, to complex charges such as identity fraud.
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California State Senator (Ret.)
Steven Bradford
Senator Steven Bradford brought decades of experience to the California Legislature, having served as a Gardena City Councilmember, State Assemblymember, and State Senator, and he made history as the first African American elected to the Gardena City Council.​
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Desert Democracry
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At the Desert Democracy Project, they are dedicated to fostering community capacity building and social welfare advocacy. Their mission is to empower local voices through collaborative efforts and direct political action.
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Unite Here Local 11
UNITE HERE Local 11 represents more than 32,000 workers across hotels, restaurants, airports, sports arenas, and convention centers throughout Southern California and Arizona, including many immigrant communities and large numbers of African American, Latino, and Asian American workers. The union is predominantly made up of women and people of color from all over the world.
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LA Defensa
La Defensa is a femme‑led 501(c)(4) advocacy organization dedicated to shifting Los Angeles County’s reliance on criminalization and incarceration toward systems of care that center human dignity. They defend the presumption of innocence by challenging pretrial detention, advocating for values‑aligned budgets, and building public and electoral power work grounded in the legacy of the Chicanx, queer, immigrant, undocumented, and working‑class communities they come from.
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Recommended by Maxine Waters
Congresswoman Maxine Waters is considered by many to be one of the most powerful women in American politics today. She has gained a reputation as a fearless and outspoken advocate for women, children, people of color, the poor, veterans, and seniors. She is also a founding member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and member and past chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.​​
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Sade Elhawary
Sade has spent more than 12 years as a youth organizer, recruiting, training, and developing the next generation of leaders in the social justice movement. Now serving as the California State Assemblymember for District 57 in the California State Assembly, she remains deeply committed to improving outcomes for women and young people of color while building Black and Brown solidarity to help transform underserved communities.
Nichelle Henderson
Nichelle serves as a Faculty Advisor and Clinical Field Supervisor with the Cal State TEACH teacher preparation program, where she instructs and supports pre-service teacher candidates pursuing multiple subject credentials. In 2016, she was recognized as Lecturer of the Year for her excellence in education and mentorship. Her passion for politics and labor activism led her to complete the Emerge CA political training program in 2015, the Los Angeles African American Women's Public Policy Institute, and the LA County Federation of Labor’s Civic Leadership Academy in 2018.
Hugo M. Rojas
Hugo M. Rojas serves as the Board Vice President of Centinela Valley Union High School.
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Los Angeles Sentinel
The Los Angeles Sentinel is an African American–owned newspaper and media company focused on issues impacting the Black community. Since its landmark 1934 article, “Don’t Spend Where You Can’t Work,” the Sentinel has shaped public consciousness and consumer influence. For 90 years, it has remained committed to giving the Black community “a voice speaking for itself.”
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Long Beach Young Democrats
Founded in 1998, the Long Beach Young Democrats (LBYD) is the official organization for young Democrats in the Long Beach area. For over two decades, LBYD has amplified youth voices, developed future leaders, and strengthened an inclusive Democratic movement. Through training, programs, endorsements, and community events, the organization empowers young people to engage in civic life, build political awareness, and advocate for Democratic values at every level.
Holly Hancock
Holly Hancock is the first Deputy Public Defender, one of only two in Los Angeles County to be elected as a judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court. She is also the first Black female Public Defender elected to the bench in the largest county in the nation. As a Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court, she has served at the Metropolitan Courthouse handling traffic trials and currently presides over misdemeanor trials at
the Inglewood Courthouse.
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Ericka Wiley
Judge Ericka Wiley has spent most of her career in criminal defense, but has varied experiences that give her a broader perspective. Recognized for her expertise, she was promoted to an administrative position, supervising attorneys in the Superior Court’s Bellflower courthouse.
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Local 1309 LiUNA
As a jointly administered labor‑management training trust fund, they provide construction training to signatory contractors and LIUNA members across 12 counties in Southern California through both classroom instruction and practical application. Their goal is to ensure students understand industry best practices and can demonstrate their knowledge through hands-on training and assessments.
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Santa Clarita Valley Democrats
Their organization was formed out of a shared commitment to creating positive change in the Santa Clarita Valley. As Democrats, they believe their neighbors deserve to live free from discrimination and bigotry, that every child should receive a quality education, that everyone should have clean air and safe drinking water, and that one job should provide the stability needed to thrive.
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Knock LA
Knock LA is powered by passionate journalists, organizers, and advocates working together to bring a fresh perspective to Angelenos. Rooted in the belief that community organizing and journalism are public service, they work to hold power accountable by reporting on issues that often go unobserved and underreported. Funded by reader donations, Knock LA is committed to delivering accurate, reliable, hyperlocal coverage of Los Angeles.
East Area Progressive Democrats
EAPD believes in and helps deliver sustainable progressive social and electoral change through four integrated strategies of political action. Their work includes community organizing such as local voter registration, coalition‑based issue and policy advocacy, and earned media efforts that inform and mobilize Democratic and progressive voters. They also strengthen the Democratic Party structure through service by progressive Democrats, including women, people of color, LGBT activists, immigrants, veterans, and young people.
Mayor James T. Butts
Mayor of Inglewood James T. Butts brings more than 50 years of public safety and municipal government experience. His leadership helped stabilize the city’s finances and position Inglewood for economic growth. He also played a key role in bringing the NFL back to Southern California, with both the Rams and Chargers beginning to play home games in Inglewood in 2020.
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Dr. Jawane Hilton
Council Member of District 1 Dr. Jawane Hilton is an educator and pastor dedicated to uniting Carson’s diverse communities to create meaningful improvements in local neighborhoods. He is the founder of City on the Hill Church in Carson and serves as Bishop of Brister Baptist Church. Dr. Hilton also founded a school that provides at-risk youth with education and job training to help at-risk youth build a path toward future success.
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Dr. Ayanna Davis
Ayanna was named Assembly District 65 Woman of the Year in 2025 and received the AD-65 Unsung Hero Award in both 2022 and 2024 for her commitment to student advocacy and community service. She previously served as a classroom teacher and union member and currently works in early education as a public school principal with the Los Angeles Unified School District. Ayanna is now running for Assembly District 65 to build more inclusive and just neighborhoods across her communities.
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Knowa de Baraso
Although he is not yet old enough to vote, Knowa de Baraso has become one of the youngest faces of the Democratic Party, using his online platform to advocate for political engagement. “Despite my young age, it became clear to me that I needed to be part of the movement to challenge the Republican Party,” Knowa told Newsweek. “It was more about seeing someone like Stacey, who spoke to the issues that mattered to me, and realizing I wanted to make a difference in the political landscape."
Western States Carpenters
The Western States Regional Council of Carpenters represents members across Southern California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Alaska. We partner with developers and elected leaders to raise standards for construction and quality of life for all workers, building strong careers and shaping policies that drive community wealth.
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Long Beach Young Democrats
The Culver City Democratic Club has long played a major role in electing leaders at the local, state, and national levels. Many of the city’s current officials including four of five Councilmembers and all five Board of Education members—have been part of the Club. With continued support, the Club will remain a strong force for Democratic values across all levels of government.
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International Longshore and Warehouse Union
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) originated on the Pacific Coast, representing longshore workers who loaded and unloaded cargo.Today, its Warehouse Division includes a diverse workforce employed across industries ranging from warehouses and food processing to hospitals, refineries, and manufacturing.
Black Los Angeles Young Democrats
The Black Los Angeles Young Democrats, California’s premier Black Democratic Club, is dedicated to empowering young Black leaders to engage in the democratic process. They aspire to equip young Black Democrats with the tools necessary to influence the broader Democratic Party to advocate for their most loyal constituents historically: African Americans.
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New Frontier Democratic Club
The New Frontier Democratic Club is the oldest and largest African American Democratic Club in California, with many of the region’s African American elected officials among its members. The organization fosters community participation in politics by promoting Democratic Party growth, offering education and guidance.
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Yes We Can Democratic Club
The Mission of the YES WE CAN DEMOCRATIC CLUB is to organize and promote actions that support the Democratic values of community, social justice, equality, opportunity and service. Using activism, citizen participation and education as a foundation, we work to support progressive issues and to elect local, state and federal candidates who fight for a progressive Democratic agenda.
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Americans for Democratic Action
Americans for Democratic Action has long served as a forthright liberal voice, advocating progressive positions on civil rights and liberties, social and economic justice, sensible foreign policy, and sustainable environmental policy. Working both in coalition and independently, the organization remains committed to confronting issues directly and never shying away from opposition.
LAAAWPAC
Founded in 1991, LAAAWPAC is the first political action committee in California established by African American women. The organization supports progressive, pro‑choice, pro‑LGBT, and pro‑equity candidates women and men committed to advancing these core issues.