Endorsements

Organizations

US Senator Alex Padilla

Hanford Mayor Kalish Morrow

Lindsay Mayor Ramona Caudillo

Farmersville Mayor pro Tem Greg Gomez

Ryan Ferguson, Westlands Water District President/Family Farmer

Mike Faria, Dairy Farmer, Tipton

Fresno Deputy District Attorney Andrew Janz

California State Association of Letter Carriers

“Senator Melissa Hurtado is the clear choice to continue representing Central Valley families in the Senate. Senator Hurtado has been a champion for rural, historically underserved areas, and CNA looks forward to continuing to work with her as we deliver even more for California’s families. We are proud to stand with Senator Melissa Hurtado for re-election to the State Senate.”

Sandy Reding, Co-President, California Nurses Association/National Nurses United

“Senator Melissa Hurtado has been one of the strongest champions for firefighters and the public safety professionals who work hard to keep our families and homes safe. Senator Hurtado has delivered critically needed funding to ensure firefighters have the training and protective equipment they need to keep themselves and the public safe. The California Professional Firefighters are proud to stand with Senator Hurtado for another term in the State Senate.”

Brian K. Rice, President, California Professional Firefighters

“CCPOA is proud to endorse Senator Melissa Hurtado, a true champion for public safety. Senator Hurtado is a proven leader who has stood behind the men and women of law enforcement who are on the frontlines keeping our communities safe. Senator Hurtado will continue to be an outstanding advocate for California’s families and victims of crime and we strongly support Senator Hurtado as the clear choice for State Senate.”

Glenn Stailey, President, California Correctional Peace Officers Association

“The California Police Chiefs Association supports Senator Melissa Hurtado because she is one of our strongest allies. Senator Hurtado has stood with us to provide the tools to protect the most vulnerable in society. We applaud Senator Hurtado’s work to fight human trafficking, ensuring the victims of sexual violence aren’t re-traumatized, and her efforts to end the fentanyl epidemic. While others talk, Senator Hurtado is out there every day standing up for law enforcement and public safety. Senator Hurtado is the leader we need.”

Chris Catren, President, California Police Chiefs Association

“CFT is pleased to endorse Senator Melissa Hurtado for re-election. Throughout her career, Senator Hurtado has been a strong supporter of our public schools, advocating for the resources we need in our classrooms so that all children receive the quality education they deserve.”

Jeff Freitas, President, California Federation of Teachers

“Senator Melissa Hurtado has stood up for our rural communities fighting to make sure we get our fair share of funding to deliver clean and reliable water supplies, support small businesses and provide much needed healthcare throughout the Valley.”

Farmersville Mayor Greg Gomez

“Senator Hurtado has been a bipartisan leader, delivering unprecedented victories for our region including $100 million to repair water conveyance canals and sustain our agricultural economy. Senator Hurtado will work across party lines to get things done and ensure a strong future for our Valley.”

Ryan Ferguson, Westlands Water District President/Family Farmer

“While farmers like me work hard every day to keep families fed, Senator Melissa Hurtado works hard every day to ensure we have a strong voice in Sacramento. Senator Hurtado uses common sense to fight to protect and expand reliable water supplies and to support Valley Communities and agriculture.”

Mike Faria, Dairy Farmer, Tipton

“Senator Melissa Hurtado grew up in the Valley and understands the needs of our rural communities. She has won critical funding to improve water supplies, expand quality education and deliver affordable healthcare for Valley families”

Hanford Mayor Kalish Morrow

“Like me, Senator Melissa Hurtado was born and raised in the Valley.  Melissa has been a strong advocate for our rural communities, fighting for access to health care, quality schools and winning $100 million to repair our water infrastructure system.  Melissa Hurtado delivers for the Valley”

Congressman Jim Costa