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Riverside, CA – Voters in the 63rd Assembly District have a unique opportunity this November. Chris Shoults, a teacher, union leader, and dedicated community advocate, offers a clear vision of inclusive, community-focused leadership. Rooted in working-class values, Shoults prioritizes the everyday problems facing Riverside County residents:

• He believes kids deserve top-tier education, safe neighborhoods, and a fair shot at success
• He will work for common-sense solutions to reduce pollution, promote clean energy, and safeguard our natural resources for future generations
• A staunch supporter of reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and criminal justice reform, he will fight to ensure everyone’s rights are respected and protected

Shoults has the endorsements of the Riverside County Democratic Party, the California Teachers Association, Inland Empire Labor Council, California Faculty Association, and Equality California—demonstrating his broad support across education, labor, and civil rights groups.

In stark contrast, Bill Essayli represents a regressive world of divisive culture wars and damaging policies. He has pushed policies targeting vulnerable groups, such as forcing schools to police students’ gender identities. He voted against the cleanup of idle oil and gas wells and failed to support the California Freedom to Read Act. He opposes Proposition 2, which would allocate critical funding for K-12 schools and community colleges. His failure to collaborate effectively with Capitol colleagues led to his unprecedented removal from the Judiciary Committee. By his own admission, he “didn’t come to Sacramento to pass more laws”.

The choice is clear: either extremism and division, or a leader who will fight for a brighter, more inclusive future. We proudly endorse Chris Shoults as the best choice for Assembly District 63.

Riverside, CA – The Riverside County Democratic Party proudly endorses Corey Jackson for re-election in Assembly District 60. Jackson has broken barriers as the first openly LGBTQ+ Black member of the California Legislature. At the same time, Jackson has championed policies that advance affordable housing, healthcare access, and environmental protection.

Jackson’s priorities are motivated by a sense of economic and social justice. As chair of the Human Services Committee, he’s expanded social services and housing support. Jackson has been a leader in legislation aimed at lowering gas prices for commuters, expanded the California Youth Childhood Tax Credit, and fighting for racial equity through bills like ACA-7. In contrast, his opponent Ron Edwards represents regressive policies. Edwards is endorsed by far-right groups, including the Equal Rights for All PAC, which advocates against racial equity and gender rights. He opposes measures that protect LGBTQ+ youth and wants to roll back progress on racial justice. 

With so much at stake, Corey Jackson is the clear choice. He is a proven advocate for Riverside County—fighting for inclusivity, fairness, and a brighter future for all. The Riverside County Democratic Party endorses Corey Jackson for AD 60 to continue the progress our district deserves.

Riverside, CA – The Riverside County Democratic Party is proud to endorse Lisa Middleton for the 19th State Senate District. Middleton is a former mayor of Palm Springs and the first openly transgender person elected to a non-judicial position in California. Her leadership is focused on the issues that matter most: affordable housing, protecting reproductive rights, improving infrastructure, and defending the rights of all Californians.

Middleton is committed to building a more equitable and prosperous future. As mayor of Palm Springs, she boosted salaries for public safety workers, expanded the city’s financial reserves, and supported small businesses. She improved regional infrastructure, expanded affordable housing, and advanced environmental sustainability.

In contrast, her incumbent opponent Ochoa Bogh has repeatedly voted against the values of Riverside County residents. Bogh stands in opposition to reproductive rights, with a 0% score from Planned Parenthood. As Senator, Bogh opposed raising the minimum wage for California’s workers, denying many families the chance to make a living wage. Bough attempted to require schools to teach about anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers. She also voted against LGBTQ+ protections and opposed transgender-affirming healthcare.

Lisa Middleton’s platform is grounded in real solutions. She has consistently supported expanding healthcare access, protecting reproductive freedom, and securing good-paying jobs for working families. Middleton is running to ensure that every resident in the 19th District has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background. Her campaign is about fighting for all Californians—not just the few. The Riverside County Democratic Party proudly endorses Lisa Middleton, a leader who will stand up for our district’s values and make real progress.Middleton is committed to building a more equitable and prosperous future. As mayor of Palm Springs, she boosted salaries for public safety workers, expanded the city’s financial reserves, and supported small businesses. She improved regional infrastructure, expanded affordable housing, and advanced environmental sustainability.

In contrast, her incumbent opponent Ochoa Bogh has repeatedly voted against the values of Riverside County residents. Bogh stands in opposition to reproductive rights, with a 0% score from Planned Parenthood. As Senator, Bogh opposed raising the minimum wage for California’s workers, denying many families the chance to make a living wage. Bough attempted to require schools to teach about anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers. She also voted against LGBTQ+ protections and opposed transgender-affirming healthcare.

Lisa Middleton’s platform is grounded in real solutions. She has consistently supported expanding healthcare access, protecting reproductive freedom, and securing good-paying jobs for working families. Middleton is running to ensure that every resident in the 19th District has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background. Her campaign is about fighting for all Californians—not just the few. The Riverside County Democratic Party proudly endorses Lisa Middleton, a leader who will stand up for our district’s values and make real progress.

Riverside, CA –This Saturday, Donald Trump will hold a rally in the city of Coachella—a community where over 97% of the population is Latino and whose values of diversity, compassion, and inclusion stand in stark contrast to everything he represents. The Riverside County Democratic Party questions why a candidate whose policies have repeatedly harmed Latino families and other vulnerable communities would choose to hold a rally in a city so clearly at odds with his agenda.

Coachella is a diverse community, where families work hard to build a better future. Many of these people have borne the brunt of Trump’s cruel immigration policies, from children being torn from their parents’ arms at the border to families—including some American citizens—living in fear of being swept up as part of a mass deportation. Trump’s platform, clearly spelled out in the proposed Project 2025, threatens to tear apart the very fabric of this community with plans to cut Medicaid, roll back the Affordable Care Act, and eliminate crucial programs like Head Start—all of which disproportionately impact Latino and working-class families.

Why would Trump come to a place like Coachella, where his promise of mass deportation and militarized enforcement strikes fear into the hearts of so many residents? His vision of a future where unions are dismantled, wages are suppressed, and American immigrant communities are targeted for “denaturalization” is not the future that the people of Coachella want or deserve. 

Coachella stands as a symbol of resilience and unity—a place where families, workers, and students come together to build a better, fairer future. Trump’s policies have only served to harm these efforts, and his presence here is nothing more than a disruption to a community that has long rejected his politics of division and fear.

The Riverside County Democratic Party proudly stands with the people of Coachella and the entire Coachella Valley in support of the values of justice, equality, and opportunity for all—values that are fundamentally at odds with Trump’s agenda. His rally may come and go, but our community’s fight for a better future will continue long after his divisive rhetoric fades.

Riverside, CA – The Riverside County Democratic Party is thrilled to endorse Sabrina Cervantes for the 31st State Senate District. A lifelong Riverside County resident and working mother of triplets, Cervantes has spent the last seven years in the State Legislature fighting for the issues that matter most to our community—education, job creation, and protecting reproductive rights.

Sabrina Cervantes has delivered for our district. She has brought over $650 million in state funding for projects that directly benefit Riverside County, including expanding the UC Riverside Medical School and building much-needed parks and green spaces. She’s also worked to secure jobs for our residents, opening a new trade school in Jurupa Valley to provide in-demand skills for well-paying careers. As a leader on healthcare and reproductive rights, Cervantes co-authored the state’s constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights, ensuring California remains a bastion of freedom in the face of national attacks on reproductive healthcare.

But as we look to the future, we also need to be clear about the risk posed by her opponent, Cynthia Navarro. Navarro’s platform includes opposition to critical state mandates that are designed to protect our environment, promote equity, and ensure statewide progress. Her positions undermine the very protections that make California a leader in environmental sustainability and social justice.

Navarro has also been vocal in her opposition to state-level educational standards that promote inclusivity and diversity, aligning herself with the far-right rhetoric that seeks to remove progressive curricula from schools. This stands in direct contrast to Cervantes’ work to expand educational access and opportunity for all students, regardless of background. Navarro’s vision for Riverside County is one that threatens to roll back years of progress on issues that directly affect our families, schools, and environment.

In this election, the choice is clear. Sabrina Cervantes stands for progress, equity, and community, while Cynthia Navarro represents a step backward toward policies that do not reflect the values of Riverside County. The Riverside County Democratic Party proudly stands behind Sabrina Cervantes and urges voters to support her in the upcoming election.