RCDP Endorses Lisa Middleton for California’s 19th Senate District

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.