Consumer Federation of California 2024 General Election Endorsement in Key California Races
For Immediate Release
The Consumer Federation of California (CFC) is pleased to announce our endorsement of 10 candidates in California races on the November 5, 2024 election. These 10 candidates, all of whom are running in districts where the top two vote getters in the primary were Democrats, represent CFC’s slate of strong pro-consumer rights candidates. They have shown based on their records and interviews with CFC’s endorsement committee that they are up to the challenge. Voters have real choices in these districts and the CFC-endorsed candidates will work hard to protect consumers and enhance consumer protections. CFC urges our supporters to help out one or more of these candidates in whatever way you can. To that end links to their campaign websites are included in this message.
US CONGRESSIONAL RACE
Sam Liccardo (D)
Congressional District 16 (Part of Silicon Valley & the nearby Coast in San Mateo & Santa Clara County)
Sam Liccardo will be much stronger on consumer protection issues than his opponent, who wouldn’t even meet with CFC. Accordingly CFC is pleased to endorse his candidacy for US Congress to replace retiring Anna Eshoo. Sam understands consumer issues and will have an open mind when it comes to important consumer protection public policy choices facing the US Congress.
If you wish to support or learn more about Candidate Liccardo you can click here.
STATE SENATE RACES
Jovanka Beckles (D)
Senate District 7 (Includes part of Alameda and Contra Costa counties, and a small section of San Francisco City/County)
CFC proudly endorses Jovanka Beckles for the 7th State Senate district. While her opponent refused to meet with CFC, Jovanka has been a staunch progressive on economic and consumer protection issues for many years and fought for those less fortunate throughout her career. She would be a strong advocate for consumer protection in California. Jovanka Beckles is the most pro-consumer choice in SD 7.
If you wish to support or learn more about Candidate Beckles you can click here.
Tim Grayson (D)
Senate District 9 (East Bay, predominantly Contra Costa County)
Tim Grayson has developed a strong working relationship with CFC and has become a leader on consumer protection issues. He authored the California law licensing and providing strong consumer protections in the crypto marketplace, which has been rife with fraud and consumer abuse. He has shown himself to be a strong ally to consumer groups such as CFC and is always willing to openly listen to our concerns. Tim Grayson should be elected to the California State Senate to continue this important work and CFC proudly endorses him.
If you wish to support or learn more about Assemblymember Grayson’s State Senate race you can click here.
Michelle Chambers
Senate District 35 (Includes part of the city of Los Angeles, as well as Carson, Compton, Inglewood, and Hawthorne)
The choice in Senate District 35 could not be more clear: Michelle Chambers is far and away the best option to protect consumers. Michelle deeply cares about lifting up communities of color and keeping people from getting scammed and ripped off. Residents of the 35th Senate district have only one option if they care about consumer protection over corporate profits, and that option is Michelle Chambers.
If you wish to support or learn more about Candidate Chambers you can click here.
STATE ASSEMBLY RACES
Catherine Stefani
Assembly District 19 (Includes much of San Francisco City/County and also some of northern San Mateo County)
CFC is happy to endorse Catherine Stefani for State Assembly District 19. Catherine showed a good grasp of consumer issues and should be a leader on consumer protection if she makes it to the State Assembly. CFC is pleased to support her candidacy.
If you wish to support or learn more about Candidate Stefani you can click here.
Patrick Ahrens
Assembly District 26 (Includes the cities of Cupertino, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale in Santa Clara County)
We are pleased to endorse Patrick Ahrens for Assembly District 26. Patrick was passionate, knowledgeable and thoughtful in discussing consumer issues with CFC, and his lived experience would bring an important perspective to the California Legislature. CFC is pleased to endorse Patrick Ahrens in AD 26 and looks forward to his being a leader on consumer issues in the State Assembly.
If you wish to support or learn more about Candidate Ahrens you can click here.
Robert Garcia
Assembly District 50 (Includes a majority of San Bernardino County)
Robert Garcia is the clear choice in the 50th Assembly District and we are pleased to endorse his candidacy. Robert brings a deep understanding of education issues and was very supportive of the CFC perspective on consumer protection. Robert Garcia is the obvious choice for State Assembly.
If you wish to support or learn more about Candidate Garcia you can click here.
Jessica Caloza
Assembly District 52 (Includes southern portion of Glendale and parts of Los Angeles City and unincorporated East Los Angeles)
CFC strongly endorses Jessica Caloza in the 52nd Assembly District. Jessica is extremely familiar with consumer protection issues given her career path, and this understanding shone through in our conversation with her. She is an impressive candidate and could be a true state leader on consumer issues if elected to the State Assembly. Jessica Caloza is CFC’s strong choice to protect consumers in the State Assembly District 52.
If you wish to support or learn more about Candidate Caloza you can click here.
Sade Elhawary
Assembly District 57 (Encompasses neighborhoods of Downtown, South and Southeast Los Angeles City)
Sade Elhawary is the best of the new generation of California leaders who care deeply about their community and work tirelessly to improve it. Sade had an enthusiastic understanding of the consumer protection challenges facing her community and a distinctive approach to improving and enhancing consumer protections. She would be a clear leader on consumer issues. Sade Elhawary is far and away the best candidate to help consumers in the State Legislature and CFC is proud to endorse her.
If you wish to support or learn more about Candidate Elhawary you can click here.
LaShae Sharp-Collins
Assembly District 79 (Includes parts of Southeastern San Diego, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley, La Mesa and El Cajon.)
CFC endorses LaShae Sharp-Collins for State Assembly district 79. While CFC had a good conversation with both candidates in the race, LaShae stood out as the candidate with the most comprehensive grasp of consumer protection issues in this historically underserved part of the San Diego region. She would be well-positioned to be a leader on consumer issues in the State Legislature. CFC is pleased to endorse LaShae Sharp-Collins for the State Assembly.
If you wish to support or learn more about Candidate Sharp-Collins you can click here.
About the Consumer Federation of California: The Consumer Federation of California is a nonprofit advocacy organization that, since 1960, has been a powerful voice for consumer rights. CFC campaigns for laws and regulations that place consumer protection ahead of corporate profit, either in front of the California Legislature or before state agencies in support of consumer regulations.
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