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RICHARDSON ANNOUNCES MAJOR ENDORSMENTS
Long Beach, California – State Assemblywoman Laura Richardson announced an impressive slate of endorsements today in her bid for California’s 37th Congressional District.
The initial wave of Richardson supporters included Congresswoman Maxine Watters, Speaker of the State Assembly Fabian Nuñuz, former Speaker of the State Assembly and San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, former Speaker of the State Assembly and Los Angeles City Councilmember Herb Wesson, and Los Angeles County Supervisor Yvonne Braithwaite-Burke. Richardson’s growing list of supporters also includes Assemblywoman Karen Bass, former Lieutenant Governor and current Assemblymember Merv Dymally, Assemblymember Curren Price, Assemblymember Fiona Ma, Assemblymember Nichole Parra, Assemblymember Mike Davis, Assemblymember Wilmer Amina Carter, Assembly Member Sandre Swanson, Assemblymember Charles Calderon, and State Senator Ed Vincent. In addition to individual endorsements, Richardson received the unanimous support of the California Legislative Black Caucus last week.
"I am proud to endorse Assemblywoman Laura Richardson for Congress. Ms. Richardson is a dynamic young leader who has worked tirelessly on behalf of the citizens of the 37th Congressional District. She is a wonderful choice to carry on the legacy of the late Congresswoman and be a forceful voice against the failed policies of the Bush Administration," said Congresswoman Maxine Waters.
Richardson stated, “I am honored to have the endorsements of so many extraordinary leaders as I seek election to the U.S. Congress. These leaders have devoted their lives to serving our communities in California, and I am honored to have their support.”
A former field deputy to Congresswoman Millender-McDonald and two-term Long Beach City Councilwoman, Laura Richardson has first hand knowledge of the issues facing the constituents of the 37th district. As a local and state leader,
Committee ID: C00434571 Paid for and Authorized by the Richardson for Congress Campaign
Laura Richardson has a strong record on education and public safety having successfully fought for more police officers, crime prevention, after school programs and job training.
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Committee ID: C00434571 Paid for and Authorized by the Richardson for Congress Campaign