STATEMENTS
OF SUPPORT
PLANNED PARENTHOOD ADVOCACY PROJECT
LOS ANGELES
“Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Los Angeles County Action Fund (PPAP) proudly endorses Michelle Chambers for State Senate. Throughout her career, Michelle has been a champion for abortion rights and reproductive freedom. Michelle's advocacy has been crucial in the fight for comprehensive health care services for all, especially in underserved communities. We are confident that Michelle will continue to be a strong, unwavering voice for reproductive justice in the State Senate.”
CALIFORNIA NURSES ASSOCIATION
"The California Nurses Association is proud to endorse Michelle Chambers for State Senate District 35. Michelle understands the critical role our members play in caring for patients and providing life-saving healthcare to those in need. We know Michelle will be a strong partner with frontline nurses, working to make healthcare a right for all Californians so that everyone who needs care, can get care. We look forward to helping ensure Michelle gets elected to the State Senate."
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NATIONAL UNION OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS
"Michelle Chambers is a leader that healthcare workers can rely on. With her unwavering dedication to improving working conditions, advocating for fair wages and increasing access to mental health care, Michelle will step up for healthcare workers when we need it most. The National Union of Healthcare Workers proudly endorses Michelle Chambers for State Senate, because we are confident that she will fight tirelessly to ensure that the voices of our members are heard so patients can get the best possible care."
CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
"The California Teachers Association is proud to recommend Michelle Chambers for State Senate. Michelle recognizes the need to increase resources and ensure California's public schools are fully funded. She also understands the value of hiring more classroom teachers to reduce classroom sizes and ensuring that public educators receive good pay and benefits so we can attract and retain more classroom teachers and public educators. Michelle knows that by doing these things our students will get the best education possible so they can gain the knowledge needed to compete and excel in the economy of today and tomorrow."
SEIU UNITED HEALTHCARE WORKERS (UHW)
"Frontline healthcare workers need leaders we can count on in the State Senate. Michelle Chambers is the leader we trust to deliver for healthcare workers, patients and working families in the 35th Senate District. Michelle will be a champion for working people, for increasing access to healthcare and for building a more fair and just California. SEIU United Healthcare Workers are proud to endorse Michelle Chambers for State Senate."
SEIU 121 REGISTERED NURSES (121RN)
"SEIU 121 Registered Nurses and healthcare professionals trust Michelle Chambers for State Senate. Michelle understands the critical role that nurses and healthcare professionals play in our healthcare industry. We are on the frontlines of delivering vital care to patients in need. That's why we need champions in the legislature who recognize the work we do and who will partner with us to ensure we have the resources we need to give patients the best care possible. We are pleased to endorse Michelle Chambers because we know she will be a fighter for nurses, healthcare professionals, patients and more access to healthcare."
L.A. COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR
“The members of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor are proud to endorse Michelle Chambers for Senate District 35. We know Michelle will be a fighter for more good paying jobs, protections for workers, safeguarding collective bargaining, investments in infrastructure and building an economy that works for all people, not just those at the top. We look forward to helping her get elected.”
CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATIVE WOMEN'S CAUCUS
“Women account for only 42 percent of the membership in both the Assembly and Senate. Although we still lack gender parity, the California Democratic Legislative Women’s Caucus is dedicated to growing our representation by electing formidable women leaders like Michelle Chambers. The communities in the 35th Senate District need Michelle’s strong voice in Sacramento to advance legislation and issues that improve the lives of women and children. We’re proud to endorse Michelle Chambers and look forward to working alongside her in Sacramento."
CALIFORNIA WOMEN'S LIST
"California Women's List is proud to support Michelle Chambers as one of its endorsed candidates for SD 35. Michelle builds on a strong record of leadership on the Compton City Council that will allow her to advocate for the district's most underserved communities in the state legislature. Combined with her personal experiences of adversity, Michelle would bring a thoughtful and needed voice to the State Senate."
CALIFORNIA YOUNG DEMOCRATS
"The California Young Democrats are proud to endorse Michelle Chambers for State Senate District 35. Michelle understands the challenges that young people in California face, from the rising cost of living to the sky high housing costs to college prices going up and the need for better pay for working people. Michelle will be an ally and a champion for young people, working to expand affordable housing, make college affordable, raise wages for workers and build a must just and fair California for all. We look forward to helping her get elected to the State Senate."
CALIFORNIA FACULTY ASSOCIATION
"The 29,000 professors, lecturers, librarians, counselors, and coaches who make up the California Faculty Association and teach and provide services to the California State University systems are proud to announce our endorsement of Michelle Chambers for State Senate District 35. We know Michelle will be a bold leader for working people - and a fierce advocate for higher education. From fully funding the CSU to increasing wages for CSU workers, protecting good jobs, safeguarding workers' rights and improving CSU access and affordability to students across the state, we know Michelle will work tirelessly to build the best higher education system possible in California.”
UFCW LOCAL 770
“The members of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 770 are proud to endorse Michelle Chambers for Senate District 35. Michelle has dedicated her life to giving back to the community and fighting for working families. We know Michelle will be a force for good for workers in the Senate, advancing a pro-worker and pro-good jobs agenda in the legislature. UFCW Local 770 is with Michelle 100%.”
CFT - A UNION OF EDUCATORS &
CLASSIFIED PROFESSIONALS
"California students need more champions in Sacramento. That's why CFT is proud to endorse Michelle Chambers for State Senate District 35. We know Michelle will fight to fully fund our public schools and colleges and work to ensure all students receive a world-class education. From working to reduce class sizes, increasing wages for teachers and school staff, and investing more in STEM, we know Michelle will be a strong partner with us to strengthen and protect public education."
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS &
ALLIED TRADES
"Michelle Chambers will be a warrior for working people in the State Senate. She'll fight for more good paying middle class jobs, protections for workers' rights, collective bargaining, organizing on the job and better benefits for working families. Michelle will also work to invest in infrastructure to strengthen our regional economy and create more good jobs. We know she will be an ally and a champion for working families which is why the International Union of Painters & Allied Trades District Council 36 proudly endorse Michelle Chambers for Senate."
STONEWALL DEMOCRATIC CLUB
"Michelle Chambers is an ally, partner and advocate for LGBTQ+ civil and equal rights. We know she will be a fearless and bold leader for our community in the State Senate. With LGBTQ+ rights under attack by MAGA extremists, we know we can count on Michelle Chambers to fight back and be a force for good for the LGBTQ+ community. For these reasons and many more, the Stonewall Democratic Club is proud to enthusiastically endorse Michelle Chambers for State Senate District 35."
UNITED STEELWORKERS LOCAL 675
“United Steelworkers Local 675 proudly stands behind Michelle Chambers for Senate District 35. Throughout her career, Michelle has shown a steadfast commitment to advocating for fair wages, safe working conditions, and equitable opportunities for workers. She understands the challenges faced by working families and has a proven track record of championing their cause. We believe that with Michelle in the State Senate, our voices will be heard, our concerns will be addressed, and our communities will thrive. We are confident that Michelle will be a true ally and advocate for working families, and we look forward to working together to build a brighter future for all Californians.”
CURRENT SD-35 SENATOR STEVE BRADFORD
“I am proud to support Michelle Chambers for State Senate. Michelle is a true public servant. She has worked tirelessly at the federal, state, and local level of government serving the public and supporting the needs of the community. I am confident that Michelle possesses the knowledge, integrity, and commitment to get things done and will continue to provide the leadership that the residents of the 35th Senate District deserve and expect”.
FORMER SD-35 SENATOR ISADORE HALL
“Having served the people of California’s 35th Senate District, I know what it takes to be an effective voice for communities across this region. Michelle Chambers has built up a remarkable track record of creating positive change. She has the background, experience and skill set needed to excel in the Senate and get things done for the people of the 35th District. I know she will fight tirelessly for working families, women, seniors, young people and disadvantaged communities. I am proud to endorse Michelle Chambers for Senate. She is the best choice.”
U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN
SYDNEY KAMLAGER-DOVE
"As a former Compton City Councilmember and External Affairs Manager to the California Attorney General, Michelle Chambers has demonstrated her ability to enact changes that benefit our communities. Michelle is a leader who is committed to creating jobs and economic opportunities, protecting women, combatting climate change, and standing up for working families. We need strong leaders in Sacramento and that's why I am excited to endorse Michelle Chambers for State Senate."
STATE SUPERINTENDENT TONY THURMOND
"It's critical that we send leaders to Sacramento who understand the challenges that working families are facing every day in California. Michelle Chambers gets it. As a local leader, Michelle has been on the side of working people. She supports raising wages, ensuring all students have access to quality education, fully funding our public schools, making higher education more accessible, and building an economy that works for all people - not just those at the top. I know Michelle will be a force for good for local neighborhoods across Senate District 35. I am proud to endorse Michelle Chambers for State Senate."
STATE CONTROLLER MALIA COHEN
“We need leaders in the State Senate who will fight every day to create positive change. In the 35th district, the leader we need is Michelle Chambers. Michelle will be a bold force for working families, women, young people, seniors and our most vulnerable. I am proud to endorse Michelle Chambers for State Senate because she is a leader the people of California can count on to deliver real results.”
L.A. COUNTY SUPERVISOR HOLLY MITCHELL
"I am proud to endorse Michelle Chambers for State Senate. She has served the district at multiple levels of government and has the experience to bring critical resources to our neighborhoods. Michelle is committed to justice and equity, and she brings communities together. We need her voice in Sacramento - I am excited to join Senator Steve Bradford and Assemblymember Tina McKinnor in throwing my support behind her campaign."
LONG BEACH MAYOR REX RICHARDSON
"Working families across Long Beach need a leader we can count on to fight for us in the State Senate. That's why I am proud to endorse Michelle Chambers for Senate District 35. Michelle grew up in a union household, later became a union member, and understands the challenges working people face every day. I know Michelle will be a bold voice for Long Beach, working to keep our port competitive, expand affordable housing, invest more in mental health, raise wages and help our local small businesses thrive."
SENATOR ANGELIQUE ASHBY
"Michelle Chambers is a deeply accomplished leader with experience in local, state and federal government. She has a profound understanding of the issues impacting Californians, from the need for more housing, more good paying jobs, better schools, expanded mental health services and safer neighborhoods for every community. I know Michelle will hit the ground running in the State Senate, delivering effective leadership for the people of the 35th District. I am proud to endorse Michelle Chambers for State Senate and I am looking forward to working with her."
SENATOR CAROLINE MENJIVAR
“Michelle will bring the needed perspective to create positive change for working families, women, seniors and young people. She is a leader of integrity, and I look forward to working with Michelle on issues ranging from protecting civil rights to expanding affordable housing to raising wages for workers, fully funding public schools to fighting climate change, and more. She will be a bold, effective voice for the 35th district and I am proud to endorse Michelle for Senate.”
ASSEMBLYMEMBER RICK CHAVEZ ZBUR
“Michelle Chambers is the leader we need fighting for working families, reproductive freedom, and affordable housing in the State Senate. A driven public servant and longtime ally to the LGBTQ+ community, Michelle will bring vast experience and ethical leadership to improve the lives of all residents of the 35th District. She has my full support, and I look forward to helping her win this November.”
ASSEMBLYMEMBER TINA MCKINNOR
“Having personally witnessed Michelle’s collaborative spirit and her commitment to community needs, I can affirm her inclusive and innovative approach makes her the ideal choice to represent Senate District 35. Michelle brings to the table both the experience and the necessary connections in Sacramento to get things done. We need her leadership to sustain our forward momentum. The California State Senate needs Michelle Chambers.”
ASSEMBLYMEMBER ISAAC BRYAN
"Michelle Chambers is the real deal. She has a deep and profound commitment to fighting for disadvantaged and marginalized communities. She also understands what's at stake for people struggling across our state, and the dire need for more affordable housing, mental health services, more good paying middle class jobs, reentry housing for the formerly incarcerated as well as workforce development, fully funded public schools and making sure healthcare is a right for all. I am proud to endorse Michelle Chambers for State Senate because I know she'll be an effective, courageous leader and a fighter for the people of the 35th District."
ASSEMBLYMEMBER JOSH LOWENTHAL
“Michelle Chambers represents precisely the kind of proven and effective leadership we need in the State Senate. Given her dynamic background combined with her unyielding drive to create positive change, I know she will be a force for good in the legislature. I am pleased to give Michelle Chambers my wholehearted support and endorsement.”
ASSEMBLYMEMBER LUZ RIVAS
"Michelle has a big heart and a profound commitment to fighting to lift up working families, marginalized and disadvantaged communities. I know she has the background, experience, and vision needed to excel in the State Senate. I am proud to give Michelle my wholehearted support and endorsement."
L.A. COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY VICE CHAIR PATT SANDERS
“Michelle Chambers will be a champion for public schools. I am pleased to give Michelle my enthusiastic endorsement because I know she will always put California’s students first. Michelle will work to fully fund public schools and ensure our students receive the best education possible. She has my full support.”
LAUSD BOARD MEMBER GEORGE MCKENNA III
“Michelle Chambers will be a champion for public schools. I am pleased to give Michelle my enthusiastic endorsement because I know she will always put California’s students first. Michelle will work to fully fund public schools and ensure our students receive the best education possible. She has my full support.”
HAWTHORNE CITY COUNCILMEMBER L. DAVID PATTERSON
"Michelle Chambers is precisely the kind of ethical, effective leader we need advocating for Hawthorne in the State Senate. She has my wholehearted endorsement because I trust her to deliver for our community - supporting our local businesses, improving our education system, and investing in mental health services. I encourage my fellow Hawthorne residents to join me in voting for Michelle Chambers this November."
INGLEWOOD CITY COUNCILMEMBER
ELOY MORALES, JR.
“Michelle Chambers will be a champion for public schools. I am pleased to give Michelle my enthusiastic endorsement because I know she will always put California’s students first. Michelle will work to fully fund public schools and ensure our students receive the best education possible. She has my full support.”
GARDENA MAYOR PRO TEM
MARK E. HENDERSON, ED.D.
“Michelle Chambers is my choice for State Senate. She has a dynamic background and has built up a diverse and impressive record of experience and accomplishments. I know Michelle will be an extraordinarily effective leader for our community in the legislature. I am pleased to give Michelle my wholehearted support and endorsement.”
LAWNDALE CITY COUNCILMEMBER SIRLEY CUEVAS
"Michelle Chambers is the representative Lawndale needs in the State Senate to help our community thrive and I’m proud to give her my full endorsement. We need a leader who will take action to address the most challenging issues impacting our city, including solving our homelessness crisis, promoting job creation, expanding mental health and addiction services, and increasing our affordable housing supply. I know Michelle is that leader and I hope my fellow Lawndale residents will join me in supporting her so she can get to work delivering for our community."