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(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK—ENN)— SACRAMENTO, CA – Today the California Latino Legislative Caucus announced its endorsement of Abigail Rosales Medina in her campaign to win California’s 23rd Senate District, a Democratic pick-up opportunity in the 2020 election cycle.
“Abigail Medina is a tireless advocate for her community and will be an important voice in the California Senate,”saidChairwoman of the Latino Caucus, Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego). “The Latino Caucus is proud to endorse Abigail Medina’s run for the 23rd Senate seat, which could not only flip a red district to blue, it would also add to our caucus’ record-breaking number of Latina legislators.”
Abigail Rosales Medina is president of the San Bernardino City Unified School District and executive director of the Inland Regional Equality Network, which works to build a strong and inclusive LGBTQ+ community in the community She has served on the school board since 2013 and as its president since 2017. During that time, she helped move the 60 percent graduation rate up to 90 percent – exceeding state and county standards for the first time in over 40 years – while managing an annual budget. In 2016, she defied the odds by coming in first in the Assembly’s 40th District primary before ultimately finishing less than 2,000 votes behind the Republican incumbent.
The 23rd Senate District has little partisan lean (34.89% of registered voters listed as Democrats, 34.58% as Republicans and 24% as “no party preference”) and is currently represented by Republican State Senator Mike Morrell, who is terming out. It includes a wide arc of the Inland Empire, Rancho Cucamonga in the northwest to Menifee in the south, communities in the San Bernardino Mountains and a portion of the High Desert.
The California Latino Legislative Caucus serves as a forum for members from the State Senate and Assembly to identify key issues affecting Latinos and develop avenues to empower the Latino Community throughout California. Since its creation 46 years ago, the Caucus has grown in both numbers and stature. It boasts a rich history of legislative and political success and serves as one of the most influential and strategic organizations in California. The Caucus is currently comprised of 29 members, including 16 Latina members.
For questions or to schedule an interview with a member of the Latino Caucus, contact Sami Gallegos (209) 658-7617.
