REP. RO KHANNA ENDORSES ALEX PADILLA FOR SENATE IN 2022
Senator Padilla endorsed by entire California Democratic Congressional delegation
LOS ANGELES, CA – Today Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) announced his endorsement of Senator Alex Padilla’s 2022 election campaign. Senator Padilla has now secured endorsements from the entire California Democratic Congressional delegation, highlighting his overwhelming support among California leaders across the state.
In addition to his broad support among his Congressional colleagues, Senator Padilla is endorsed by all California statewide officials and big city mayors.
Full list of endorsements can be viewed here.
“Senator Padilla has proven himself to be a progressive fighter in the Senate as an active supporter of the For the People Act, Medicare for All, and the Green New Deal,” said Congressman Khanna. “Both Senator Padilla and I are proud sons of immigrants who came to the U.S. with dreams of a brighter future. I support Senator Padilla’s mission to defend that dream for California’s working families and I am proud to endorse his campaign for Senate in 2022.”
“Ro Khanna is a next generation leader for California and the nation and I’m honored to have his support,” said Senator Padilla. “In just a few years, Ro has become a compelling national voice for the progressive movement, an effective champion for bold ideas, and a substantive legislative leader. I look forward to working together in the years ahead to ensure an equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, secure quality health care for all, combat global warming, and defend the American Dream.”
Sen. Padilla was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to fill the Senate seat vacated by Vice President Kamala Harris for the remainder of her term. He is up for reelection in 2022.
For updates about Senator Padilla’s campaign, visit Alex-Padilla.com.