Press Releases
Lafayette City Coucilmember Carl Anduri Endorses Mark for Congress
DeSaulnier continues to receive overwhelming support from local elected officials
LAFAYETTE, CA - Lafayette City Councilmember Carl Anduri has endorsed Senator Mark DeSaulnier for Congress. Councilmember Anduri joins other community leaders and elected officials in support of Senator DeSaulnier for Congressional District 10, including all members of the El Cerrito City Council and all members of the Pleasant Hill City Council.
Two New Ads—Garamendi Lives in CD 3
New Garamendi Ad: "I live in CD 3!"
Yesterday, both the Garamendi campaign and our campaign released new TV ads that are running on cable in CD 10.
Our ad highlighted the fact that Mr. Garamendi does not live in Congressional District 10, cannot vote in this election, and has no experience working for our community. His new ad, complete with cowboy hat, horse ride, and shots of his ranch in Calaveras County only reinforces what voters in CD 10 already know -- John Garamendi is a central valley cattle rancher with little connection to this district.
Mark DeSaulnier for Congress Releases New TV Ad
WALNUT CREEK - The Mark DeSaulnier for Congress campaign released a new TV ad today calling out John Garamendi for running "in a district where he doesn't live and can't vote." The ad points out that Democrats asked Garamendi to run in his own district against right-wing Republican Dan Lungren but that Garamendi "took a pass" to run in an easier district for a Democrat to win. See ad here.
Chinese American Political Association Endorses Mark for Congress
WALNUT CREEK, CA - The Chinese American Political Association (CAPA) has endorsed Mark DeSaulnier for Congress. CAPA joins a long list of local organizations in support of DeSaulnier for Congress, including the El Cerrito Democratic Club, East County Democrats for Action, and the Sierra Club.
Local Veterans Announce Formation of Mark DeSaulnier for Congress Veterans Committee
WALNUT CREEK, CA - The Mark DeSaulnier for Congress campaign reports that over twenty local veterans in the 10th Congressional District announced the formation of Veterans for Mark DeSaulnier in support of DeSaulnier's bid for Congress. Senator Mark DeSaulnier will join the Veterans for Mark DeSaulnier Committee and host a Town Hall on Health Care on Monday, August 17 to discuss President Obama's health care plan and how it relates to veterans in CD 10.
Peace Action West Endorses Mark for Congress
OAKLAND, CA - Peace Action West has announced its endorsement of Senator Mark DeSaulnier for Congress in the 10th Congressional District. Peace Action West joins other progressive organizations endorsing Mark DeSaulnier for Congress, including the California League of Conservation Voters and the Sierra Club.
Sierra Club Endorses Mark for Congress
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Today, the Sierra Club announced its endorsement of Senator Mark DeSaulnier for Congress in the 10th Congressional District. In addition to the Sierra Club endorsement, Mark DeSualnier received the sole endorsement of the California League of Conservation Voters in June. He is the only candidate in the congressional race with the endorsement of the two most prominent environmental organizations in the state.
International Association of Firefighters Endorse Mark for Congress
PLEASANTON, CA - The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) has announced its endorsement of State Senator Mark DeSaulnier for Congress. The IAFF joins a long list of other labor organizations in support of DeSaulnier for Congress, including the Contra Costa Central Labor Council, the Contra Costa Building and Construction Trades Council, the Alameda Central Labor Council, the Contra Costa Firefighters and the Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters.
East County Democrats for Action Endorse Mark for Congress
ANTIOCH, CA - East County Democrats for Action has endorsed Mark DeSaulnier for Congress. East County Democrats For Action (ECDFA) joins other local democratic groups in support of Mark DeSaulnier including the Antioch Democratic Club and the El Cerrito Democratic Club.
Mark Announces Creation of “Solano County Leaders for DeSaulnier”
SOLANO COUNTY, CA - Today, the Mark DeSaulnier for Congress campaign announced that local elected officials, business leaders, and community activists in Solano County have formed "Solano County Leaders for DeSaulnier." The group of twenty local Solano County elected officials and business and community leaders will focus on expanding DeSaulnier's already strong support in Solano County over the remaining 27 days until election day. Key members of the group include State Senator Lois Wolk, Solano County Supervisor Jim Spering, and business leaders Joe Garaventa and Sue Vaccaro.