DELANO, CA - Today, Dr. Jasmeet Bains announced the endorsement of Equality California, the state’s largest and only LGTBQ+ civil rights organization working at the local, state and national levels. With more than 900,000 members, the group joins a growing list of supporters behindher congressional campaign including community leaders, elected officials, civil rights groups, and labor unions. 

“Public service is about delivering real results for every community. That’s why I am proud to have earned the endorsement of Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGTBQ+ rights organization,” said Dr. Jasmeet Bains. “As a family doctor, I know the importance of accessible and affordable health care for all, and in Congress I will fight to expand care  and protect LGBTQ+ rights in the Central Valley.”

“During her time in the state Assembly and in her medical practice, Dr. Bains has been a strong ally protecting LBGTQ+ rights,” said Equality California Executive Director Tony Hoang. “She understands the importance of extending health care rights to all Californians and will fight to realize those rights in Washington. Equality California is proud to stand beside her and offer our endorsement and support.”

Dr. Bains’ campaign for Congress is also endorsed by EMILY’s List, AAPI Victory Fund, Elect Democratic Women, ASPIRE PAC, Healthcare for Action, New Dem Action Fund, FamMed Pac, NUHW, Delano Police Officers Association, and the Bakersfield Professional Firefighters Association.  Eleven members of the California Congressional Delegation, Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA), Local 220, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees of California (AFSCME), IBEW Local 428, the United Brothers of Carpenters, SEIU California. and dozens of community advocates and civic leaders.

About Dr. Jasmeet Bains

Dr. Jasmeet Bains is a Central Valley family doctor and State Assemblymember who has spent her life fighting for working families. The daughter of immigrants and a Delano native, she served on the frontlines of California wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic before winning office in 2022. In Sacramento, she’s delivered results —securing $20 million to enhance public safety and tackle Kern County’s fentanyl crisis. She continues to lead the fight for more affordable and accessible healthcare, clean water, and dignity for vulnerable Californians, all while still treating patients at her hometown clinic on weekends.

California’s 22nd Congressional District spans parts of Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno and Madera Counties — including many communities Dr. Bains already represents in the State Assembly.

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