DELANO, CA — Just days after launching her campaign for California’s 22nd Congressional District, Dr. Jasmeet Bains is earning overwhelming support from leaders across the Central Valley — including dozens of local elected officials, longtime community advocates, and statewide constitutional officers who are uniting behind her bid to bring new leadership to California’s 22nd District.

From the school boards and city councils of Kern County to the halls of Sacramento, leaders are rallying behind Dr. Bains’ vision for a healthier, safer, and more equitable Central Valley:

Dr. Bains, a physician and State Assemblymember, has earned the endorsement of:

Local Elected Officials:

• State Senator Melissa Hurtado

• Arvin Mayor Pro Tem Susana Reyes

• Arvin City Councilmember Jaime Perez

• Arvin City Councilmember Donny Horton

• Shafter Mayor Pro Tem Gustavo Olvera, Jr.

• Shafter City Councilmember Gilbert Alvarado

• Delano Mayor Pro Tem Mario Nunez

• McFarland Vice Mayor Ricardo Cano

• McFarland City Councilmember Martin Gutierrez

• Wasco City Councilmembers Vincent Martinez

• Wasco City Councilmember Gilberto Reyna

• Delano Unified School District Trustee Frank Herrera, Jr.

Community Advocates and Civic Leaders:

• Dr. Arleana Waller, ShePower Global Ambassador

• Marie Macedo

• Frank A. Herrera III

• Roger Gadiano

• Noe Garcia

• Gema R. Perez

• Ucedrah Osby

• Walter Williams

• Emprezz Camille Hill-Nontzikelelo

• Patrick Jackson

• Dr. Bryan Bowens

Statewide Constitutional Officers:

• Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis

• State Treasurer Fiona Ma

• State Controller Malia Cohen

“These are the voices of our neighborhoods, our schools, and our cities — and I’m honored to have their trust,” said Dr. Bains. “They’ve spent years fighting for their communities, and I’m running for Congress to make sure the Central Valley finally gets the investment, respect, and representation we deserve.”

This broad coalition of support highlights the strength of Dr. Bains’ candidacy and the growing momentum to flip California’s 22nd District — one of the most competitive seats in the country. Dr. Bains, a physician and State Assemblymember, is challenging Republican Rep. David Valadao, who recently voted for the largest Medicaid cuts in American history, threatening healthcare coverage for 68% of CA-22 residents.

For more information, visit DrJasmeetBains.com and follow @DrJasmeetBains on social media.

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Dr. Jasmeet Bains is a Central Valley 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’s wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic before winning office in 2022. In Sacramento, she’s delivered results — from tackling the fentanyl crisis to bringing a new medical school to Kern County — and continues to lead the fight for 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, and Kings Counties — including many communities Dr. Bains already represents in the State Assembly.