DELANO, CA — Today, longtime Central Valley leader Henry Perea Sr. announced his endorsement of Dr. Jasmeet Bains for Congress in California’s 22nd Congressional District.

A Fresno native, Perea has dedicated his life to public service in the Central Valley and has been a champion for working families, public safety, and economic development across the region.

“As someone who has spent my life serving the Central Valley, I know what committed leadership looks like – and that’s Dr. Jasmeet Bains,” said Henry Perea Sr. “Whether in her clinic or in the Assembly, Dr. Bains has consistently stepped up when our communities needed her most. We deserve a representative who understands our challenges, shares our values, and will fight every day for our future. Dr. Bains has the experience and the track record of results to get it done in Congress. I’m proud to endorse her.”

“I am deeply honored to have Supervisor Perea’s support. For decades, he has served as a respected voice for working families and communities across the Central Valley,” said Dr. Jasmeet Bains. “His endorsement reflects the strength of the coalition we’re building to bring results-driven leadership to Washington and ensure Valley families have a strong advocate fighting for them in Congress.”

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 the Central Valley'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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