One of the Most Powerful Members of the California State Legislature, Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio, extends her endorsement and support to Laura Richardson for State Senate, 35th District.
San Pedro, CA – Laura Richardson’s campaign for State Assembly is proud to announce the endorsement and support of one of California’s most influential Members of the State Legislature, Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio.
A dedicated public servant, Blanca Rubio first worked as a teacher for 16 years, and now as an Assemblywoman since 2016, Rubio has authored an impressive 18 measures that have been signed into law, reflecting her commitment to addressing crucial issues facing our neighboring communities.
Assemblywoman Rubio's legislative accomplishments span a wide array of vital areas, including supporting victims of domestic violence, advocating for children within the foster care system, ensuring proper support for our youngest students, and enhancing public safety by preventing firearms from falling into the wrong hands.
Assemblywoman Blanca is part of the State Assembly Leadership Team, named Chair of the most powerful Government Organization committee, and is an effective negotiator leading to solutions.
"Laura Richardson’s dedication to serving our community and delivering resources, aligns perfectly with the values I've fought for throughout my career," said Assemblywoman Rubio. "With Richardson’s years of hard fought battles at all levels of public service on the local City Council, State Assembly and U.S. Congress, I am confident in Laura’s ability to bring immediate knowledge, openness, and results focus that will positively change our districts and the California as a whole. Laura Richardson’s passion, integrity, and long standing ability to work with everyone, even with varying objectives, makes her the ideal candidate and ultimate Member of the State Senate."
Assemblywoman Rubio's endorsement underscores Laura Richardson’s unique dedication and qualifications to advance policies and programs that uplift communities. With Assemblywoman Rubio's support, Richardson is poised to capture attention and support to the 35th State Senate race.
Laura Richardson won the March 5th Primary by over 3,246 votes, reflecting 6.4% more than her distant second place opponent, as the November General Election approaches.
LAURA RICHARDSON’S ABBREVIATED BIO
Richardson was born in Los Angeles to bi-racial parents and is a longtime resident of San Pedro. She was raised by a single mother after her parents divorced when she was two. Her mother was a member of the Teamsters and remains a retiree today. Laura graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and earned her MBA from the University of Southern California's (USC) Marshall School of Business.
Richardson has served this district as a Councilwoman, Assemblymember and Congressmember. She is the only candidate prepared to lead on day one.
Senate District 35 includes the Los Angeles County communities of Carson, Compton, Gardena, Harbor Gateway, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, San Pedro, Westchester, Wilmington, Westchester, Watts, and unincorporated communities of East and West Rancho Dominguez, Lennox, West Athens, Westmont, and Willowbrook.
For more information about Laura’s campaign, please visit www.laura4senate.com
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