CALIFORNIA — Today, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer received the endorsements of Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, a champion of progressive justice reforms and universal healthcare, and Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, a long-time leader in housing, education, and advancing solutions for working families across California.

"In this new day of American politics, California can’t follow the old paths and expect new results. We must fight fire with fire — with bold, unconventional leadership willing to break failed norms,” said Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas. “Tom Steyer understands the roots of extreme wealth and corporate power and has the courage to stand shoulder to shoulder with working families to hold economic royalists accountable. Building a true 21st-century California Dream means restoring corporate citizenship and a social compact grounded in shared prosperity, racial justice, and multiracial solidarity. Tom is unapologetic — because every child deserves a golden opportunity that is not exclusive, but guaranteed.”

“California needs bold leadership to tackle our housing crisis and improve our education system to its full potential,” said Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva. “These are the issues I have fought for throughout my time in the Legislature, and they demand real solutions that deliver for working Californians. That’s why I’m proud to endorse Tom Steyer. He understands the urgency of these challenges and shares my commitment to expanding affordable housing, strengthening quality education, and making California more affordable for Californians. Tom is focused on building an economy that works for everyone and investing in the future of our state because he will deliver the bold, results-driven leadership California needs right now.”

“Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas and Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva are true champions and fearless advocates for California’s workers who embody the values we need in California right now,” said Steyer. “Their commitment to strengthening communities, fighting for equity, tackling our housing crisis, and improving our education system reflects the urgency of the challenges facing our state. I’m grateful for their endorsement and shared commitment to expanding affordable housing, strengthening quality education, and building an economy that works for everyone, and I look forward to working alongside these remarkable public servants to build a more affordable, sustainable, and inclusive future for every Californian.”

Since the launch of his campaign, Steyer has earned the endorsement of the California Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO; AFSCME 3299, the largest union representing University of California employees; and the California Federation of Teachers just last week. Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas joins a long list of supporters Steyer has earned since the launch of his campaign, including United Domestic Workers, the California School Employees Association, the California Nurses Association, Jane Fonda Climate PAC, California Environmental Voters, NDRC Action Fund, Climate Center Action Fund, Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, and Third Act Initiative, as well as former State Senate leader and Speaker of the California State Assembly Toni Atkins, Congressman Ro Khanna, Senator Henry Stern, and Assemblymembers Mia Bonta, Isaac Bryan, Gregg Hart, Ash Kalra, Alex Lee, and Chris Ward.

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