Senator Lou Correa, (Photo:Lou Delgado)
SANTA ANA, CA — Continuing to forge ahead in his race for California’s 46th Congressional District, former State Senator Lou Correa earned the endorsement of the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association and it’s 7,000 public safety professionals. The endorsement comes amid an impressive groundswell of support from elected officials and statewide organizations alike, including endorsements from Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, and the Orange County Labor Federation.
In a letter to the Lou Correa for Congress campaign, the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association said the following regarding their endorsement:
“ Your commitment to serve the State of California, and the emphasis and concern you expressed with issues related to public safety and law enforcement, made this an easy decision. Your continued dedication and commitment to safety through the Operation Kid Prints program, which has helped to fingerprint over 50,000 Orange County children, has gone a long way to protect our communities. For these reasons, CSLEA looks forward to having a great working partnership with you in the years ahead.”
Upon learning of the endorsement, former State Senator Lou Correa remarked:
“I’m honored to have the endorsement of the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA). I appreciate the support of such a diverse group of public safety officers who work hard and risk their lives to keep our neighborhoods and our families safe. As a California State Senator, I prioritized public safety services and safety programs for children and I will continue to do so in Congress.”
Former Senator Correa won sweeping support in the June 7th Primary Election, capturing over 40,880 votes and 43.7% of total votes cast. With a triumphant finish, Correa pulled ahead with three times as many votes as the second place finisher.
Beyond today’s announcement, Correa has racked up widespread support from organizations and leaders, including:
Organizations
The California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA)
United Farm Workers of America (UFW)
California Police Chiefs’ Association
Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC)
National Latino Peace Officers Association
California Small Business Association
Building Our Leadership Diversity (BOLD) PAC
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 501
Santa Ana School Police Officers’ Association
Santa Ana Police Officers’ Association
Anaheim Police Officer’s Association Political Action Committee
Orange County Deputy District Attorneys
Garden Grove Firefighters Association
Californians for Humane Immigrant Rights Leadership Action Fund (CHIRLA Action Fund)
Orange County Business Council
Orange County Deputy Sheriffs Association,
Elected Leaders
House Democratic Caucus Chair & Congressman Xavier Becerra
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair and Congresswoman Linda Sánchez
Congresswoman & former State Assembly Speaker Karen Bass
Congresswoman Judy Chu
Congressman Juan Vargas
Congressman Alan Lowenthal
Congressman Pete Aguilar
Congressman Ted Lieu
Congressman Tony Cardenas
Congresswoman Norma Torres
Congressman Raul Ruiz, MD.
Congressman Ruben Gallego
Congressman Luis Gutierrez
Congressman Ruben Hinojosa
Congressman Filemon Vela
California’s State Treasurer John Chiang
California’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson
California State Senate President Pro-Tem Kevin de León
California Board of Equalization Chair Jerome Horton
California Lt. Governor Cruz Bustamante (Ret.)
California Latino Legislative Caucus Chair and State Assemblyman Luis Alejo
California Legislative Black Caucus Chair & State Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer
California State Senator and former Air Force General Richard Roth
California State Senator & LGBT trailblazer Mark Leno
California State Senator & Labor Committee Chair Tony Mendoza
California State Assemblywoman & former San Diego Central Labor Council Leader Lorena Gonzalez
California State Senator Lois Wolk
California State Senator Jerry Hill
California State Assemblywoman Susan Talamantes–Eggman
California State Assemblyman Henry Perea
California State Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk Silva (Ret.)
California Supreme Court Justice, Hon., Cruz Reynoso (Ret.)
California State Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia
California State Assemblyman Jose Medina
Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchins
Santa Ana City Council Member Michele Martinez
Santa Ana Unified School District Board President John Palacio
Santa Ana Unified School District Clerk Valerie Amezcua
Santa Ana Unified School District Board Member José Alfredo Hernández, J.D.
Santa Ana City Councilwoman Angie Amezcua
Buena Park City Councilman Art Brown
Anaheim Union High School District Board President Annemarie Randle-Trejo
Anaheim Union High School District Board Member Al Jabbar
Anaheim City School District Board of Education President Bob Gardner
Anaheim City School District Board of Education Member Ryan Ruelas
Anaheim Police Chief John Welter (Ret.)*
City of Garden Grove City Council Member Kris Beard
Huntington Beach Unified School District Board Member Bonnie Castrey
Los Angeles City Councilman, past State Senator Gil Cedillo
Artesia City Council Member Ali Sajjad Taj
Community Leaders
South County Labor Chair Ray Cordova*
Orange County-based LGBT activist Gregory Willenborg*
Pastor of the largest African American church in Orange County, the Rev. Mark E. Whitlock, Jr.*
Correa served in the California State Senate, representing the 34th District, from 2006- 2014 and served the cities of Anaheim, Buena Park, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Stanton and Westminster. Prior to the Senate, he served on the Orange County Board of Supervisors representing the 1st District. Before his time on the Board, Correa served in the California State Assembly representing the 69th District.