Labor’s Maria Elena Durazo and a Life of Activism
Maria Elena Durazo has influenced Los Angeles politics for decades as a leader of a revived labor movement. Now she's running for office.
- Maria Elena Durazo
“I decided to follow Cesar Chavez’ example and dedicate myself to a life
empowering others.
“I’ve won affordable health care for thousands of families.
“I want every young Californian to have a shot at a college education they can afford… like I had. I want every older Californian to be secure in their home.
“I led my union to stand for marriage equality, raise the minimum wage, and against Trump’s assault on immigrants.
“I am not asking you to send me to Sacramento. I am asking you to come with me to the State Capitol. Because I believe more in the power of people coming together than I do in the power of government. ”
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Maria Elena Durazo’s campaign for Senate District 24 reports an endorsement from the California Democratic Legislative Women’s Caucus. Durazo, a Democrat, is a vice president of UNITE HERE and vice-chair of the Democratic National Committee.
Maria Elena Durazo’s campaign for Senate District 24 reports an endorsement from Assemblyman Miguel Santiago. Durazo, A Democrat, is a vice president of Unite Here and vice-chair of the Democratic National Committee.
Maria Elena Durazo’s campaign for SD 24 reports an endorsement from US Rep. Jimmy Gomez.
Maria Elena Durazo’s campaign for Senate District 24 reports endorsement from the California Association of Highway Patrolmen and the California Professional Firefighters.
Maria Elena Durazo’s campaign for Senate District 24 reports an endorsement from SD 24 incumbent and California Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León.
Elected Officials:
US Senator Kamala Harris
Mayor Eric Garcetti
Governor Jerry Brown
Congress Member Jimmy Gomez
Senate Pro Tem Kevin De Leon
Assembly Member Miguel Santiago
Supervisor Hilda Solis
Assembly Member Wendy Carrillo
Los Angeles City Council Member Jose Huizar
Los Angeles City Council Member David Ryu
Los Angeles City Council Member Gil Cedillo
Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson
CA State Controller Betty Yee
CA State Senator Ricardo Lara
BOE and Candidate for State Treasurer Fiona Ma
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas
Assembly Member Laura Friedman
Los Angeles Community College Board Member Mike Fong
Mark Fabiani (Special Counsel to the Los Angeles Chargers)
Mike Eng (Assemblyman, Ret.)
Union Endorsements:
Los Angeles County Federation of Labor
CA State Federation of Labor
UFCW770
UFCW324
ATU1277
UH11
USW 675
IAFF112
AFT1521
UTLA
IBEW11
IBEW47
SMART105
AFSCME UDW
A250
IBT 396
IBT 399
AFSCME DC36
AFSCME UDW
AFSCME 3090
UA DC16
IUPATDC36
AFM47
UW132
IAFF 1014
AFSCME UNAC
CSEA
SEIU CA
CAHP
CAL FIRE LOCAL 2881
ALADS
CFA
CFT
CAN
CTA
SEIU 721
SEIU 2015
NUHW
UNITEHERE 11
ILWU SCDC
Non-Labor Organizations:
CA Democratic Party
CHIRLA Action Fund
Women’s Political Committee-State PAC
Heart of LA Democratic Club
Legislative Democratic Woman’s Caucus
Latinas Lead
Equality CA
Planned Parenthood
Stonewall Democratic Club
Miracle Mile Democratic Club
Korean American Democratic Committee
AVANCE Democratic Club
CA Democratic Party
CA Association of Professional Scientists
Consumer Attorneys of CA
California Environmental Justice Alliance Action
CA League of Conservation Voters
CA Latino Caucus
CA Women’s List
Emily’s List
HONOR PAC
Southern CA Armenian Democrats
CA Park and Recreation Society
Los Angeles County Young Democrats
Fund Her
Sierra Club
Northeast Los Angeles Democratic Club
La Opinion
California Association of Highway Patrolmen
California Professional Firefighters
CA School Employees Association
CA Democratic Legislative Women’s caucus
LA/OC Building and Construction Trades Council
Contact Me at: info@mariaelenadurazo.com