
Elected Leaders
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State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara
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State Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair Rick Chavez Zbur
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State Assembly Majority Whip Mark Gonzalez
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State Assemblymember Matt Haney
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Congresswoman (ret.), State Senator (ret.), State Assemblymember (ret.), and Chaffey Community College Board Vice President Gloria Negrete McLeod
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Huntington Park City Councilmember Eddie Martinez
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Monterey Park City Councilmember Henry Lo
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Monterey Park City Councilmember Thomas Wong
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Palm Springs Mayor and City Councilmember (ret.) Lisa Middleton
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West Hollywood City Councilmember John Heilman

Equality California
“Equality California is proud to endorse Juan Camacho for State Senate District 26. As an immigrant and civil rights leader, Juan has spent his life fighting for justice, equity, and dignity for all communities — including LGBTQ+ Californians. Juan’s unwavering commitment to protecting our fundamental freedoms and uplifting the voices of those too often left behind makes him exactly the kind of champion we need in Sacramento. We’re confident that Juan will continue to be a powerful advocate for full, lived equality and will deliver results in our fight to ensure every Californian, no matter who they are or whom they love, can thrive.”

California State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara
“This race is deeply personal to me, as I was born and raised in this district. We are currently witnessing the persecution and targeting of our LGBTQ community and immigrants. Like Juan, I understand what it feels like to be different and feel vulnerable. Now, more than ever, we need leaders from our community to step up and guide us through these challenging times. Both Juan and I are proud children of immigrant parents who instilled in us the values of hard work and sacrifice. We need selfless leaders like Juan to stand against the establishment and protect the California dream for all immigrants, dreamers, working families, and the most vulnerable members of our society. I'm excited to support his campaign.”

Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair Rick Chavez Zbur
“Juan Camacho is the right leader at the right time to fight for our communities in the State Senate, and I could not be prouder to support his campaign. I’ve known Juan for a decade and have watched him work tirelessly to advance civil rights at Equality California, defend our immigrant communities, and help create union construction and entertainment jobs here in Los Angeles. I am confident that Juan will bring that same courage, compassion, and determination to the State Senate, and I urge my neighbors to join me in voting for him.”

Assembly Majority Whip Mark González
“As a proud immigrant and civil rights leader raised in a working-class family, my friend Juan Camacho knows what it means to struggle, to fight for a seat at the table, and to never forget where you come from. He has the heart, the experience, and the drive to deliver real results for working families in the State Senate. Our communities deserve a relentless champion—someone who reflects our values and puts people before politics. I’m proud to endorse Juan Camacho and look forward to standing with him to move Los Angeles—and all of California—forward.”

Assemblymember Matt Haney
“Juan Camacho is exactly the kind of values-driven leader we need in the Legislature. He has fought tirelessly to expand opportunity, protect working families, and create good-paying union jobs that lift people into the middle class. And Juan’s experience as an immigrant and civil rights leader have uniquely prepared him to stand up to the Trump Administration and fight for our California values. I'm proud to support Juan's campaign and look forward to working with him in Sacramento.”

Chaffey Community College Board Vice President and Former Congresswoman and State Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod
"I have known Juan Camacho for many years since his early days as a college intern in my Assembly office. As an intern, in public service, as an LGBTQ civil rights leader, and now as a candidate for State Senate, Juan has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to public service and social justice. He has dedicated his career to serving working families, immigrants, students, and underserved communities. The 26th District would benefit greatly from his leadership in Sacramento.”

Former Palm Springs Mayor & City Councilmember Lisa Middleton
“Juan’s leadership at Equality California Institute has made a real difference not only for LGBTQ+ people across our state, but also for immigrants, workers, women, communities of color, and all Californians. He is the kind of bridge-builder and problem-solver who will move California forward, and I am proud to support his campaign.”
Community Leaders
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Sue Burnside, Board Member, Equality California; Victory Campaign Board Co-Chair Emeritus, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund*
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Mario Ceballos, Commissioner, City of Los Angeles Affordable Housing Commission*
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Rolando Chavez, Board Member, Cal State Los Angeles Alumni Association*
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Brian Chu, Vice President, El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument Commission*
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Vicki Curry, Board President, Downtown Women’s Center*
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Cary Davidson, President Emeritus, Equality California; Past President, Congregation Kol Ami*
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Jessica Duboff, Board Member, LA Conservation Corps*
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Scott Dressler, Board Member and Former President, Association of Legal Administrators - Greater Los Angeles Chapter*
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Seth Eklund, Executive Director, Bresee Foundation*
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Jorge Garrett, Arts District Community Leader & Small Business Owner
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Anthony Garrison-Engbrecht, Chair, California Lottery Commission*; Civil Rights Advocate
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Christopher Guerrero, Executive Director, Los Angeles County LGBTQ+ Elected Officials Association*
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Laurie Hasencamp, Legal Council Member and Former Chair, UCLA Williams Institute*; Treasurer, Equality California Institute*
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Tony Hoang, Executive Director, Equality California
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Mike Lurey, Legal Council Member, UCLA Williams Institute*
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Scott Malzahn, Board Member and Former President, Equality California
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Joshua Marin-Mora, Board Member, LA County Young Democrats*
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Andrew Ogilvie, LGBTQ+ civil rights advocate
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Liliana Pérez, Board Member, Equality California; LGBTQ+ Latina Advocate; President, El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument Commission*
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Kanin Pruter, President, Stonewall Young Democrats*
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Fernando Ramirez, Former President, Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project*
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Jake Stevens, Board of Governors President, Occidental College*; President, City of Los Angeles Building and Safety Commission*; President, California State New Motor Vehicle Board*
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Elnie Vannatim, Commissioner, City of Los Angeles Zoo Commission*
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Alejandra Velazquez, Small Business Owner
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Sarah Walsh, Atwater Village Community Leader
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Rabbi Barbara Zacky, Founders Council Member, UCLA Williams Institute; Board of Advisors Member, IKAR; Secretary, Equality California Institute*
*Titles and affiliations for identification purposes only.