EQCA - Equality California

02/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/19/2026 17:32

Equality California Endorses Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Richard Pan for Congress

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 19, 2026

CONTACT: Jorge Reyes Salinas, Equality California
PHONE: (213) 355-3057/MOBILE: (213) 355-3057/EMAIL: [email protected]

SACRAMENTO- Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, announced the endorsements of Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor and Dr. Richard Pan in California's 6th Congressional District.

"Now more than ever, we need to elect pro-equality leaders with proven track records who have shown clear and consistent support for LGBTQ+ people and who understand what is at stake," said Executive Director Tony Hoang. "During her more than two decades in elected office, Fiona Ma has been an unabashed ally - championing marriage equality and fighting against dangerous conversion therapy practices. In the legislature, Dr. Pan fought to improve access to healthcare for LGBTQ+ Californians. Throughout their careers, they have stood with our community, and we are proud to stand with them."

The full list of new endorsements can be found below:

United States House of Representatives:

  • Congressional District 06 (CA-06): Dr. Richard Pan

California Constitutional Offices:

  • Lieutenant Governor: Fiona Ma

For a complete list of Equality California's endorsements, please visit eqca.org/elections.

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Equality California is the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization. We bring the voices of LGBTQ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ people. We advance civil rights and social justice by inspiring, advocating and mobilizing through an inclusive movement that works tirelessly on behalf of those we serve. https://www.eqca.org

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