Overview: Hardy Brown Sr., who initially supported Tony Thurmond, Antonio Villaraigosa, and Katie Porter for governor, has changed his position and now supports Tom Steyer. He reconsidered his choice after a conversation with his in-law and further research into the political landscape. He hopes that, if elected, Steyer will govern with humility and remain attentive to the perspectives of everyday Californians.
Hardy Brown Sr.
Like many Democrats in this primary election, with so many strong candidates seeking to become governor of this great state, I have had to reconsider my choice over time. I am no different. I initially supported Tony Thurmond, Antonio Villaraigosa, and Katie Porter as my top three based on following their work over the years.
I began to rethink my position after a conversation with my in-law, William “Bill” Thomas, who said, “Hardy, I don’t want to waste my vote on Tony because he is not breaking through.” Then the situation involving Eric Swalwell unfolded, and some of his supporters began signaling their second-choice candidates. I also reached out to trusted sources within the nurses and teachers associations to better understand the political landscape and assess the possibility of a scenario where two Republicans could advance.
With that in mind, I am supporting Tom Steyer for governor. I hope that, if elected, he governs with humility and remains open to the perspectives of everyday Californians. At times, individuals with significant wealth may believe they have all the answers, but leadership requires listening as much as it does leading.
With that said, I am offering my slate for your consideration at the state level and in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Statewide Offices
Governor: Tom Steyer
Lieutenant Governor: Fiona Ma
Secretary of State: Dr. Shirley Weber
Controller: Malia Cohen
Treasurer: Eleni Kounalakis
Attorney General: Rob Bonta
Insurance Commissioner: Steven Bradford
State Superintendent of Public Instruction: Nichelle M. Henderson
Riverside County Endorsements
Board of Equalization District 4: Tom Umberg
U.S. Representative District 23: Tessa Hodge
U.S. Representative District 25: Raul Ruiz
U.S. Representative District 33: Pete Aguilar
U.S. Representative District 35: Norma Torres
U.S. Representative District 39: Mark Takano
U.S. Representative District 40: Joe Kerr
U.S. Representative District 48: Ammar Campa-Najjar
State Senator District 18: Steve Padilla
State Senator District 32: Tiffanie Tate
Assembly District 36: Oscar Ortiz
Assembly District 47: Leila Namer
Assembly District 58: Clarissa Cervantes
Assembly District 60: Corey Jackson
Assembly District 71: JJ Gálvez
Superior Court Judge Office 10: Andrea Garcia
County Superintendent of Schools: Edwin Gomez
County Board of Education Area 1: Oliver Unaka
County Board of Education Area 2: Ben Johnson II
Murrieta Valley USD Board Area 3: Elliot Emmer, Julie Vandegrift
County Supervisor District 2: Karen Spiegel
County Supervisor District 4: V. Manuel “Manny” Perez
County Supervisor District 5: Yxstian Gutierrez
Assessor-County Clerk: Peter Aldana
Treasurer-Tax Collector: Matthew Jennings
Riverside City Ward 2: Gracie Torres
San Bernardino County Endorsements
Board of Equalization District 1: Donald Williamson
Board of Equalization District 4: Tom Umberg
U.S. Representative District 23: Tessa Hodge
U.S. Representative District 25: Raul Ruiz
U.S. Representative District 28: Judy Chu
U.S. Representative District 31: Gil Cisneros
U.S. Representative District 33: Pete Aguilar
U.S. Representative District 35: Norma Torres
State Senator District 18: Steve Padilla
State Senator District 22: Susan Rubio
State Senator District 32: Tiffanie Tate
Assembly District 34: Randall Putz
Assembly District 36: Oscar Ortiz
Assembly District 39: Juan Carrillo
Assembly District 41: John Harabedian
Assembly District 45: James Ramos
Assembly District 47: Leila Namer
Assembly District 50: Robert Garcia
Assembly District 53: Michelle Rodriguez
Assembly District 58: Clarissa Cervantes
Superior Court Judge: Jonathan Robbins
County Superintendent of Schools: Cali Banks
Board of Supervisors District 2: Jesse Armendarez III
Board of Supervisors District 4: Christina Gagnier
Assessor-Recorder: Josie Gonzales
Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector: Ensen Mason
District Attorney: Jason Anderson
Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator: Shannon Dicus
Loma Linda City Council District 3: Amy Jones
San Bernardino City
Mayor: Amy Malone
City Council Ward 1: Ron Alvarado
City Council Ward 2: Christian Shaughnessy
City Council Ward 4: Joe Salas
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