California Young Democrats Endorse Councilwoman Janice Hahn for Lieutenant Governor

(LOS ANGELES) – Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn received the endorsement of California Young Democrats for her run for Lieutenant Governor over the weekend. Hahn received 75 percent of the votes, with two-thirds the minimum necessary.

“This is one of the most important endorsements my campaign has received,” Hahn said. “The California Young Democrats have a history of getting behind winning campaigns, and I am honored to have their enthusiastic support.”

“Councilwoman Hahn was a rock star,” said Max Szabo, President of the San Francisco Young Democrats. “She spoke about her vision for higher education, the environment and our economy.”

The Councilwoman won the endorsement in spite of efforts by San Francisco Gavin Newsom to block it. Backers of Newsom, who says he is considering running for lieutenant governor but has not announced, attempted to convince the organization to delay its vote on an endorsement until the state Democratic Party convention in April. But numerous calls to various club president and members, including from Newsom’s wife, failed to derail the endorsement of Hahn.

“Councilwoman Janice Hahn has traveled to every corner of the state meeting with Young Democrats, and this is a major boost to our campaign,” said Michael Trujillo, Hahn’s campaign manager and a member of the Los Angeles County Young Democrats.

The California Young Democrats is the official youth arm of the California Democratic Party, comprising progressive people ages 14-35.The California Young Democrats are committed to creating a bloc of young voters who will elect Democrats for an entire generation. Using proven peer-to-peer campaign methods, Young Democrats have made significant differences in races all over California.

Hahn previously had been endorsed by the Los Angeles County Young Democrats, San Francisco Young Democrats, Sacramento County Young Democrats, UC Berkeley College Democrats, USC College Democrats and UC Santa Cruz College Democrats

Hahn also been endorsed by NOW (National Organization for Women), NWPC (National Women’s Political Caucus) and EMILY’s List, along with the California Federation of Teachers, California Professional Firefighters, Communication Workers of America, Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), Los Angeles City Fire Department Chief Officers Association, Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association, Los Angeles Airport Police and Southern California Pipe Trades District Council 16, among others.

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