Our endorsement process involves several levels of vetting to ensure Latinas Lead California supports qualified Latina candidates committed to leading in their communities.

To be considered for endorsement, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be a Latina running for local, state, or federal office; 
• Align with our mission and values;
• Demonstrate electoral viability; 
• Demonstrate the ability to address issues impacting the community you wish to represent; and
• Demonstrate a keen understanding of the office duties and responsibilities you seek to be elected. 

Candidates Seeking General Election Endorsement

Endorsement Applications for the November 2026 General Election were open from July 12, 2026 through August 7, 2026 at 11:59PM (PST). They are now closed.

Candidates Endorsed in the Primary

If you earned our endorsement in the 2026 Primary Election, you do not need to re-apply. All endorsed candidates advancing to the General Election will retain their endorsements.

If you have any questions, please email us at: [email protected]