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; 
• 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. 

Candidate Endorsement Application:

Endorsement Applications will open on January 27, 2025 through March 5, 2025 at 5:00PM (PST) for 2025 Special elections. 

Endorsement interviews will be held during in March and a link to schedule an endorsement interview will be provided once a completed application is submitted.

Candidates Seeking Office with Election Dates in February or March 2025: 

If your election is to take place in February or March, please submit the online application form as soon as possible and email [email protected] to schedule an interview.

Disclaimer: Candidates seeking endorsement must apply via the link below. We will not accept applications submitted via email or any other form. In order to be considered a complete application, you must schedule an interview. Applications will not be considered complete until an interview is scheduled.

For the Full Application, please click here.